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Episode 6

Episode 6 of 10

A team of hustlers try out notorious scams on members of the public. Scams include a three-in-one hustle where the victim is tricked into buying a fake charity scratch card.

Factual entertainment series in which a team of hustlers try out notorious scams on members of the public. Includes hidden-camera footage and comment from fraud-protection experts, police and victims. Scams include a three-in-one scam where the hustlers not only trick their victim into buying a fake charity scratch card, but also get their credit card details and make them spend a fortune on a premium rate phone line. Also, some pickpocket techniques on a bus and a dodgy fairground stall.

The participants featured in The Real Hustle have either been set up by their family and friends or believe that they are participating in another television programme. After they have been hustled for real any monies or property taken during the hustle are returned to them and their consent for the item to be broadcast is obtained so that viewers can avoid being ripped off by the same scam.

30 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Alexis Conran
Presenter Paul Wilson
Presenter Jessica-Jane Clement

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