

Dirty Rotten Scammers
2022-06-06 · 44 min / episode · Not rated
Documentary series exploring the world of cyber enabled fraud, hacking and other internet led crime. As well as hearing from the victims the programme speaks to experts to learn of the red flags we should all look out for.
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- Creators
- Gorana Jelovina
- Production companies
- BBC, ITN Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Returning Series
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