0:00:06 > 0:00:11This is The Real Hustle... best-ever cons.
0:00:13 > 0:00:18Since 2006, Jess, Alex and Paul
0:00:18 > 0:00:21have travelled the world, from the streets of the UK
0:00:21 > 0:00:27to the beaches of Ibiza and the bright lights of Las Vegas.
0:00:27 > 0:00:32The team have exposed over 280 scams, and shown the extremes
0:00:32 > 0:00:35to which conmen will go to get what they're after.
0:00:36 > 0:00:39- Stop there, police.- What?
0:00:39 > 0:00:46On tonight's show, we'll reveal the top ten best-ever cons as voted for by you on the Real Hustle website.
0:00:46 > 0:00:51Have your favourites made it? Keep watching to find out.
0:01:28 > 0:01:30In at 10...
0:01:31 > 0:01:35So I wanna know whose idea was it for us
0:01:35 > 0:01:40to do one of the most complicated pickpocketing sequences we've ever done in the middle of London.
0:01:40 > 0:01:43- It was our idea.- Yeah, it was ours.
0:01:43 > 0:01:46The thing that makes it really difficult
0:01:46 > 0:01:50is we have to make sure that the cameras can see us when we actually hit the marks.
0:01:50 > 0:01:52So we're gonna pick our marks' pockets
0:01:52 > 0:01:55and along come the Hare Krishnas, Japanese tourists, buses.
0:01:55 > 0:01:58Eventually, we manage to get it right.
0:01:58 > 0:02:01This is the three-way pickpocket.
0:02:02 > 0:02:07London's Piccadilly Circus is always crowded and with crowds come plenty of wallets,
0:02:07 > 0:02:13purses, music players, phones and cameras, all designed to fit easily into pockets and bags.
0:02:13 > 0:02:18But for the hustlers, they're just as easily taken out again.
0:02:18 > 0:02:23This is their most intricate pickpocket scam yet. The three-way lift.
0:02:25 > 0:02:30Our hustlers are in position either side of a busy crossing.
0:02:30 > 0:02:33Jess and Alex are stationed on the left of the junction.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36Paul is operating alone on the right.
0:02:36 > 0:02:41And when the lights go green, they all cross with the rest of the pedestrians.
0:02:41 > 0:02:43Watch carefully.
0:02:45 > 0:02:51And in less than 30 seconds, they're up by £800 in wallets and phones.
0:02:51 > 0:02:53No-one saw them do it, but you can.
0:02:57 > 0:03:01Remember that Jess and Alex are positioned together on the left.
0:03:01 > 0:03:05The girl with the dark hair in front of them is the target.
0:03:05 > 0:03:09While Jess acts as a human shield to prevent anyone nearby seeing,
0:03:09 > 0:03:14Alex makes swift work of stealing this woman's phone.
0:03:14 > 0:03:17So far, they've got a phone worth £150.
0:03:17 > 0:03:20Not bad, but there's a lot more going on here.
0:03:20 > 0:03:22Let's rewind back to the start.
0:03:24 > 0:03:27Jess is also working with Paul, who's on the other side.
0:03:31 > 0:03:35Paul has identified his mark, the girl to his left.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38He's after the contents of her pocket.
0:03:41 > 0:03:43Another phone.
0:03:44 > 0:03:47For the moment she's unaware, but Paul still has to get rid
0:03:47 > 0:03:51of the stolen property quickly and that's where Jess comes in.
0:03:51 > 0:03:54As they cross, he deftly hands the goods to his accomplice.
0:03:54 > 0:04:01The stolen phone joins Alex's in Jess' bag and she melts into the crowd before anything's been missed.
0:04:01 > 0:04:06So far, they've lifted belongings worth £270.
0:04:06 > 0:04:09But there was also one more, much bigger steal going on.
0:04:09 > 0:04:12Let's rewind for the third and final lift.
0:04:12 > 0:04:14Back in first positions.
0:04:14 > 0:04:22Alex identifies the third victim, the man wearing the lilac shirt stood to Paul's right.
0:04:22 > 0:04:27As Paul puts a mobile phone into Jess' bag, Alex is unusually clumsy.
0:04:27 > 0:04:28I'm so sorry. Are you all right?
0:04:28 > 0:04:34As he bangs into the mark, Alex dips the man's wallet from his jacket,
0:04:34 > 0:04:39immediately passes it off to Paul and the three-way lift is complete.
0:04:39 > 0:04:44So that's two mobile phones and a wallet full of cash and credit cards
0:04:44 > 0:04:47in one beautifully-choreographed steal.
0:04:50 > 0:04:54- My phone's missing. - There's nothing there. I used to have a wallet in there.
0:04:54 > 0:04:57Money, some credit cards, driver's licence.
0:04:57 > 0:05:00He came directly at me, bumped straight into me...
0:05:00 > 0:05:02Oh, I'm so sorry, are you all right?
0:05:02 > 0:05:04It was only after I'd crossed the road I thought
0:05:04 > 0:05:07there's something wrong here, I've lost my wallet.
0:05:14 > 0:05:15At nine...
0:05:17 > 0:05:20I'll never forget this scam,
0:05:20 > 0:05:23cos I got to drive one of my favourite cars, the Porsche GT3,
0:05:23 > 0:05:26and I remember being told when you get in it,
0:05:26 > 0:05:29drive somewhere round the corner, park it, just be safe.
0:05:29 > 0:05:31As I was driving, I looked down,
0:05:31 > 0:05:34and there was this big, shiny red button. I thought, I wonder what that does?
0:05:34 > 0:05:39I was tempted but I didn't press it and when we're talking to the guy afterwards, he said,
0:05:39 > 0:05:43"That was a nitro button. Had you pressed that, the whole of Vegas would have heard you
0:05:43 > 0:05:46"and you would have probably died by crashing somewhere."
