6. The Fake Love Rat
When Sue Hughes falls for Ste, she sends him £100,000 to help with his cancer treatment, but her life falls apart when she discovers that everything is a lie.
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S1 E6 · The Fake Love Rat
The Big Swindle is a crime and documentary TV series that premiered on discovery+ on May 13, 2023. It has 1 season and 6 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 6 "The Fake Love Rat", aired on June 10, 2023.
Shocking stories of the most brazen and ruthless con artists who preyed on their victims, often people they knew. From faking cancer to selling bogus funeral plans, these stories reveal how devastating lies, betrayal and deception can be.
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6 episodes · 1 season
2023 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago
When Sue Hughes falls for Ste, she sends him £100,000 to help with his cancer treatment, but her life falls apart when she discovers that everything is a lie.
When Paul Stocks is scammed by a bogus travel agent, he soon realized he was part of a huge holiday scam involving hundreds of victims and over a million pounds
Wayne Johncock is scammed out of £180,000 by his neighbour, Rajesh Ghedia. As Ghedia's lies unravel, police discover that Wayne is not his only victim.
Couples are devastated when their big day is ruined by wedding planner scammer Dana Twidale, who conned dozens of couples before going on the run.
Families are sold fake funeral plans by a heartless scammer.
A photograph posted online unmasks a fake cancer scam and a £45K fraud.
Created by Bill Bailey
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The most recent episode of The Big Swindle, Season 1 Episode 6 "The Fake Love Rat", aired on June 10, 2023.
The Big Swindle has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
The Big Swindle first aired on discovery+ on May 13, 2023.
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