Rogue Traders
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| Origin | Melbourne |
|---|---|
| Australia | |
| Members | Tim Henwood |
| Natalie Bassingthwaighte | |
| James Ash | |
| Genres | Electronic Rock |
| Pop Rock | |
| New Wave | |
| Dance-pop | |
| Electropop | |
| Reviews | www.imdb.com |
| Present by | Matt Allwright |
| Networks | BBC One |
| Origin releas | 3 May 2001 –; 17 October 2019 |
| Related shows | Watchdog |
| Episodes | EpisodesS02 E11 · Where Are They Now?Aug 11, 2003 S02 E10 · Episode 10Jun 26, 2003 S02 E09 · Gas Boiler MechanicsJun 19, 2003 View 15+ more |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2052848 |
About Rogue Traders
Hidden cameras help to reveal how scheming service providers rip off unsuspecting British consumers. Investigative journalist Matt Allwright and private investigator Dan Penteado travel the country on their motorcycle, filming unscrupulous tradesmen and then confronting them with their evidence. They rely on honest tradesmen for their expert advice. They traditionally use actors to play the innocent victims, though sometimes Matt dons a disguise of his own. … MORE
Ogmore: 2,000 tyres, 100 trolleys and fridge fished out of river
... " We believe some of the tyres flowing down the river catchment could be from Rogue Traders collecting tyres from garages or anyone who deals with tyres and dumping them into the river, " he said...
Warning over medical clinics using fake Google reviews
... " We will publish a consultation later this year on our proposals so we are ready to implement these after the Bill receives Royal Assent, including giving the [Competition and Markets Authority] the power to fine these Rogue Traders...
Vaping: Government plans underage crackdown
... The government said that while most businesses are not carrying out this practice, some Rogue Traders are taking advantage of the loophole...
Wiltshire rogue traders who mocked elderly victims jailed
...By Martin Jones & Rhiannon YhnellBBC News Three Rogue Traders who filmed themselves boasting about overcharging for poor roofing work have been jailed...
Doorstep scams 'linked to modern slavery'
... Some of the biggest emerging threats include: Door-to-door scams related to solar panels and home insulation are also proving popular for Rogue Traders, trading standards officers said...
Doorstep scams 'linked to modern slavery'
The Man said he walked for 10 days to escape his controllers
A worker who came to Britain has said he was bartered between criminals And Then used to work on doorstep scams.
The Man said he was beaten, threatened and forced into work In Return for tobacco, alcohol and bread and butter.
National Trading Standards (NTS), The Frontline UK consumer protection body, said this was an example of modern slavery behind traditional scams.
It urged consumers to be aware of Home Improvement scams, as well as alert to the individuals who may be involved.
The slavery victim, who has not been named, told NTS he was never paid but was "totally powerless" as The Criminals took his passport, ID and money.
"We would fix up houses, do gardening, everything, house to house," he said. "I had to work from the early morning until very, very late, Seven Days a week.
"I was sold, from person to person - bartered for right in front of my face. I Heard one man say I wasn't even Worth £300. I felt worthless. "
Eventually, he said he walked for 10 days to get away from the slavemasters, and was helped by charity Hope for Justice.
NTS, which was Set Up by the government in 2012, said gangs targeted vulnerable Young Men from deprived areas. Many were alcohol or drug dependent.
Lord Toby Harris, who chairs NTS, said: "The doorstep scammer is not a lovable rogue. Often behind the person who turns up at your door offering cut-price services is a serious criminal.
"Not only are they happy to rip off older people, those living on their own, and indeed anyone who is taken in by their patter, but they may also be exploiting and even enslaving vulnerable people to help them carry out their crimes. "
He said that consumers needed to be aware that many of The Scams that occurred were modern versions of traditional scams.
Some of the biggest emerging threats include:
Door-to-door scams related to solar panels and home insulation are also proving popular for Rogue Traders , trading standards officers said.
personal finance, trading standards, fraud, slavery, money
Source of news: bbc.com
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