
Rip Off Britain — Series 5
Get ready to uncover a world of hidden costs and deceptive practices! In this season, Angela Rippon leads an investigative team as they shine a light on the frustrating scams and unfair deals impacting everyday British shoppers. From unexpected charges to misleading promotions, they’ll expose the rip-offs quietly draining consumers' wallets – revealing how these tactics work and offering vital insights into protecting your hard-earned money.
Revealing the latest schemes engineered to defraud, the team uncovers the individuals behind these deceptive practices. Meanwhile, Angela Rippon pursues those who gained unauthorized access to her email.
The team confronts the significant and unforeseen difficulties homeowners face, often assisting a couple striving to reclaim ownership of their residence.
The team examines daily deal websites, those platforms promising substantial savings – though often failing to fully meet expectations. They also explore a house purchase complicated by unforeseen circumstances.
The team examines a growing number of companies offering swift home purchases, promising a quick sale. Yet, the allure of such expediency raises questions about the true nature of the proposition.
The team examines the plumbing company that has left several customers feeling profoundly disappointed, as though their money has been wasted, and resolves further issues across Liverpool.
The newly married couple were compelled to leave their dream home, a precautionary measure taken with unsettling swiftness. It left them adrift, questioning the very foundation of trust in property dealings. How can anyone truly verify the …
Amidst a rising tide of discontent with major energy providers, one woman reports being left financially burdened by her supplier following a prolonged period of excessive billing.
This segment examines the escalating issue of potholes across the United Kingdom, a persistent problem that drains billions of pounds from drivers annually. The question remains: who ultimately bears the financial burden of the resulting ve…
The team is examining the reason behind unexpected, substantial bills – sometimes hundreds, sometimes thousands of pounds – that some viewers have received. They are also providing guidance to help address this issue.
The team encountered a family facing imminent homelessness, their home threatened by a six-year-long pursuit for a debt not their own – the result of a regrettable error.
This program examines how banks address victims of fraudulent activity, offering guidance to those who have been defrauded in recovering their losses. It also delves into the complexities of online shopping scams.
Angela Rippon examines the perplexing situation where homeowners, assured of reduced energy costs, now face exorbitant bills. This has created a harsh reality, compelling many to make agonizing choices between basic necessities like food an…
The team examines the realm of customer service, focusing on a persistent frustration for consumers: the protracted wait times when contacting large corporations.
The episode features accounts of individuals grappling with unforeseen misfortunes, chief among them a couple who found themselves utterly bereft of their possessions after entrusting a shipping company with their relocation.
Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford, and Julia Somerville examine the legal circumstances that allow a company indebted to an individual to dissolve and subsequently re-establish itself under a different identity.
Julia Somerville, Angela Rippon, and Gloria Hunniford speak with individuals hounded by a prominent company over debts they never incurred.
The team encountered individuals who had suffered significant financial losses as a result of errors made by others. Among them was a woman struggling to recover funds mistakenly deposited into an incorrect account.
Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford, and Julia Somerville delve into the enduring frustration of cold calling, exploring the reasons behind its persistent unpopularity. Their investigation also uncovers a deceptive scheme employed by those who …
Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford, and Julia Somerville examine instances where television viewers have found themselves significantly financially disadvantaged – sometimes even facing losses facilitated by their own banking institutions.
Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville examine the difficulties viewers encounter with insurance, dedicating particular attention to the increasing expense of covering our beloved pets.

