David Wilson's Crime Files — Season 4

Aired 10 October 2023 • 28 min

David Wilson investigates investment fraud and cyber-crime, including a cryptocurrency scam which uses tech to target and rip off unsuspecting victims.

Aired 17 October 2023 • 28 min

David Wilson investigates romance fraud, where vulnerable people looking for love online are seduced into fake relationships, asked for money, and ultimately ripped off.

Aired 24 October 2023 • 28 min

David Wilson investigates stories of audacious imposters, explores how deep fakes are creating new opportunities for large scale fraud, and meets a deep fake version of himself.

Aired 31 October 2023 • 28 min

David Wilson explores how religion and spirituality can be fertile ground for fraudsters who exploit people’s need to believe.

Aired 7 November 2023 • 28 min

David Wilson investigates ‘white collar’ crime, exploring how a fraudster made himself a Scottish ‘laird’ after stealing millions from the Met Police.

Aired 14 November 2023 • 28 min

David Wilson investigates fraud and forgery in art and literature, discovering how fake Robert Burns manuscripts are still causing problems for collectors.

Aired 21 November 2023 • 28 min

Professor David Wilson investigates financial crime through the story of one of Scotland’s most prolific investment fraudsters – crooked Aberdeen financial advisor Alistair Greig.

Aired 28 November 2023 • 28 min

David Wilson explores disinformation and fraud in the influencer industry, and how self-styled online experts can cause harm in the real world.

Aired 5 December 2023 • 28 min

David Wilson investigates how fraudsters can target and exploit people when they are at their most vulnerable, by posing as trusted figures like doctors or funeral directors.

Aired 12 December 2023 • 28 min

David Wilson investigates how Scotland’s valuable food and drink brands, including whisky, are being targeted by fraudsters who are ripping off consumers with fake products.