HGV Scam

Image for HGV ScamNot currently available on BBC iPlayer

You've Been Scammed, Series 1 Episode 6 of 10

Duration: 45 minutes

Matt meets 23-year-old Steve, who has wanted to be a lorry driver since he was a boy. But Steve had his dreams shattered by conmen who posed as an HGV training firm so they could get at his cash.

Plus, how the Financial Services Authority secured their first ever criminal conviction against a man who set up a bogus firm to scam innocent investors, and the scams that target people who want their fifteen minutes of fame.

  • Further information on HGV Highway Scams

    Find out more about HGV Highway Scams, as well as each of the scams covered during the series. We've also got links to places online where you can get further advice and guidance.

    Go to You've Been Scammed's information page

Credits

Series Producer
John Widdup
Presenter
Matt Allwright
Executive Producer
Matthew Gordon

Broadcasts

BBC © 2013 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read more.

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.