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Rip Off BritainSeries 18, Episode 16 - Family home on the line after being conned by festival fraudster...

A woman might lose her home after putting it on the line for a friend who turned out to be a serial con artist, and a man is conned out of almost £40,000 for unnecessary home improvement work.

Rip Off Britain was broadcast on BBC1 at Monday 31 August 2026, 10:45.

Series 18Episode 16

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Rip Off Britain

Rip Off Britain is a TV show on BBC1. The Rip Off Britain team is ready to tackle the issues that most matter to you - from bills and bad customer service, to holidays and food. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 64 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in August 2026.

Last broadcast:31/08/2026 at 10:45

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