Scam Interceptors

20224 seriesEntertainment / Factual
Available on
BBC One

Working with ethical hackers to intercept cyber-criminals in the act, helping to prevent vulnerable people falling victim.

I've Been Scammed 11 Times: Episode Image
Episode 1I've Been Scammed 11 Times

I’ve Been Scammed 11 Times. The scammers who commit fraud by claiming there are problems with your internet.

He Doesn't Believe We're from the BBC: Episode Image
Episode 3He Doesn't Believe We're from the BBC

He Doesn’t Believe We’re from the BBC. Scammers claiming to be phone company BT have a couple in Yorkshire on the hook.

We Have Eyes on the Scammers: Episode Image
Episode 4We Have Eyes on the Scammers

The ground team are scrambled to stop a woman buying scammers a top-of-the-range phone.

Fake Coppers Coming to Your Door: Episode Image
Episode 5Fake Coppers Coming to Your Door

The interceptors must identify a man trapped into believing he is going to be arrested.

Scammers Caught Conning on CCTV: Episode Image
Episode 6Scammers Caught Conning on CCTV

The team break into the CCTV system of scammers attacking a man's mobile phone account.

The Scammers Are on to Us: Episode Image
Episode 7The Scammers Are on to Us

Scammers claim a woman’s broadband router is being targeted by hackers.

Call Centre Hijack: Episode Image
Episode 8Call Centre Hijack

The team hijack a scam call centre’s computer system.

Free AirPods with Every Scam: Episode Image
Episode 9Free AirPods with Every Scam

A scammer promises a free set of Apple AirPods to every person he speaks to.

The Condescending Crook: Episode Image
Episode 10The Condescending Crook

The team take on the most patronising and manipulative scammer they have ever come across.

They've Just Opened This Man's Camera!: Episode Image
Episode 11They've Just Opened This Man's Camera!

They've Just Opened This Man's Camera! Scammers pretending to be a broadband provider take control of a man’s phone.

Come and Arrest Me!: Episode Image
Episode 12Come and Arrest Me!

Come and Arrest Me! The team take on a nasty and aggressive set of scammers claiming to be from the UK police.

I'm Sorry. I Don't Know What to Do!: Episode Image
Episode 13I'm Sorry. I Don't Know What to Do!

I’m Sorry, I Don’t Know What to Do! Scammers posing as the police target a young carer based in London.

The Most Appalling Identity Theft We've Ever Seen: Episode Image
Episode 14The Most Appalling Identity Theft We've Ever Seen

The Most Appalling Identity Theft We’ve Ever Seen. Ethical hacker Jim Browning wins the team access to a brand new scam call centre.

Scam Hub Showdown!: Episode Image
Episode 15Scam Hub Showdown!

Scam Hub Showdown! The team confronts scammers posing as the UK’s National Crime Agency.

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