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

The Chef, The Model & The Missing Millions

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.

Pontins: Rundown & Ruined?

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

Thief at the British Museum

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.

Britain's Hero Plumber Exposed

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

The Child Rescue Con

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.

The Nightmare Next Door

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.

Are We Dating the Same Fraudster?

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

Britain's Biggest Benefit Scam

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.

Captain Tom: What Went Wrong?

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.

Botched: The Brazilian Butt Lift Nightmare

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.

Killed By The Internet

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

Trolled to Death

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.

Dumped: The Great Waste Scandal

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?

The Golden Toilet Heist

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.

Cyber Siege: From Russia to Redcar

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

Holiday Parks Exposed

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.

The Great Ticket Rip-Off

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.

The Botox Black Market

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.

Sunshine & Secrets: The Hidden Side of IVF

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.

The Immigration Fraudsters

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.

Tricked Into Pregnancy?

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.

Undercover: Cancer Cure or Con?

The stories of some of the UK's biggest scams and scandals. The people fighting to have their voices heard, get their money back and the investigations into uncovering the truth.

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Season 1

The Chef, The Model & The Missing Millions

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/10/2023