TV-14
2023
Crime
Investigations
The Holiday Hoaxer
Season 1, Episode 5
: When Paul Stocks was thrown out of a Turkish hotel that he’d booked through bogus travel agent Lyne Barlow, he realized he was part of a massive holiday scam involving hundreds of victims, over a million pounds and one callous fraudster.
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About the Series
The Big Swindle
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.
SEASON EPISODES FROM EXISTING SERIES ENDPOINT
Episodes
1. The Fake Cancer Scammer
Suspicions rise when Nicole Elkabbas requests donations for her cancer treatment.
2. The Fake Funeral Fraud
Families spend thousands on funeral plans from Barry Stevenson, only to discover they are fake. Sarah Yorke turns detective to get justice.
3. The Wedding Planner Scammer
Fake wedding planner Dana Twidale preys on couples planning their big day, conning them out of thousands of pounds.
4. The Million Pound Swindler
Entrepreneur Wayne Johncock is conned out of over £180,000 by a neighbor in a fake investment scam. Police discover Wayne is not his only victim.
5. The Holiday Hoaxer
Paul Stocks booked a holiday with travel agent Lyne Barlow, only to find that he had been taken in by a holiday scam involving hundreds of victims.
6. The Fake Love Rat
When Sue Hughes falls for her best friend’s uncle, it is the start of a devastating and shocking scam that leaves Sue questioning everything.
SEASON EPISODES FROM NEW GETSEASON ENDPOINT
Episodes
1. The Fake Cancer Scammer
Suspicions rise when Nicole Elkabbas requests donations for her cancer treatment.
2. The Fake Funeral Fraud
Families spend thousands on funeral plans from Barry Stevenson, only to discover they are fake. Sarah Yorke turns detective to get justice.
3. The Wedding Planner Scammer
Fake wedding planner Dana Twidale preys on couples planning their big day, conning them out of thousands of pounds.
4. The Million Pound Swindler
Entrepreneur Wayne Johncock is conned out of over £180,000 by a neighbor in a fake investment scam. Police discover Wayne is not his only victim.
5. The Holiday Hoaxer
Paul Stocks booked a holiday with travel agent Lyne Barlow, only to find that he had been taken in by a holiday scam involving hundreds of victims.
6. The Fake Love Rat
When Sue Hughes falls for her best friend’s uncle, it is the start of a devastating and shocking scam that leaves Sue questioning everything.
Season 1, Episode 5 - The Holiday Hoaxer
Directors:
Bill Bailey
Producers:
Elaine Hackett, Jon Connerty, Romy Page, Sam Ornbo
Release Year:
2023
Rating Information:
TV-14
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