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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.

Simulcast of network BBC One in high definition. From 03/11/2010

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Simulcast of BBC One Northern Ireland in high definition. From 24/10/2012

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The BBC West region started on 1st September 1957 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One West.

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The BBC South West region started on 20th April 1961 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One South West.

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The BBC South region started on 5th January 1961 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One South.

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BBC One region covering Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

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The BBC East region started on 1st May 1959 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One East.

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The BBC North East & Cumbria region started in 1959 (tbc) as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One North East & Cumbria.

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Formerly part of a wider BBC One South East region that included London and part of the South region. Separated from BBC One London 2001-09-03 following reorganisation of the South East region.

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BBC Northern Ireland region started on 19th April 1955 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One Northern Ireland.

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You've Been Scammed: Series 2

John Widdup

Matthew Gordon

Matt Allwright

Adam Orr-Ewing

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

BBC One - You've Been Scammed, Series 2, Pet Shop Conman

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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