Rip-Off Britain Season 16 Episode 27 £226,000 Crypto Scam Left Me Homeless Airs November 26 2024 on BBC One

On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 11:45 AM, Rip-Off Britain returns with a shocking and eye-opening episode, exposing some of the most devastating scams of recent times. Hosted by Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville, the team investigates a heartbreaking case involving a recently widowed woman from Lancashire. She was conned out of £226,000, the proceeds from the sale of her house, by fraudsters who promised her a secure investment in cryptocurrency. What’s worse, a leading finance app is refusing to refund her, leaving her in a dire financial situation.

The episode also uncovers another alarming scam where a man is at risk of losing his home after fraudsters used it as security for a £465,000 loan without his knowledge. As Rip-Off Britain digs deeper into these harrowing stories, viewers will see just how vulnerable individuals can be to scams, and the lengths criminals will go to exploit them.

This episode promises to shed light on the far-reaching consequences of financial fraud, offering a sobering reminder to stay vigilant in an increasingly complex world.

Release Date & Time: 11:45 AM Tuesday 26 November 2024 on BBC One

Rip-Off Britain £226,000 Crypto Scam Left Me Homeless Cast – Season 16 Episode 27