Dirty Rotten Scammers
Overview
Dirty Rotten Scammers delves into the alarming realm of cyber fraud, hacking, and internet crime. Through firsthand accounts from victims, viewers gain insight into the emotional and financial toll of these scams. The series also features expert commentary, highlighting essential warning signs and preventative measures that everyone should be aware of. By combining personal stories with professional guidance, the documentary aims to empower audiences against the rising threat of online deception.
Episodes
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Episode 1
Sally inherited a substantial sum from her father and decided to invest it in real estate. However, when her lawyers advised her to wire the deposit, ...
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Episode 2
Robyn and her boyfriend had been saving for a house deposit, but just as they were about to finalize their purchase, their financial advisor asked for...
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Episode 3
Title: Episode 3 Plot: Following grueling shifts in a Covid unit, nurse Melissa received alarming news about her savings being at risk. Overwhelmed a...
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Episode 4
Tom operates an online beauty product business and soon discovered a troubling deficit in his finances after clicking a link he thought was from a leg...
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Episode 5
Millie received a message from her phone provider requesting updates to her payment information. With her business struggling due to the pandemic, she...
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Episode 6
Title: Episode 6 Plot: When a friend informs Christine about suspicious behavior on her social media account, she discovers that three of her conne...
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Episode 7
Phil never anticipated that replying to a scam text would land him in a situation with the National Crime Agency. However, after being tricked by clev...
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Episode 8
After her earlier ordeal with a bank card cloning attempt, Sharon felt a wave of panic when she received a call from the fraud department of an online...
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Episode 9
After sending off a package, opera singer Alexander received a text regarding a parcel and, thinking it was related to his recent mailing, he promptly...
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Episode 10
Erin was excitedly getting ready to purchase her first home with her partner, having saved up her deposit and feeling just a step away from homeowners...
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Episode 11
Title: Episode 11 Plot: Michelle and Mavis meet with Elaine, a former executive who fell victim to a scam, losing £30,000 through online banking. ...
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Episode 12
Paula fell victim to a £5,000 scam after receiving a surprising call from her bank's fraud department. Determined to help, Michelle and Mavis teamed ...
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Episode 13
Michelle and Mavis learn that hackers managed to infiltrate Nathan's email and manipulated an invoice, redirecting the funds directly into their own p...
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Episode 14
Michelle and Mavis encounter Theresa, who has fallen victim to cryptocurrency scammers and lost a significant amount of money. She is anxious about th...
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Episode 15
CJ and Chris gather with the team to discuss ways to protect their granddad from being swindled. Together, they put together a list of key warning sig...
