Esther Rantzen's House Trap

Esther hears from some people who have been conned by salesmen offering pointless roofing products, and she goes after a bodger builder from Essex who has left a string of unhappy customers with leaky roofs.

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. Esther uncovers some horrific cases.

Security is a #1 priority for older people, but it is an unregulated industry, which means that anyone can call themselves a locksmith and arrive at your door in minutes, even if they've just come out of prison.