Scam Land: Money, Mayhem and Maseratis (2021)
Synopsis
Mobeen Azhar investigates the story of a 20-year-old medical student who went from handing out cash to strangers to being at the centre of an alleged multi-million-pound scam.
Network
BBC Three, BBC iPlayer
Episodes
Free Cash
Journalist Mobeen Azhar investigates the story of a young medical student who handed out free cash to strangers shortly before rumours of a scam emerged.
Blocked
Searching for the elusive Gurvin, Mobeen hopes to find answers for the people who believe they were scammed. His digging reveals a common thread that blows the story wide open.
The Gamble
Mobeen tries to understand what drives people to trade and uncovers a link between an established financial brand with offices in the City of London and the case of Gurvin.
The Stakeout
Mobeen gets closer to Gurvin, and a meeting with a whistleblower raises questions about marketing and responsibility in the multi-billion pound world of retail forex trading.
The Interview
Following a long silence, Gurvin finally agrees to meet Mobeen and respond to allegations that he scammed hundreds of his followers.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Scam Land: Money, Mayhem and Maseratis
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
5
Production
Forest Films