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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 - 30 Minute Versions

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John Widdup

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You've Been Scammed: Series 1 - 30 Minute Versions: Episode 10: Home Study Scam

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Episode 10: Home Study Scam

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Home Study Scam

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Matt meets Caroline, who spent 15 years studying before discovering her course was a con.

Matt Allwright uncovers the secrets of sophisticated scams. Matt meets Caroline, who spent 15 years studying and then faced the news that her course had been a con.

Matt meets Caroline, who spent 15 years and thousands of pounds studying psychology and then faced the devastating news that her course had been a con and her qualifications were worthless. 

Plus, how the authorities banged up a buy-to-let conman who duped investors out of £80 million, and the scam that targets people looking for their dream job.

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Matt Allwright uncovers scams that target millions of Britons each year. Revised repeats.

Matt Allwright reveals the secrets of sophiscated scams and how ordinary people are manipulated into handing over their cash. Episodes in this series have previously been broadcast in a different form

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