0:05:46 > 0:05:51And naturally, mine didn't go to plan at all, but... we always try and figure a way out.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54This is the valet distraction.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00Valet parking is becoming more common all over the world.
0:06:00 > 0:06:05Instead of parking yourself, you hand your keys to a valet and get a ticket.
0:06:05 > 0:06:09The valet parks your car for you and returns it when you need it.
0:06:09 > 0:06:14The hustlers have targeted this restaurant because it has a large car park,
0:06:14 > 0:06:19meaning that the valets can leave their posts for as long as five minutes to park a car.
0:06:22 > 0:06:26Alex and Paul arrive in these old bangers, but if all goes to plan,
0:06:26 > 0:06:29they'll soon be swapping them for something a little more bling.
0:06:40 > 0:06:41Good evening.
0:06:43 > 0:06:44Thank you very much.
0:06:49 > 0:06:50Not bad.
0:06:53 > 0:06:56Take care of that. She's a classic.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02Their cars are parked, but there's a problem.
0:07:02 > 0:07:07The post is still manned and the other valets will be back in about four minutes.
0:07:10 > 0:07:13Here's Jess - problem solved.
0:07:18 > 0:07:20Excuse me. Sorry to bother you.
0:07:20 > 0:07:24I just wondered if you could help me, please. My key doesn't work.
0:07:24 > 0:07:27Do you think you just come and have a little look for me?
0:07:27 > 0:07:29I can't get home.
0:07:29 > 0:07:32It's just up here.
0:07:32 > 0:07:33I'm pressing it like that...
0:07:33 > 0:07:38With the post unmanned, a couple of new valets step into cover.
0:07:38 > 0:07:42- Tuck yourself in.- Yeah.- You're a disgrace to the valet profession.
0:07:42 > 0:07:44Do you think so?
0:07:44 > 0:07:47It's just the silver one just here, just parked here.
0:07:49 > 0:07:54With their blazers and badges on, the boys look the real deal.
0:07:56 > 0:08:01Jess is deliberately using the wrong key fob to buy Alex and Paul some time.
0:08:01 > 0:08:04Is it the way you point it, maybe?
0:08:05 > 0:08:07If Alex and Paul are going to get their new cars,
0:08:07 > 0:08:13then it's got to happen before the real valets return. They're in luck.
0:08:16 > 0:08:20How you doing? Go ahead and self park, sir. Go ahead and self park. Thank you.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23Paul doesn't think the people carrier is up to scratch.
0:08:23 > 0:08:25Oh!
0:08:25 > 0:08:27I really wanna get in. I'm cold.
0:08:27 > 0:08:29Two more minutes.
0:08:29 > 0:08:32If no-one comes, we're gonna have to call it off.
0:08:36 > 0:08:41Maybe this will suit them better - a Porsche.
0:08:44 > 0:08:46Hi.
0:08:48 > 0:08:50Good evening.
0:08:51 > 0:08:53Alex hands her a ticket.
0:08:58 > 0:09:00And he's off.
0:09:00 > 0:09:07Thanks to a blazer and badge combination, he's landed himself a £95,000 motor.
0:09:13 > 0:09:19Unless another car comes soon, Paul's going to be driving home in his old Mercury Tracer.
0:09:19 > 0:09:26This is more like it - a top of the range Cadillac Escalade.
0:09:27 > 0:09:30Disaster - he's self-parking.
0:09:30 > 0:09:35Paul is forced to think on his feet and approaches the driver.
0:09:40 > 0:09:42Hey, sir, how are you?
0:09:42 > 0:09:45We do have a private party in tonight, but with a car like this,
0:09:45 > 0:09:49I can put it right up front. How does that sound?
0:09:50 > 0:09:54You want to drive it, we'll hold the keys for you. It's OK.
0:09:54 > 0:09:57If Paul can get the keys, he's home and dry.
0:10:03 > 0:10:07He directs him to the safest spot.
0:10:12 > 0:10:17Jess can't keep the valet for much longer, so Paul needs to get a move on.
0:10:18 > 0:10:20Perfect.
0:10:20 > 0:10:22I'll look after those.
0:10:22 > 0:10:25Don't worry about it, it's perfectly safe there.
0:10:25 > 0:10:29With the car keys in Paul's possession, it's about to be stolen for the third time.
0:10:29 > 0:10:34All Paul has to do is wait until he's inside the restaurant.
0:10:44 > 0:10:48As Paul flees in his brand-new Cadillac that's worth over £50,000,
0:10:48 > 0:10:52Jess uses the genuine key fob in her pocket to open her car.
0:10:52 > 0:10:54Oh! What did you do?
0:10:54 > 0:10:58And then leaves to meet up with Alex and Paul.
0:10:59 > 0:11:04The valet returns to his post after playing the Good Samaritan,
0:11:04 > 0:11:09unaware that two top of the range cars have been stolen whilst his back was turned.
0:11:50 > 0:11:53Things are about to get worse for the valets.
0:11:53 > 0:11:56Here's the Porsche owner.
0:12:05 > 0:12:09The valet brings over the car that matches his ticket.
0:12:09 > 0:12:14But it's no Porsche, it's Alex's old banger.
0:12:14 > 0:12:18That's because Alex gave them the valet ticket for his old Honda.
0:12:18 > 0:12:20Enjoy your evening.
0:12:56 > 0:13:01What was supposed to be a romantic meal out for these couples
0:13:01 > 0:13:05has turned into an eye-wateringly expensive evening.
0:13:05 > 0:13:08The truck was parked here because he likes to keep it close where he can see it.
0:13:08 > 0:13:12So needless to say, when we came out, he was looking for his truck
0:13:12 > 0:13:16which is not in immediate eyesight... Which could happen, it could have been moved.
