Scams & Scandals - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Britain's Hero Plumber Exposed
Britain's 'hero' plumber and his acts of kindness earned him an army of fans and millions of pounds in donations. Now, a BBC News investigation exposes his company's misleading social media posts and he's begging the public for forgiveness.
Thief at the British Museum
The BBC's Katie Razzall uncovers the story behind the thefts from the British Museum and the hunt to recover what was taken.
Britain's Biggest Benefit Scam
Five gang members stole more than £50 million in false benefit claims over a period of nearly five years.
The Child Rescue Con
A BBC investigation exposes a charity's director who uses African children as props to raise thousands of pounds on social media.
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[NOTE: Episodes shown only in the UK are listed in Season 0, first digit of episode number indicated UK series.]
