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Series 5 - Episode 8
Matt Allwright investigates the activities of conmen. In this episode, Matt reveals a danger on Britain's roads - the fake car insurance putting us all at risk.
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The fake numbing cream that has life-changing consequences, how the UK authorities are cracking down on fake clothing, and the dogs' home charity that lost thousands in a fake a ...
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Series 8 (30 Minute Reversions): Episode 9
The fake email scam stealing thousands from kids' football teams, the tricks smugglers use to get fakes through our borders, the fake perfume that's a hazard to your health, and ...
01-04-2019
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Series 8 (30 Minute Reversions): Episode 8
Looking at the vacuum servicing that ripped off thousands of customers, dangerous fake headtorches that could explode, and fake protein shakes that barely contain any protein.
25-03-2019
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Series 6: Episode 10
This episode features fake clothing banks that are fleecing kind-hearted Brits, fake identity cards that could lead to a construction site catastrophe and a fake steam mop that ...
17-08-2018
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The fake sunglasses that could seriously harm your health. The puppies with fake identities being trafficked into the country. We have a close shave with fake razor blades. And ...
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Series 7 (30 Minute Reversions): Episode 2
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Series 4 - Episode 4
Consumer series with Matt Allwright. Stories include the powerful fake laser pointers that can blind, and the fraudster who used multiple fake identities to get away with millions.
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Consumer series. Fake Britain is given exclusive access to the country's biggest postal hub to see the extraordinary range of fake goods flooding into the UK.
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Consumer series with Matt Allwright. Stories include the life-threatening electric shock from a counterfeit iPhone charger which led to the discovery of dangerous fakes on sale.
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Series 5 - Episode 3
Matt Allwright investigates the activities of conmen. In this episode, he exposes the dangerous fake motorcycle safety wear on sale to British consumers.
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