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Matt Allwright uncovers the sophiscated scams that target millions of Britons each year.

Matt Allwright uncovers the secrets of the sophiscated scams that target millions of Britons each year. He hears how they ordinary people were manipulated into handing over their cash.

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You've Been Scammed: Series 1

Matt Allwright

John Widdup

Matthew Gordon

You've Been Scammed: Series 1: Episode 4: Timeshare Scam

Episode 4

Episode 4: Timeshare Scam

Series 1

Timeshare Scam

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Matt visits a couple whose attempts to sell their timeshare have attracted scam artists.

Matt Allwright uncovers sophisticated scams. He visits Michael and Hilary, whose attempts to sell their timeshare have put them at the mercy of scam artists.

Matt visits Michael and Hilary, whose attempts to sell their timeshare have put them at the mercy of a series of scam artists who have kept coming back for more. Plus the gang of men who were jailed for their part in an insurance scam that put innocent motorists' lives at risk, and the inheritance scam that tries to turn innocent people into criminals.

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Matt Allwright uncovers the secrets of the sophiscated scams that target millions of Britons each year. He hears how they ordinary people were manipulated into handing over their cash

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