The Big Swindle

Season 1

Shocking stories of the most brazen and ruthless con artists who preyed on their victims, often people they knew. From faking cancer to selling bogus funeral plans, these stories reveal how devastating lies, betrayal and deception can be.

Where to Watch Season 1

6 Episodes

  • The Fake Cancer Scammer
    E1
    The Fake Cancer ScammerA photograph posted online unmasks a fake cancer scam and a £45K fraud.
  • The Fake Funeral Fraud
    E2
    The Fake Funeral FraudFamilies are sold fake funeral plans by a heartless scammer.
  • The Wedding Planner Scammer
    E3
    The Wedding Planner ScammerCouples are devastated when their big day is ruined by wedding planner scammer Dana Twidale, who conned dozens of couples before going on the run.
  • The Million Pound Swindler
    E4
    The Million Pound SwindlerWayne Johncock is scammed out of £180,000 by his neighbour, Rajesh Ghedia. As Ghedia's lies unravel, police discover that Wayne is not his only victim.
  • The Holiday Hoaxer
    E5
    The Holiday HoaxerWhen Paul Stocks is scammed by a bogus travel agent, he soon realized he was part of a huge holiday scam involving hundreds of victims and over a million pounds
  • The Fake Love Rat
    E6
    The Fake Love RatWhen Sue Hughes falls for Ste, she sends him £100,000 to help with his cancer treatment, but her life falls apart when she discovers that everything is a lie.

 

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