Marketplace - Season 47

Marketplace producers go undercover overseas and pose as recycling brokers to expose the lucrative plastic waste business. We reveal that companies are willing to break the law to buy Canadian plastic and show how some of it is dumped and burned in illegal landfills, where the toxic fumes and run-off is making people sick. Back in Canada, we buy nine tonnes of plastic and secretly track where big companies are taking it. Will it actually get recycled?

Marketplace tackles one of the largest scams targeting Canadians: Fake technicians claiming your home computer or smartphone is compromised — and demanding hundreds or thousands of dollars to fix it. We discover that much of the scamming activity emanates from call centres in India, and after months of cultivating sources on the ground, we get inside. Plus, we ask: What is the RCMP doing to stop this scam for good?

It's easier than ever to check your credit score online but is there a catch? We ask three people to check their scores on Credit Karma, TransUnion, Equifax, and Borrowell. The results might surprise you. Plus, Livia sells a cute device promising to reduce your period pain. But with a hefty price tag, does it work any better than what's currently on the market, for less than half the price? Find out on an all-new Buzzkill.

We test school boards across the country by asking one question: How many students have attacked other students? The majority of schools refused to answer, so we decided to just ask students themselves. We commissioned a national survey asking youth about their experiences with physical and sexual violence, homophobia and racism — from kindergarten to grade 12. This months-long CBC News and Marketplace investigation reveals student-on-student violence in schools is all too common, and drastically underreported.

We rig up a house with hidden cameras to test locksmiths and expose how some companies use unbelievably low prices and fake names, fake addresses, and fake reviews to lure you in. It all plays out on Google maps. What's the tech giant doing to crackdown?

We dive into one of the world's most harmful misinformation campaigns: the anti-vaccination movement. We go undercover to expose the movement's inner workings and discover the business behind the message. We also reveal how the spread of anti-vaxx misinformation impacts us on a subconscious level, and has led to a crisis of outbreaks around the world.

Three cars, three teams wearing hidden cameras, and one car rental company with a long history of complaints and overcharging. Find out how to fight back against extra fees.

Marketplace tests popular skin creams sold in Canada to find out if the ingredients are as toxic as the marketing.

Exposing the Canadian connections behind a global criminal network involved in the biggest cyber-scams: CRA scam, Tech Support scam, SIN scam.

Testing Walmart, Amazon, eBay, AliExpress, and Wish. We buy 100 products - electronics, cosmetics, sports jerseys, and handbags. And we send some products to a lab to test for toxins.

Are your major appliances breaking down faster and more frequently than ever? We investigate why it's so tough for many of us to find an affordable fix. Plus more!

Revealing the dirtiest surfaces on airplanes, and exposing whether 100% compostable labels on your plastic products are really as green as advertised.

How should you be living your life during a pandemic? Infection control expert Dr. Susy Hota told us how to stay safe amid the coronavirus outbreak. We've all heard of stocking up during times of crisis and many of us are doing just that. But are we grabbing the right supplies? We also went shopping with Dr. Samir Sinha, an emergency preparedness expert who volunteers with the American Red Cross.

Inside Taiwan, we see how fast action ensured kids were back in school and businesses stayed open. Plus Asha Tomlinson investigates whether the big grocery chains are doing enough to stop the panic?

Hidden Camera investigation about how the latest way to fix your smile at home is sold to potential patients. Tele-orthodontics are cheaper, no monthly visits, but are they worth it?

A 15 minute blood test could reveal if you're immune to COVID-19. Should it be available for sale online? Homecare workers lack proper equipment to keep themselves and their clients safe.