0:13:16 > 0:13:22He enquires with these gentlemen here, a new shift of valet guys.
0:13:22 > 0:13:25So we're waiting for the police.
0:13:25 > 0:13:27Someone jacked it or something's going on.
0:13:27 > 0:13:30I don't know.
0:13:30 > 0:13:31You guys found my car?
0:13:36 > 0:13:38Going crazy.
0:13:43 > 0:13:47At eight...
0:13:47 > 0:13:49You know, I get asked about this scam a lot
0:13:49 > 0:13:53and what everybody wants to know is did Jess slap me as hard as it looked?
0:13:53 > 0:13:56- And...you did, didn't you?- I did,
0:13:56 > 0:13:57and I quite enjoyed it.
0:13:57 > 0:14:00Yeah, it's essential to cover the switch.
0:14:00 > 0:14:04The harder she hits you the more cover I get, so we had to rehearse it quite a lot
0:14:04 > 0:14:07just to make sure she got the technique down.
0:14:07 > 0:14:10This is the slap swindle.
0:14:10 > 0:14:16A flashy designer watch is the ultimate status symbol, but they don't come cheap.
0:14:16 > 0:14:19A top of the range model can cost several thousand pounds.
0:14:19 > 0:14:26The hustlers are in Birmingham's jewellery quarter with more than just window shopping in mind.
0:14:26 > 0:14:29- Pleased with the Rolex, right? - Yeah.- Rolex.
0:14:29 > 0:14:30A very expensive watch.
0:14:30 > 0:14:34To pull off this scam, all our hustlers need to be in on the action.
0:14:34 > 0:14:37Let's go and buy you a birthday present.
0:14:37 > 0:14:39This is the slap swindle.
0:14:42 > 0:14:47- Hello. - Alex and Jess, posing as a couple, arrive at a jeweller's stall.
0:14:47 > 0:14:50They're shopping for a present for Jess.
0:14:50 > 0:14:52Hello. If there's anything you want to have a look at...
0:14:52 > 0:14:55- I like girly...- You like girly?
0:14:55 > 0:15:00- Well, what about something like that? - No, but I like girly ones, he likes really posh ones.
0:15:00 > 0:15:04They can't agree on what kind of watch to buy and begin to argue.
0:15:04 > 0:15:06Well, try that on. Seeing as I'm getting it for you, why don't you try that on?
0:15:06 > 0:15:09- No, I don't want to.- It's personal.
0:15:09 > 0:15:12The assistant politely tries to help them out.
0:15:12 > 0:15:15It's a small shop with no other sales staff on duty
0:15:15 > 0:15:19and they're about to make her life increasingly difficult.
0:15:19 > 0:15:21Yeah, but I think it's about time we moved on with this stuff, and, anyway,
0:15:21 > 0:15:24if I'm buying it for you I've gotta like it as well, all right?
0:15:24 > 0:15:26There's a pinky one there similar to that.
0:15:26 > 0:15:30They're every shop assistant's worst nightmare.
0:15:30 > 0:15:35As the disagreement continues, a customer arrives.
0:15:35 > 0:15:37Another hustler.
0:15:37 > 0:15:39You can wear pink with most things, though, can't you?
0:15:39 > 0:15:42- A nice primary colour.- Yeah.
0:15:42 > 0:15:44Are you ok, sir?
0:15:44 > 0:15:46Yeah, I am just now.
0:15:46 > 0:15:48I think I'll have a quick little look, thank you.
0:15:48 > 0:15:50- Yes, of course, with pleasure. - That's nice there.
0:15:50 > 0:15:52But it's for a 14-year-old girl, Mandy.
0:15:52 > 0:15:55- If there's anything you want to have a look at I'll get out.- Thank you.
0:15:55 > 0:15:58I think I'll have a look at the Omega, please.
0:15:58 > 0:16:00- Omega?- Yeah.
0:16:00 > 0:16:05Sparks continue to fly and the heated argument is getting out of control.
0:16:05 > 0:16:08All around Birmingham, right, it's cloudy...
0:16:09 > 0:16:10Yes.
0:16:12 > 0:16:16Trying to ignore the commotion on the other side of the shop,
0:16:16 > 0:16:18Paul asks to try on a top-of-the-range watch.
0:16:18 > 0:16:20Playboy thing.
0:16:20 > 0:16:22- That's the... - Yeah, but that's what I like, that.
0:16:24 > 0:16:26Second-hand, yeah?
0:16:26 > 0:16:28- Yes, second-hand.- Well, I'm sorry.
0:16:28 > 0:16:30It's 1,200, which is a good price.
0:16:30 > 0:16:34- It's worth £1,200.- I'm not interested in a watch like that.
0:16:34 > 0:16:36- All right, OK. - I buy what my mum would wear.
0:16:36 > 0:16:38The disturbance is distracting the shop assistant.
0:16:38 > 0:16:40Look at the one that you like.
0:16:40 > 0:16:41- You guys can size it for me? - Yes, of course.
0:16:41 > 0:16:44- I'll pick something, you pay for it. - What I just said to you...
0:16:44 > 0:16:47- I'm not getting that one.- A bit of class or something.
0:16:47 > 0:16:49Excuse me, do you mind?
0:16:49 > 0:16:52- All right, mate. Easy, relax. - See what I mean, you're just embarrassing.
0:16:52 > 0:16:54Stop trying to look like a footballer's wife, for God's sake.
0:16:54 > 0:16:59I've had it with you, will you stop trying to make me into somebody I'm not?!
0:16:59 > 0:17:02Will you calm down? We are in public. I'm sorry. Will you calm down?
0:17:02 > 0:17:03- Will you stop trying to make me into something I'm not?- Are you OK?
0:17:05 > 0:17:06Just calm down, all right?
