Esther Rantzen's House Trap
Esther and her team help catch dodgy traders red-handed by rigging the homes of volunteer OAP's with hidden cameras, recording the workmen as they try to fleece their elderly customers.
- 2018-2018
- 1 season
- Documentary
Esther and her team help catch dodgy traders red-handed by rigging the homes of volunteer OAP's with hidden cameras, recording the workmen as they try to fleece their elderly customers.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
TV Aerials
46 mins
The team have a company charging through the nose for unnecessary work on rooftop aerials in their sights. Daredevil Betty, who took up wing walking at the age of 86, acts as the undercover reporter.
Episode 2
Suckers Lists
45 mins
Scammers keep lists of the names of over-60s who have fallen for scams in the past, seeing them as prime targets for more conmen. Dame Esther uncovers some horrific cases.
Episode 3
Rogue Locksmiths
45 mins
This week an industry at the heart of what makes us feel safe in our homes is investigated - but it is an unregulated industry and anyone can call themselves a locksmith.
Episode 4
Rogue Roofers
45 mins
Esther hears from people who have been conned by salesmen offering pointless roofing products, and goes after a builder from Essex who has left a string of unhappy customers with leaky roofs.