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birbee
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Posted: 21 Feb 11 13:19
The Real Hustle investigated over fake scam allegations

Actors reportedly hired as extras on BBC Three show say they were paid to pose as fleeced members of public.............


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Posted: 21 Feb 11 14:14 - Edited By: Lady Godiva, 21 Feb 11 14:17
Reminds me of the reality show 'Sell This House' (Canadian) where the show starts with a couple showing 'us' around their house with an 'expert in design'.

Obviously, nastily decorated houses are especially chosen. It's put 'on the market' and potential buyers are 'secretly' filmed walking through room discussing the property - obviously commenting unkindly on the decor.

The houseowners feign embarassment and shock when viewing the video and the 'team' gets stuck in re-decorating the house. The same potential buyers are invited back and are filmed going through the house a 2nd time - and their comments video-taped.

Oh my....what a surprise....they're gobsmacked at the changes....oh my what a bloody SCAM...the potential buyers are FRIENDS of the homeowners.

My daughter's friend's, parents were one of the couples 'house-hunting' in one of the episodes....friends of the home-owners of course. Apparently, that's how the show works...it is alleged.

It is happening all over the so-called 'reality shows' and HAS been for years....just look back at Jerry Springer's show. He swears he didn't know some of his guest were actors with 'made-up' stories. Took 3 Canadian actors to bring his show to its knees.

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Posted: 21 Feb 11 16:21

Quote: Lady Godiva

Reminds me of the reality show 'Sell This House' (Canadian) where the show starts with a couple showing 'us' around their house with an 'expert in design'.

Obviously, nastily decorated houses are especially chosen. It's put 'on the market' and potential buyers are 'secretly' filmed walking through room discussing the property - obviously commenting unkindly on the decor.

The houseowners feign embarassment and shock when viewing the video and the 'team' gets stuck in re-decorating the house. The same potential buyers are invited back and are filmed going through the house a 2nd time - and their comments video-taped.

Oh my....what a surprise....they're gobsmacked at the changes....oh my what a bloody SCAM...the potential buyers are FRIENDS of the homeowners.

My daughter's friend's, parents were one of the couples 'house-hunting' in one of the episodes....friends of the home-owners of course. Apparently, that's how the show works...it is alleged.

It is happening all over the so-called 'reality shows' and HAS been for years....just look back at Jerry Springer's show. He swears he didn't know some of his guest were actors with 'made-up' stories. Took 3 Canadian actors to bring his show to its knees.


Well, isn't that the point? You ever meet an honest salesperson. Reality is reality.

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Posted: 21 Feb 11 17:21
Wait a minute? Isn't the point of Real Hustle to do scams?

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Posted: 21 Feb 11 20:15

Quote: Inhopeless

Wait a minute? Isn't the point of Real Hustle to do scams?


Yes, but not in a fake way..............


 
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