The Big Swindle

Shocking stories of the most brazen and ruthless con artists who preyed on their victims, often people they knew. From faking cancer to selling bogus funeral plans, these stories reveal how devastating lies, betrayal and deception can be.

Production

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Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2023

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1. The Fake Cancer Scammer

A photograph posted online unmasks a fake cancer scam and a £45K fraud.

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2. The Fake Funeral Fraud

Families are sold fake funeral plans by a heartless scammer.

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3. The Wedding Planner Scammer

Couples are devastated when their big day is ruined by wedding planner scammer Dana Twidale, who conned dozens of couples before going on the run.

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4. The Million Pound Swindler

Wayne Johncock is scammed out of £180,000 by his neighbour, Rajesh Ghedia. As Ghedia's lies unravel, police discover that Wayne is not his only victim.

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5. The Holiday Hoaxer

When Paul Stocks is scammed by a bogus travel agent, he soon realized he was part of a huge holiday scam involving hundreds of victims and over a million pounds

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6. The Fake Love Rat

When Sue Hughes falls for Ste, she sends him £100,000 to help with his cancer treatment, but her life falls apart when she discovers that everything is a lie.

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