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    Scams and Scandals Season 1 Episode 1 - The Chef, The Model & The Missing Millions
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    #1 - The Chef, The Model & The Missing Millions

    S1:E1

    The inside story of a crime gang that stole millions of pounds in government loans.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Scams and Scandals Season 2 Episode 1 - Pontins: Rundown & Ruined?
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    #2 - Pontins: Rundown & Ruined?

    S2:E1

    The sudden closure of three Pontins sites was a huge shock to holidaymakers, staff, and coastal communities, but a BBC investigation has found that the sites were in a state of serious disrepair.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Scams and Scandals Season 2 Episode 2 - Thief at the British Museum
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    #3 - Thief at the British Museum

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    The BBC’s Katie Razzall uncovers the story behind the thefts from the British Museum and the hunt to recover what was taken.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Scams and Scandals Season 2 Episode 3 - Britain's Hero Plumber Exposed
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    #4 - Britain's Hero Plumber Exposed

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    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Scams and Scandals Season 2 Episode 4 - The Child Rescue Con
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    #5 - The Child Rescue Con

    S2:E4

    A BBC investigation exposes a charity's director who uses African children as props to raise thousands of pounds on social media.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Scams and Scandals Season 2 Episode 5 - The Nightmare Next Door
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    #6 - The Nightmare Next Door

    S2:E5

    Where does your rubbish go when you put it in the bin? It's likely they'll end up being burnt and this has a big impact for the environment and the people living nearby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Scams and Scandals Season 2 Episode 6 - Are We Dating the Same Fraudster?
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    #7 - Are We Dating the Same Fraudster?

    S2:E6

    Imagine finding out your boyfriend was a serial love rat, with a string of convictions. This is the story of Raymond McDonald and how the women he lied to discovered his true identity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Scams and Scandals Season 2 Episode 7 - Britain's Biggest Benefit Scam
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    #8 - Britain's Biggest Benefit Scam

    S2:E7

    Five gang members stole more than £50 million in false benefit claims over a period of nearly five years.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Scams and Scandals Season 3 Episode 1 - Captain Tom: What Went Wrong?
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    #9 - Captain Tom: What Went Wrong?

    S3:E1

    The story behind the remarkable downfall of Captain Tom's fundraising family. BBC News investigates the extraordinary rise and fall of the Captain Tom Foundation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Scams and Scandals Season 3 Episode 2 - Botched: The Brazilian Butt Lift Nightmare
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    #10 - Botched: The Brazilian Butt Lift Nightmare

    S3:E2

    This is the story of a man who charges thousands for a dangerous cosmetic procedure: liquid Brazilian butt lifts. Ricky Sawyer has left women across the UK disfigured and in agony.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Scams and Scandals Season 3 Episode 3 - Killed By The Internet
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    #11 - Killed By The Internet

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    Reeling from the death of seventeen year old Vlad, his family reveal the terror he suffered as they tried and failed to save his life. Police body worn video captures the chaos of his last moments.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Scams and Scandals Season 3 Episode 4 - Trolled to Death
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    #12 - Trolled to Death

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    The tragic story of how 12-year-old Semina Halliwell ended up taking her own life, with interviews with family and friends.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Scams and Scandals Season 3 Episode 5 - Dumped: The Great Waste Scandal
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    #13 - Dumped: The Great Waste Scandal

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    Illegal waste tipping costs the UK around £1 billion a year. Industry experts say this is not just fly-tipping, but "organised crime" where "networks of people" are illegally collecting and dumping waste. BBC News investigates how one part of the country is dealing with this waste scandal.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Scams and Scandals Season 3 Episode 6 - The Golden Toilet Heist
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    #14 - The Golden Toilet Heist

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    An investigation into one of the UK’s most high-profile art heists: the theft of a £5m golden toilet from Blenheim Palace. How was the crime carried out and where is the gold?

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Scams and Scandals Season 3 Episode 7 - Cyber Siege: From Russia to Redcar
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    #15 - Cyber Siege: From Russia to Redcar

    S3:E7

    The inside story of a north east council held to ransom by a dangerous gang of cyber-criminals. Geoff White investigates the threats to our public services from Russian hackers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Scams and Scandals Season 3 Episode 8 - Holiday Parks Exposed
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    #16 - Holiday Parks Exposed

    S3:E8

    Allegations of over-charging, threats and intimidation. Just how far will some companies go to make a profit in the holiday park industry?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Scams and Scandals Season 3 Episode 9 - The Great Ticket Rip-Off
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    #17 - The Great Ticket Rip-Off

    S3:E9

    After all the commotion over Oasis tickets, reporter Steffan Powell delves into the murky world of ticket touts. He investigates why the odds are stacked against many of us securing tickets for high-profile events and exposes some of the people raking in thousands of pounds at our expense.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Scams and Scandals Season 3 Episode 10 - The Botox Black Market
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    #18 - The Botox Black Market

    S3:E10

    An undercover investigation exposes Britain's "Botox Wild West" where medical professionals break the rules, selling prescriptions for cash, with patients left at serious risk.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Scams and Scandals Season 4 Episode 1 - Sunshine & Secrets: The Hidden Side of IVF
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    #19 - Sunshine & Secrets: The Hidden Side of IVF

    S4:E1

    What happens when the sperm or egg donor you choose isn't the one you get? We speak to British families who have made disturbing discoveries about their IVF treatment in northern Cyprus.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Scams and Scandals Season 4 Episode 2 - The Immigration Fraudsters
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    #20 - The Immigration Fraudsters

    S4:E2

    BBC News exposes the legal advisers charging migrants thousands of pounds to fabricate immigration claims, encouraging them to pretend to be gay, and make false allegations about domestic abuse.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Scams and Scandals Season 4 Episode 3 - Tricked Into Pregnancy?
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    #21 - Tricked Into Pregnancy?

    S4:E3

    DJ Liv Nervo and her partner wanted to have a baby - but when she was six months pregnant, she discovered his double life. Her story raises questions around sex, consent, and reproductive coercion.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Scams and Scandals Season 4 Episode 4 - Undercover: Cancer Cure or Con?
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    #22 - Undercover: Cancer Cure or Con?

    S4:E4

    An undercover investigation into the rise of an unproven treatment which claims to cure cancer but could be putting patients at risk of harm. Journalist Paul Heaney exposes those selling hopes of a cancer cure to the most vulnerable.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"The Chef, The Model & The Missing Millions" is the best rated episode of "Scams and Scandals". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/10/2023. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pontins: Rundown & Ruined?".