Episode 3
A team of hustlers try out some notorious scams on the public. Scams include Text MessageTrap, Bogus Barmaid, and leaving other diners to pick up the bill in a posh restaurant.
A team of hustlers try out some notorious scams on members of the public, filmed with hidden cameras and intercut with actual interviews from fraud protection experts, police and scam victims. Scams include: the Text Message Trap, Bogus Barmaid, a poker hustle, and leaving other diners to pick up the bill in a fancy restaurant.
The participants featured in The Real Hustle have either been set up by their family and friends or believe that they are participating in another television programme. After they have been hustled for real any monies or property taken during the hustle are returned to them and their consent for the item to be broadcast is obtained so that viewers can avoid being ripped off by the same scam.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Alexis Conran |
| Presenter | Paul Wilson |
| Presenter | Jessica-Jane Clement |
Broadcasts
- Thu 29 Mar 200722:30
- Fri 30 Mar 200703:00
- Sat 31 Mar 200719:15
- Sun 1 Apr 200702:25
- Tue 3 Apr 200720:30
- Tue 22 May 200700:30
- Tue 17 Jul 200720:00
- Wed 18 Jul 200701:40
- Tue 25 Mar 200820:00
- Wed 26 Mar 200800:35
- Sun 6 Jul 200819:00
- Mon 7 Jul 200801:15
- Thu 10 Jul 200819:00
- Sat 13 Sep 200819:10
- Sun 14 Sep 200802:45
