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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 2

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You've Been Scammed: Series 2: Episode 1: Pet Shop Conman

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Episode 1: Pet Shop Conman

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Pet Shop Conman

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Matt meets a widower who was persuaded to hand over his entire life savings in a scam.

Matt Allwright uncovers sophisticated scams. Matt meets Albert, a widower who was persuaded to hand over his entire life savings in a scam that preyed on loneliness.

Matt Allwright meets Albert, a retired pet shop owner and widower who was persuaded to hand over his entire £400,000 life savings in a scam that preyed on loneliness. Plus, how police in Sussex investigated the case of a rogue landlord who stole thousands of pounds through a series of property scams.

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