Recent Rogue Traders reports
Investigative reports on rogue traders that the team have been hunting and confronting for giving customers a raw deal.
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Harrison Kiely
05/12/2018 We investigated Harrison Kiely and his businesses Global New Homes and BAK Building Contracts following complaints about poor quality house building in the North West of England. We came across accusations of suspected mortgage fraud after finding evidence they were offering to provide new house buyers with all or part of their deposit money, while then encouraging them not to make it clear in the valuation process, where this money was really coming from.
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SMOOTH YOU
28/11/2018 We investigated Smooth You, a beauty clinic using hard sell tactics to sell expensive treatments – it’s run by businessman, Sasi Shiri. Our undercover reporters went in on the offer of a low cost facial. Their skin was analysed and one was told hers was ‘very dehydrated’ and would ‘deteriorate very, very fast’. The clinic then attempted to sell her a treatment package worth £2800.
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Wyse Cars
We investigated Wyse Cars of Wembley, run by Shaneika Shantelle Nina Clarke. The car we hired from Wyse Cars was found, by our own expert, to be in an illegal and unroadworthy condition.
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Kittens
We investigated cat breeder Lizzie Scarrott, from Gloucestershire. She has sold at least five kittens that we know of this year that have either died or been put down because of illness.
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North Wales Used Car Company, Mold
We investigate a second hand car dealer who sold us a dangerous insurance write-off without making its history clear to us, something they’re required to do. We spoke to a number of customers who bought cars from boss John Hughes that ran into big problems, and weren’t satisfied with the after service.
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Aerialforce
02/08/2017 Matt catches up with a familiar Rogue with a hand from his band.
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Greenways Tree & Garden Care
27/07/17 A group of rogues we've featured before is ripping off the elderly again.
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Servicing Stop
19/07/17 Car servicing company selling motorists repairs they don’t need.
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Arise Mobility
12/07/17 Cold calls persuading vulnerable people to buy overpriced mobility chairs.
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Faster Response
05/07/17 Plumbing company overcharging elderly customers for simple services.
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EnergySave
28/06/17 Charging elderly vulnerable customers thousands for a product they don’t need.
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Rogues Revisited: London Victoria Estates Ltd
07/12/16 The holiday lets company not letting on how filthy and dangerous their flats are.
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Rogues Revisited: Simon Fielding
07/12/16 A terrifying close shave as Matt confronts this repeat rogue roofer.
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Rogues Revisited: Paul Mahon
07/12/16 The repairman described by a judge as unrepentant, disreputable and unscrupulous.
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Roman Garage Doors
30/11/16 Rogues who have a history of selling faulty doors and misselling warranties.
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Rogues Revisited: Puppy Farm
23/11/16 The law catches up with the pair behind a horrific Yorkshire puppy farm.
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Rogues Revisited: Fly Tipper
23/11/16 A day in court for the man dubbed “Britain’s Worst Fly-Tipper”.
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Kube Studios
16/11/16 Photographic studio selling worthless portfolios to aspiring models.
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Westminster Recliners
09/11/16 A rogue company pressure selling mobility furniture to the elderly.
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Letting agent
22/10/15 Rogue letting agent rips off students and landlords
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Second hand car dealer
29/10/15 A second hand car dealer who sells motors not fit for purpose
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Rogue Traders update
05/11/2015 An update into one of our previous rogues
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Heart Communications
19/11/15 The team goes undercover in a call centre
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Williams Motor Company
26/11/15 Car dealer caught on camera lying to his customers