0:17:06 > 0:17:11After handing the watch back, Paul promises to return when the shop is quieter.
0:17:11 > 0:17:14Are you not going to have a look at one of these?
0:17:14 > 0:17:17- No, I don't want...- The argument has lost the assistant a possible sale.
0:17:17 > 0:17:19- I'm so sorry.- OK.
0:17:19 > 0:17:22Paul leaves the shop to get away from all the aggravation.
0:17:22 > 0:17:24You're not going to have a watch.
0:17:24 > 0:17:27Jess and Alex finally take the argument outside.
0:17:27 > 0:17:29I'm so sorry.
0:17:32 > 0:17:37Surprised and flustered by the row, when the manager returns,
0:17:37 > 0:17:40the assistant can't wait to tell him all about the argument.
0:17:40 > 0:17:42I had a fella...and a girl come in.
0:17:42 > 0:17:44She wanted sort of a girly watch, very pretty girl.
0:17:44 > 0:17:48- Right. Yeah.- Then a fella rang the bell, let him in.
0:17:48 > 0:17:51Said, "Can I have a look round?" I said, "Yes, of course."
0:17:51 > 0:17:54He said, "Is that a Rolex?" I said, "Yes."
0:17:54 > 0:18:00- Rolex.- Showing it to him, and all of a sudden, biggest barney I've ever heard in me life.
0:18:00 > 0:18:03Stop trying to look like a footballer's wife for God...
0:18:03 > 0:18:09- I've had it with you!- Anyway, the fella said, "Do you mind?" And they're still carrying on.
0:18:09 > 0:18:12- While the customer... - Yes, he said, "Would you mind?"
0:18:12 > 0:18:17She can't believe what's just happened, but there's an even bigger shock in store.
0:18:17 > 0:18:20- That isn't the same watch, this is a copy.- You are joking?
0:18:20 > 0:18:25The £1,200 watch has turned into a cheap fake.
0:18:25 > 0:18:28- I didn't leave him, Gary. - No, it's all right.
0:18:28 > 0:18:31So how was it done?
0:18:31 > 0:18:33Alex and Jess enter the shop first.
0:18:33 > 0:18:35They'll be providing the distraction.
0:18:35 > 0:18:37If you're like 12.
0:18:37 > 0:18:42As planned, their bickering gets the assistant's full attention.
0:18:42 > 0:18:46- Let me see that. - Meanwhile, outside, Paul hides the fake watch up his sleeve,
0:18:46 > 0:18:51and Alex subtly gives him the signal to enter the shop.
0:18:51 > 0:18:54I just don't want you getting
0:18:54 > 0:18:59- something that's like...- Paul knows exactly what he wants, the watch that matches his cheap fake.
0:18:59 > 0:19:03The arguing couple are an irresistible distraction,
0:19:03 > 0:19:06and the concerned assistant can't help but watch.
0:19:06 > 0:19:09This is all Paul needs.
0:19:09 > 0:19:12Excuse me, do you mind?
0:19:12 > 0:19:16- All right, mate, easy.- When he asked them to quieten down, it's a signal that he's ready to make his move.
0:19:18 > 0:19:22Stop trying to look like a footballer's wife, for God's...
0:19:22 > 0:19:25Watch carefully as Paul brings the fake watch out of his sleeve.
0:19:30 > 0:19:38He's swapped his dodgy £50 fake for the real deal and walks away with a profit of over £1,000.
0:19:38 > 0:19:40My eyes don't go from a customer.
0:19:40 > 0:19:45I just...it was when I heard the slap and the shouting...
0:19:45 > 0:19:47He already turned round.
0:19:47 > 0:19:49I just must have gone like that.
0:19:49 > 0:19:53A split second. I am still shaken.
0:19:57 > 0:20:02Due to a tie, we have joint sixth.
0:20:02 > 0:20:08It's really hard to do these scams when someone's panicking or upset, you just feel incredibly guilty.
0:20:08 > 0:20:11- You had the easy job. - No, it wasn't that easy.
0:20:11 > 0:20:17All I remember from that day is having to leg it through a crowded shopping arcade, down the escalators,
0:20:17 > 0:20:20through doors, just to make it to the van in time for you to call.
0:20:20 > 0:20:24- I had the hard job. - This is the bag and pin snatch.
0:20:24 > 0:20:29Alex, Jess and Paul arrive at the service entrance
0:20:29 > 0:20:33of a large London shopping arcade.
0:20:33 > 0:20:35- All right?- Let's go.
0:20:35 > 0:20:40They make their way to the cafe area on the second floor, a suitable hunting ground for our team.
0:20:40 > 0:20:42- See you later.- Bye.
0:20:42 > 0:20:48They split up to take up their positions for today's scam, the bag and pin snatch.
0:20:48 > 0:20:53Alex and Jess are pretending to be tourists, whilst keeping an eye out for a suitable victim.
0:20:53 > 0:20:59They have chosen this woman, and it's her handbag that's the target.
0:20:59 > 0:21:02The bag is gonna be snatched, but that's only half the plan.
0:21:02 > 0:21:06The stakes are much higher, as you will soon see.
0:21:06 > 0:21:10Alex and Jess wait for an opportunity to make their move
0:21:10 > 0:21:13while Paul watches proceedings from the back of the cafe.
0:21:13 > 0:21:15This is their chance.
0:21:15 > 0:21:19The woman's friend leaves the table and the mark is now alone and vulnerable.
0:21:19 > 0:21:23- I've gotta go. - OK. No problem.- Are you coming too?
0:21:23 > 0:21:25Yeah, I come too.
0:21:25 > 0:21:28But when will I see you? When I come back?
0:21:28 > 0:21:30Does your number work here?
0:21:30 > 0:21:33Yeah, no, hang on, we take one photo, OK?
