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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: Episode 7: Land Banking Scam

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Land Banking Scam

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Matt visits Bill who was persuaded to invest in land only to find that he had been conned.

Matt Allwright uncovers the secrets of sophisticated scams. Matt visits Bill who was persuaded to invest thousands in land only to learn that he had been conned.

Matt visits Bill who was persuaded to invest tens of thousands of pounds in land only to find out that he had handed over his savings to conmen, a decision that has cost him not only money but also a close friendship. 

Plus, the men who were jailed for their part in a telecoms scam that has crippled small businesses and the scam artists who come knocking on your door.

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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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