Episode 5

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 victims.

Jess, Paul and Alex carry out their most intricate pickpocketing scam to date with a synchronised three-handed hustle at Piccadilly Circus. The boys pretend to be undercover cops to help themselves to someone's shopping, and they make their very own dodgy streak of luck on the dice as they hit the casino.

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.