0:21:33 > 0:21:38- One second. Excuse me, can you take a photo?- Sure.
0:21:38 > 0:21:42Alex and Jess distract the mark and manoeuvre her into turning her back on her handbag.
0:21:42 > 0:21:45Like this.
0:21:45 > 0:21:49There's Paul, he's going in for the steal.
0:21:49 > 0:21:57- Have to put it on here. One second. I think it's like this, OK.- Thank you.
0:21:57 > 0:22:01Instead of doing a runner, Paul takes a seat near the mark's table.
0:22:01 > 0:22:08Alex and Jess have their photo, but the mark turns back to realise her bag is gone.
0:22:08 > 0:22:11Out of sight of the mark, Alex has to get somewhere fast.
0:22:11 > 0:22:12I've gotta go to the van. Bye.
0:22:19 > 0:22:21Sorry.
0:22:21 > 0:22:23The mark is distressed.
0:22:26 > 0:22:28You OK?
0:22:32 > 0:22:35Paul talks to her, but she doesn't suspect that her handbag is less
0:22:35 > 0:22:40than two metres away in Paul's briefcase. This is the big hit.
0:22:40 > 0:22:46The team are gonna try and fool the mark into giving them her card pin as well as her personal details.
0:22:46 > 0:22:49Do you have anything valuable in it?
0:22:49 > 0:22:52- Do you have like bank cards or anything?- I have my bank cards, my phone, my iPod, everything.
0:22:52 > 0:22:55- What bank are you with? - Barclays.- I work for Barclays.
0:22:55 > 0:22:58- You do?- Yeah, let's cancel your bank cards, have a seat, don't worry, have a seat.
0:22:58 > 0:23:03Alex wants to sound like he's in a call centre and not in a
0:23:03 > 0:23:06cab of a van, so he plays in a sound effect CD of office noise.
0:23:06 > 0:23:11All right, that's the bank call centre there, speak to them, cancel your cards, OK?
0:23:11 > 0:23:18- Hello?- My bag has just been stolen and I have everything in my bag.
0:23:18 > 0:23:22I'm very sorry to hear about that, but I can certainly assist you with this call.
0:23:22 > 0:23:26- Yeah please.- Do you know your account number and sort code?
0:23:26 > 0:23:31I think it's... Oh, yeah,
0:23:31 > 0:23:34My sort code is...
0:23:34 > 0:23:40With the help of the sound effects, Alex has convinced the mark that he's a bank call centre operator
0:23:40 > 0:23:43and she dutifully gives him her bank details.
0:23:43 > 0:23:49- OK. Now I need your full name and your postcode, please. - It's Michelle...
0:23:49 > 0:23:55She still has no idea it was Paul who took her handbag and is hiding it in his case on the next table.
0:23:55 > 0:23:58OK. Now, I've got the card details here.
0:23:58 > 0:24:02It doesn't look like anyone's tried to use it, so it's a good job you called us straight away.
0:24:02 > 0:24:07Now the last thing I need from you in order to cancel your card is your four digit pin number.
0:24:07 > 0:24:10Now, I can't take this off you myself cos we're not allowed to take pin
0:24:10 > 0:24:14numbers, so I'm going to have to put you through to the automated service, OK?
0:24:14 > 0:24:16OK, thanks.
0:24:16 > 0:24:20Alex now plays back a message from Jess recorded earlier.
0:24:20 > 0:24:26'After the tone, please enter your four digit pin number followed by the hash key.'
0:24:29 > 0:24:36Alex records the tones, which could easily be decoded later to reveal the pin.
0:24:36 > 0:24:42'Your card has now been cancelled. Thank you for calling. Goodbye.'
0:24:42 > 0:24:45The mark is grateful to the Good Samaritan.
0:24:45 > 0:24:47All right, yeah.
0:24:47 > 0:24:51But Paul's walking away with her handbag. Worse still, she thinks her account
0:24:51 > 0:24:58is now safe whereas in reality, the real hustlers have done enough to completely empty her finances.
0:25:01 > 0:25:04I can pretty much carry my whole life in my handbag anyway.
0:25:04 > 0:25:11My cards and oh, man, everything, so the person on the phone, that's just a whole scam? Everything's a scam.
0:25:11 > 0:25:13Then they're just gonna get all my details, then, aren't they,
0:25:13 > 0:25:16and just...then they can do whatever they want.
0:25:16 > 0:25:22Argh, well, thank goodness it's only you this time. Oh, no.
0:25:27 > 0:25:29Joint sixth.
0:25:29 > 0:25:35Course the most important thing about this scam is cracker jack timing, you've gotta be right on the
0:25:35 > 0:25:40button and we rehearsed it to death, but I think when we were done we got it down to less than a second.
0:25:40 > 0:25:44It was really good as well because I knew that I was gonna win every single time.
0:25:44 > 0:25:48I actually started to convince myself that I was really, really good at playing blackjack.
0:25:48 > 0:25:52- You're a very lucky girl.- I am indeed. This is switching the shoe.
0:26:02 > 0:26:07Alex and Paul have got hot dates, and they're treating them to a night at the casino.
0:26:07 > 0:26:10But it's not romance they're after, it's money.
0:26:15 > 0:26:18Blackjack is often dealt from a shoe that holds multiple decks.
0:26:18 > 0:26:23If you can predict the cards' order, you'll make some serious cash,
0:26:23 > 0:26:27and that's exactly what the hustlers plan to do.
0:26:27 > 0:26:31They're going to switch the casino shoe for one of their own,
0:26:31 > 0:26:37and there's only one way to do this, that's right under the dealer's nose in the middle of this busy casino
0:26:37 > 0:26:40which is covered by 24 hour surveillance.
