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Rip Off Britain (2009 – ...)

2009 • 17 seasons • Horror, Thriller • NR
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Rip Off BritainSeries 8

20 episodes · Sep 12, 2016

Across this season, Angela Rippon and a dedicated investigative team shine a light on the frustrating – and often costly – scams targeting everyday people in Britain. Each episode pulls back the curtain on deceptive practices, revealing how these schemes operate and the significant financial burden they place on unsuspecting consumers. Prepare to see some shocking exposes as the team uncovers the rip-offs quietly impacting households nationwide.

1. Episode 1
Sep 12, 2016 · 45m

The team's first case was a particularly egregious one: a woman had been defrauded of £90,000.

2. Episode 2
Sep 13, 2016 · 45m

The team encountered a couple whose home had been utterly destroyed; their builders' negligence had brought the entire structure down.

3. Episode 3
Sep 14, 2016 · 45m

How much truth lies beneath the extravagant promises made by leading shampoo brands?

4. Episode 4
Sep 15, 2016 · 45m

Mark Hamill, the iconic actor known for his role in *Star Wars*, has spoken out about the escalating problem of fraudulent schemes preying on devoted fans. He details his efforts to combat those profiting from deception within the Star Wars

5. Episode 5
Sep 16, 2016 · 45m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville examine the safety of tumble dryers.

6. Episode 6
Sep 19, 2016 · 45m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville examine emerging dangers to your private information.

7. Episode 7
Sep 20, 2016 · 45m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville examine grievances leveled against charitable organizations.

8. Episode 8
Sep 21, 2016 · 45m

Gloria Hunniford, Angela Rippon, and Julia Somerville explore the persistent question of why accurate information isn't consistently provided by those in the automotive trade.

9. Episode 9
Sep 22, 2016 · 45m

This explores the measures taken by British online retailers to prevent minors from purchasing items intended for adult audiences.

10. Episode 10
Sep 23, 2016 · 45m

The team is examining the reasons behind the widespread difficulty people face in securing faster broadband service for their homes.

11. Episode 11
Sep 26, 2016 · 45m

The team is investigating a computer threat that holds the potential to lock your files and render them unusable, demanding payment for their release.

12. Episode 12
Sep 27, 2016 · 45m

The team encountered individuals who had all discovered methods to lower their previous household expenses.

13. Episode 13
Sep 28, 2016 · 45m

The team reveals the clandestine sales tactics employed to coerce financially vulnerable customers into purchasing goods beyond their means.

14. Episode 14
Sep 29, 2016 · 45m

The team encountered viewers whose recent purchases had brought unexpected hardship, including homeowners grappling with the devastating question of why their homes had flooded.

15. Episode 15
Sep 30, 2016 · 45m

The team examined whether the price-matching guarantees offered by several of the nation's largest retailers might conceal hidden conditions.

16. Episode 16
Oct 3, 2016 · 45m

As fraudulent job postings proliferate, the team investigates the deceptive tactics employed by scammers to craft seemingly legitimate advertisements—a process often involving actors impersonating potential employers.

17. Episode 17
Oct 4, 2016 · 45m

Those seeking to improve the condition of their local roads face a disheartening reality: the financial burden of such repairs falls squarely on their own shoulders, requiring significant personal investment.

18. Episode 18
Oct 5, 2016 · 45m

A team has revealed the extent of the distress caused to customers by billing errors at a major mobile phone company, errors that have persisted for months.

19. Episode 19
Oct 6, 2016 · 45m

The team examines instances where audiences have been shortchanged, focusing on situations where promised experiences fail to materialize. This includes cases like a high-profile music concert plagued by problems from the very beginning.

20. Episode 20
Oct 7, 2016 · 45m

The team uncovered a troubling truth: a business designed to alleviate financial burdens was, in reality, trapping its clients in a cycle of escalating debt.

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