
Rip Off Britain — Series 15
Get ready to fight back! The *Rip Off Britain* team is tuning into your concerns and taking on the everyday injustices that impact real people. This season, we’re diving headfirst into the problems *you* tell us matter most, uncovering hidden costs and challenging unfair practices – because it's time to hold those responsible accountable.
A recent investigation has exposed shortcomings in customer service at a major national energy provider. The findings detail instances where customers were underserved, culminating in a specific case where an individual was wrongly charged …
Gloria Hunniford encountered residents in homes provided by one of Britain's largest housing associations, facing the pervasive problems of damp, mould, and a rat infestation.

The frustration mounts when a customer receives a substitution of goods after placing an order, only to be denied a refund. This is compounded by the often labyrinthine terms and conditions imposed by holiday companies, making simple recour…

A woman found her credit irrevocably damaged by fraudulent individuals who had taken out numerous mobile phone contracts in her name. Meanwhile, a different threat lurks: those who prey on car owners, seeking to pilfer components from their…
The team assisted a collection of karate practitioners in securing a refund from an airline. And why have proposed regulations designed to oversee private parking companies remained unrealized?
The team uncovers the disturbing story of a man whose financial life was systematically emptied when his phone was stolen. Criminals exploited his online banking apps, leaving him with no recourse as his bank denied any reimbursement.

Technology specialist David McClelland illuminates how your online presence might inadvertently provide a pathway for fraudsters to access your finances—and offers guidance on how to fortify your defenses against them.
Angela, Gloria, and Julia address the unsettling issue of appliance cover policies that offer little real value. They also explore the question of how to find a reliable builder.
The team confronts the complex issue of compostable and biodegradable packaging. Does the labeling accurately reflect reality?
A collective effort is underway to hold food delivery companies accountable for charging customers for orders that were never fulfilled. Simultaneously, questions arise regarding the proper course of action when one possesses vouchers for h…

The team's inquiry focused on an airport meet-and-greet firm that accumulated thousands of pounds in fines. These fines resulted from the company driving a client's vehicle through central London, leaving the financial burden to fall upon t…
Angela Rippon, Julia Somerville, and Gloria Hunniford are investigating the phenomenon of QR codes, those seemingly innocuous squares that have unexpectedly driven consumers to overspend.
Certain businesses promote streamlined convenience through bundled services. However, what recourse is available when those services fail?

Julia, Angela, and Gloria examine the shortcomings of home repair policies, car insurance, and funeral arrangements – exploring instances where these services failed to meet the expectations of their customers. They also offer practical gui…

We delve into the world of online reviews, examining those that may present a misleading picture, and offer current guidance on discerning genuine feedback from fabricated accounts. Our aim is to empower you to make informed purchases with …

Gloria, Angela, and Julia listened intently as one woman recounted her years-long struggle to obtain a satisfactory explanation from her energy provider regarding a debt exceeding £5,000.

A team gains privileged access to the inner workings of a bank's fraud assistance center, witnessing firsthand the daily struggle of its employees to prevent customers from falling victim to elaborate scams and financial loss.

Julia, Angela, and Gloria examine the stories of individuals who received substantial tax rebates, only to discover they were obligated to repay amounts exceeding their initial gains.

Gloria, Angela, and Julia endeavor to assist a family whose cherished home has endured the repeated devastation of six floods over the past six years.

The young couple found themselves unexpectedly burdened with expenses when their promised all-inclusive vacation proved to be lacking essential amenities.

A man lost £130,000 to a cryptocurrency scam, a devastating tale explored by Gloria, Angela, and Julia. They examine the shocking details of how his quest for love led him to financial ruin and heartbreak, the victim of a sophisticated dece…

Significant backlogs within the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency are fostering an illicit trade in driving test appointments. Meanwhile, the government is implementing measures to intensify the crackdown on fly-tipping, alongside warning…

A crisis in customer service has gripped one of Britain's most respected companies, leaving thousands of individuals facing considerable disruption.

An eleven-year-old inadvertently booked a £4,000 vacation, alongside an examination of the escalating costs of car insurance for certain individuals.

Holidaymakers have been defrauded by a fraudulent travel agency, while other customers find themselves unexpectedly embroiled in a dispute between prominent travel companies.

The theft began with a simple download. For one woman, installing the wrong application while asleep proved catastrophic, resulting in the unauthorized removal of £12,000 from her bank account. Investigators now piece together the sequence …

A burst pipe unleashed a cascade of unforeseen expenses for one woman, culminating in an £86,000 repair bill. The unexpected cost stemmed from a clause buried within her insurance policy.

The moving company left a trail of costly damage in its wake, tallying hundreds of pounds in repairs. Meanwhile, a seemingly straightforward request to modify her mobile phone contract culminated in frustration, leaving one woman feeling de…

A holiday deception targeting British tourists in the Canary Islands left many with significant financial losses. Couples who had eagerly anticipated their cruises were reportedly enraged after the itineraries omitted major attractions, and…

The relentless struggle with her home insurance company brought one woman to tears, adding a crushing weight to the already immense burden of caring for her disabled son.

The team spoke with a couple burdened by repair costs exceeding £100,000 – a sum they must find to save their family home from imminent collapse.

The promise of a streamlined arrival through an airport meet and greet service often seems appealing, but in this instance, the reality proved far from smooth. The story comes from a police officer who had to intervene with a particularly p…

A man's ambition to enter the property development business resulted in substantial financial loss, and we are investigating the auction house marketing properties with unexpectedly high costs.

The start of a holiday often brings a wave of anticipation, but for one family, it dissolved into frustration and disappointment. A misplaced plane ticket had scattered them, leaving seven of ten stranded and their carefully planned vacatio…

A surge in concert ticket demand has created fertile ground for fraud, with criminals exploiting this enthusiasm by compromising legitimate social media accounts. They use these hijacked profiles to deceive potential victims and ultimately …

The team encountered a man who had unearthed a concealed clocking device nestled behind his car's dashboard. The discovery suggested the vehicle might have accumulated significantly more mileage than its current odometer indicated.

The team spoke with homeowners locked in a struggle against a utility company, a company that had inflated its rates by nearly ten times over the past seven years. This dramatic increase had rendered their monthly bills unaffordable.

The promise of a greener lifestyle can sometimes lead to unforeseen difficulties. A council-supported energy initiative recently left many homeowners with significant financial burdens. Learn from this experience: here's how to ensure your …

The disparity between a holiday hotel's advertised perfection and its actual reality can leave one feeling adrift. What is one to do when the brochures promise one thing, and the experience delivers something quite different?

They encountered the families who had invested tens of thousands of pounds in bespoke home extensions, only to find themselves facing work of such appalling quality that rectifying it threatened to incur far greater expense.