0:26:42 > 0:26:45This scam requires the largest team the hustlers
0:26:45 > 0:26:49have ever put together for what could be their biggest ever pay day.
0:26:49 > 0:26:55All the players at the table are part of the team, and they each have a vital role to play.
0:26:55 > 0:27:02- Oh!- Paul's date has the duplicate shoe hidden in her handbag...
0:27:02 > 0:27:04which earlier she smuggled into the casino.
0:27:04 > 0:27:06Yeah!
0:27:06 > 0:27:10The team play a few rounds of blackjack.
0:27:10 > 0:27:15- How much I've lost in the last round...- I told you she said that.
0:27:15 > 0:27:21- Justice, mate.- With everyone settled, the duplicate shoe is passed under the table to Alex.
0:27:24 > 0:27:28Here it is again from under the table.
0:27:35 > 0:27:37This woman's job is crucial.
0:27:37 > 0:27:44She has to block the view of this man, the pit boss who is responsible for spotting cheats.
0:27:44 > 0:27:50Now Alex has the shoe, all they need is for the dealer to look away from the table.
0:27:50 > 0:27:52Steph, what are you doing?
0:27:52 > 0:27:56You can't go in there. God, you're so silly. Don't go in there.
0:27:56 > 0:27:58They're supposed to be here.
0:27:58 > 0:28:00What are you doing?
0:28:02 > 0:28:04And it's done.
0:28:04 > 0:28:06They've switched the shoe.
0:28:06 > 0:28:09But what actually happened?
0:28:09 > 0:28:14Alex signals to the guys at the end of the table to change some cash for chips.
0:28:14 > 0:28:18It's a cue for these girls to cos a distraction.
0:28:18 > 0:28:20Steph, what are you doing? You can't go in there.
0:28:20 > 0:28:27Acting drunk, one girl enters the casino pit, which is strictly off limits to members of the public.
0:28:27 > 0:28:29They draw the pit boss away from the table.
0:28:29 > 0:28:34The dealer only looks away for a second, but that's all it takes.
0:28:34 > 0:28:39We're gonna get in so much trouble. We're getting kicked out.
0:28:39 > 0:28:44Whilst the dealer is distracted, Paul snatches the casino shoe and passes it to his date.
0:28:44 > 0:28:48Alex instantly replaces it with their own shoe.
0:28:50 > 0:28:54And the casino shoe is put back in the handbag.
0:28:54 > 0:28:56No wonder Alex is looking pleased with himself.
0:28:56 > 0:29:03With the shoe now switched, the hustlers can play with their own decks and are guaranteed to win big.
0:29:03 > 0:29:06But with possible surveillance footage, plus the shoe in the bag
0:29:06 > 0:29:13as evidence, the boys need to make a sharp exit and allow the final member of the team to clean up.
0:29:13 > 0:29:18And here she is. It's Jess and an accomplice.
0:29:18 > 0:29:21That's me done. Thank you.
0:29:21 > 0:29:26Let's get out of here. As quickly as possible before we get arrested.
0:29:26 > 0:29:29Please can I get in on this?
0:29:29 > 0:29:32All the players at the table now know the exact order of the cards.
0:29:32 > 0:29:37If the spare chair gets filled, one of the team will leave so the card order remains the same.
0:29:37 > 0:29:41Even if security rewind the tapes Jess can't be connected with the shoe switch.
0:29:41 > 0:29:47The first hand out and what a surprise, Jess hits two blackjacks.
0:29:47 > 0:29:49Thank you very much.
0:29:54 > 0:30:01- Who'd have thought it? Two more blackjacks.- I'm a lucky girl.
0:30:01 > 0:30:06Those green chips are worth 25 each, and the black ones 100.
0:30:06 > 0:30:12As the next few hands are played, Jess's winning streak continues and
0:30:12 > 0:30:17the other members of the team are not doing badly either.
0:30:17 > 0:30:21You looking at my chips?
0:30:21 > 0:30:24- Well, yeah.- Look good, don't they?
0:30:24 > 0:30:27- Very nice.- That stack of chips won't go unnoticed for long by
0:30:27 > 0:30:31casino security, and so Jess needs to get out of there sharp.
0:30:31 > 0:30:34I'm done, are you done?
0:30:34 > 0:30:39- I'm gonna have a problem carrying these.- If she can escape in time,
0:30:39 > 0:30:44she'll have virtually emptied the dealer's tray and made hundreds of thousands of dollars for the team.
0:30:44 > 0:30:46Let's get our night started.
0:30:46 > 0:30:48That's for you, cheers.
0:30:48 > 0:30:52Good luck, boys. Enjoy yourself. Bye.
0:30:52 > 0:30:54Mission accomplished.
0:30:58 > 0:31:00We've got to the halfway stage.
0:31:00 > 0:31:03At number ten, the hustler who's made hundreds of
0:31:03 > 0:31:07pounds just by crossing the road, in the three way lift.
0:31:07 > 0:31:09Oh, I'm so sorry, are you all right?
0:31:09 > 0:31:12At number nine, thanks to a jacket and badge, Alex
0:31:12 > 0:31:17and Paul stole the cars of their dreams in the valet distraction.
0:31:17 > 0:31:19Number eight.
0:31:19 > 0:31:23Alex and Jess's domestic distracted this assistant just long enough for
0:31:23 > 0:31:28Paul to gain a new Rolex in the slap swindle.
0:31:28 > 0:31:33Joint 6th, a good deed led to this lady loosing almost every penny
0:31:33 > 0:31:35she owns in the bag and pin snatch.
0:31:35 > 0:31:39- Steph, what you doing?- And with the largest team they've ever assembled,
0:31:39 > 0:31:43the hustlers make their biggest ever score in this shoe switch.
0:31:43 > 0:31:47Now it's time to see which cons made your top five.
