The missing person ads that transform into scams

Close menu BBC One Rip Off Britain HomeEpisodesClipsHow To GuidesHoliday AdviceSend your storyPrivacy NoticeContact us Main content This programme will be available shortly after broadcast The missing person ads that transform into scams Rip Off Britain Scams Episode 3 of 5 How fraudsters are using social media to pull on our heartstrings before changing the posts for more sinister ends, and the story of a dramatic dog rescue that was cruelly manipulated in a viral con.

How fraudsters are using social media to pull on our heartstrings before changing the posts for more sinister ends. The story of a dramatic dog rescue that was cruelly manipulated in a viral con. And the so-called ethical hackers lurking on social media. They promise to recover social media accounts but instead take your cash and run.