0:31:51 > 0:31:55You know, when we first started this show, I really never thought I'd end
0:31:55 > 0:32:02up dressed as a sheikh, walking out of a jewellery store, with thousands of dollars worth of jewels.
0:32:02 > 0:32:04Just never thought I'd reach that stage.
0:32:04 > 0:32:06Well, you know, when we were in the bathroom and I was waiting
0:32:06 > 0:32:09for my cue to come out and it was for you to shout my name, Fatima.
0:32:09 > 0:32:11I just couldn't walk out cos I was just giggling so much, cos I just
0:32:11 > 0:32:18thought the whole situation was just absurd. This is mystery millionaire.
0:32:21 > 0:32:27This jeweller has come to an hotel suite to make an important delivery.
0:32:37 > 0:32:40- Doing good.- Stand there, please.
0:32:40 > 0:32:42Warm day.
0:32:42 > 0:32:44- Would you please?- Too hot for this.
0:32:46 > 0:32:48Put it on the table.
0:32:53 > 0:32:55The jewels are laid out.
0:33:09 > 0:33:12How you doing, sir?
0:33:12 > 0:33:13Good afternoon.
0:33:13 > 0:33:15Thank you for coming down, I'm Sheikh Khalil.
0:33:15 > 0:33:18So why is Alex dressed as a sheikh?
0:33:18 > 0:33:22To find out the answer, we need to go back 24 hours.
0:33:22 > 0:33:27The cast for this scam are...
0:33:38 > 0:33:41Yes, please.
0:33:41 > 0:33:43May I see this ring, please?
0:33:49 > 0:33:53- Yes, we would like to have this ring. - OK.
0:33:53 > 0:33:56We can pay for this now, Mr Crook.
0:33:56 > 0:34:00Alex hands over a cloned credit card to pay for the ring.
0:34:02 > 0:34:04Justin.
0:34:04 > 0:34:06Would you like to run this through?
0:34:07 > 0:34:09This is the convincer.
0:34:09 > 0:34:12The jeweller now believes that Alex is an affluent Arab.
0:34:12 > 0:34:16I'd like to look at the one with the ruby, I like rubies. You like rubies?
0:34:21 > 0:34:24Of course she does. Especially if they're free.
0:34:24 > 0:34:30There you are. This is ruby and diamond and 18ct yellow gold.
0:34:30 > 0:34:32This is very, very nice.
0:34:32 > 0:34:35OK, there's also a matching set of earrings.
0:34:35 > 0:34:42A broach, with rubies, diamonds and diamond ring also matches this set.
0:34:42 > 0:34:44This is all 80,000.
0:34:44 > 0:34:47A very fair price. OK. I would like to purchase this.
0:34:47 > 0:34:52What I would like is, I would like these delivered to my suite tomorrow afternoon.
0:34:52 > 0:34:54- Cash will be waiting there for you. - That's fine.
0:34:54 > 0:34:56We will be there at 2pm.
0:35:01 > 0:35:02Well, that was easy.
0:35:04 > 0:35:08So, now you know why Alex is posing as Sheikh Khalil.
0:35:08 > 0:35:10Thank you, this is wonderful.
0:35:10 > 0:35:12He shows the jeweller the money.
0:35:12 > 0:35:14I have the money here.
0:35:14 > 0:35:20What I would like to do is, I would like to get my wife to try, I'm just going to get this.
0:35:20 > 0:35:22One second, please.
0:35:22 > 0:35:24Fatima?
0:35:28 > 0:35:31Like to try in the sun, if you come this way.
0:35:31 > 0:35:35Mr Crook, pass me the necklace, please.
0:35:38 > 0:35:40Thank you.
0:35:40 > 0:35:43- You like it?- Yes.- OK.
0:35:43 > 0:35:45Maybe we should try it on without.
0:35:45 > 0:35:51One moment. My wife has to take the headscarf, if you accompany Mr Crook just outside, he will wait with you.
0:35:51 > 0:35:54Not wanting to cause offence, and being unsure of cultural
0:35:54 > 0:35:59differences, the jeweller follows Paul out of the room.
0:36:06 > 0:36:12With the jeweller separated from his merchandise, Alex and Jess gather up the gems.
0:36:23 > 0:36:29Jess slips into the adjoining room with the jewels and the money,
0:36:29 > 0:36:35stashing them safely on the trolley before changing out of her disguise.
0:36:35 > 0:36:38Alex brings Paul back into the suite.
0:36:38 > 0:36:42Mr Crook, the telephone is ringing, can you come, please?
0:36:42 > 0:36:44One second, please.
0:36:44 > 0:36:47Fatima, are you ok?
0:36:49 > 0:36:54The jeweller is left in the corridor, believing that he is covering the only exit.
0:36:57 > 0:37:01And now to put the final part of the plan into action.
0:37:22 > 0:37:27The jeweller turns and sees a couple of waiters leaving a room.
0:37:27 > 0:37:33But what he doesn't see is his 80,000 worth of gems leaving with them.
0:37:44 > 0:37:45Sir?
0:37:47 > 0:37:49Hello?
0:37:57 > 0:37:58Excuse me?
0:38:00 > 0:38:03Hello? Hello?
0:38:06 > 0:38:10Hello? Hello?
0:38:11 > 0:38:15Hello? Hello?
0:39:07 > 0:39:09In at four.
0:39:11 > 0:39:13I still can't get over how well this one worked.
0:39:13 > 0:39:17At one point there was a queue of people coming over to my stall and I
0:39:17 > 0:39:19felt so bad for you two in the back, you must have been so, so busy.
0:39:19 > 0:39:21We were incredibly busy, back there.
0:39:21 > 0:39:26- Yeah and one of us was doing all the wrapping cos you did no wrapping at all.- I was packing the boxes.
0:39:26 > 0:39:30Besides, you're clearly much better with ribbons and bows than I am.
0:39:30 > 0:39:33This is free gift wrapping.
0:39:33 > 0:39:38It's Christmas time, the season of goodwill to all men.
0:39:38 > 0:39:42And within the great festive spirit, the busy shopper is often treated to
0:39:42 > 0:39:45such delights as this free gift wrap service.
0:39:45 > 0:39:49Unfortunately, this one is run by...
0:39:49 > 0:39:51How can I help you?
0:39:51 > 0:39:53We'll have that wrapped for you.
0:39:53 > 0:39:55Our hustlers have managed to erect a makeshift marquee
0:39:55 > 0:39:58next to the Santa's grotto in this shopping centre.
0:39:58 > 0:40:02Yes, what would you like gift wrapped? Oh, lovely.
0:40:02 > 0:40:05Jess is happy taking shoppers' Christmas gifts to pass onto her busy
0:40:05 > 0:40:10helpers who offer a very quick but unconventional gift wrapping service.
0:40:10 > 0:40:12It's some beauty products.
0:40:12 > 0:40:14The boys waste no time in un-wrapping the box and
0:40:14 > 0:40:20removing the expensive contents, replacing them with a little festive present of their own.
0:40:20 > 0:40:22Hello. Sorry.
0:40:22 > 0:40:24While Jess receives more gifts, Alex and Paul neatly gift
0:40:24 > 0:40:30wrap the satsuma-filled cosmetic box, which will be returned to the unknowing victim.
0:40:30 > 0:40:33Tie a false knot.
0:40:33 > 0:40:35Thank you very much. OK I'll see you in a bit.
0:40:35 > 0:40:37Bye.
0:40:37 > 0:40:40Hi. You all right there?
0:40:42 > 0:40:44- We're doing a free gift wrap today, takes about 20 minutes.- OK.
0:40:44 > 0:40:46That's lovely.
0:40:46 > 0:40:49- Is that all right? - Yeah, no that's absolutely fine.
0:40:49 > 0:40:52Can you bring like lots in like if I was to buy loads?
0:40:52 > 0:40:53That shouldn't actually be a problem.
0:40:53 > 0:40:57If you just wanna pop back in 20 minutes, it'll be absolutely no problem. OK?
0:40:57 > 0:41:00- Excellent, thank you. - See you in a bit, bye.
0:41:00 > 0:41:01- What have you got?- What did we get?
0:41:01 > 0:41:03- Toys!- Toys!
0:41:03 > 0:41:06The boys weigh each gift as soon as it comes in before replacing the
0:41:06 > 0:41:12contents with an equally weighted stash from their own festive store.
0:41:14 > 0:41:18This time round it's wrapping paper, oranges and wood chippings.
0:41:20 > 0:41:22- Hello. How are you?- Fine, thank you.
0:41:22 > 0:41:24- Have you got a few gifts there? - Yeah.
0:41:24 > 0:41:26Oh, nice I like it.
0:41:26 > 0:41:32Next through the door is a toaster and to weigh down the box some oranges and potatoes.
0:41:35 > 0:41:37That doesn't feel like a toaster.
0:41:37 > 0:41:41Potatoes rattle a bit too much to make a convincing toaster so Paul
0:41:41 > 0:41:44- and Alex decide to pad it out with some straw.- Feels like a toaster.
0:41:44 > 0:41:46Feels like a toaster.
0:41:46 > 0:41:50Bingo. Another one gets wrapped.
0:41:50 > 0:41:52Hello, how are you?
0:41:52 > 0:41:59Realising a good offer when she sees one, this mark has returned with another gift to be wrapped.
0:41:59 > 0:42:01Nice. Thank you very much, I'll see you in a bit. Bye.
0:42:01 > 0:42:04This time, it's an expensive digital camera.
0:42:04 > 0:42:07Ooooh!
0:42:07 > 0:42:08And the boys seem to think that an orange,
0:42:08 > 0:42:15potato and a piece of coal are a fair swap for a digital camera.
0:42:15 > 0:42:19They weigh it, pad it, wrap it and give it back to Jess.
0:42:19 > 0:42:21- Jess.- Hello.
0:42:21 > 0:42:24One by one, our happy shoppers return to collect their
0:42:24 > 0:42:28freshly wrapped gifts ready to place under the Christmas tree.
0:42:28 > 0:42:29There you go, Maggie, thank you very much. Have a lovely Christmas.
0:42:29 > 0:42:32There you go. Is that ok for you?
0:42:32 > 0:42:36Meanwhile, Alex and Paul are busy packing up their newly acquired
0:42:36 > 0:42:39Christmas presents in their Santa sacks.
0:42:39 > 0:42:41There we go, is that ok for you?
0:42:41 > 0:42:43Thank you very much. Have a lovely Christmas.
0:42:43 > 0:42:45- OK.- Bye.
0:42:45 > 0:42:50With the shopping centre winding down, the team call it a day and shut up shop.
0:42:54 > 0:42:58The hustlers leave with their Santa sacks full of stolen presents,
0:42:58 > 0:43:03and, as for the victims, they won't discover what's taken place until Christmas day.
0:43:03 > 0:43:08These hustlers are far happier to receive than to give during the season of goodwill.
0:43:13 > 0:43:16Due to another tie, we have joint second.
0:43:16 > 0:43:20This scam worked so, so well, but it was just so uncomfortable
0:43:20 > 0:43:24for me cos I was sat in a tiny little box for over two hours.
0:43:24 > 0:43:29You know, the thing that really got to me was while we were building it, while Jess was still getting in
0:43:29 > 0:43:32and out of the box, people were trying to use the machine, we were turning them away.
0:43:32 > 0:43:35But you know, that shows you how convincing the box was.
0:43:35 > 0:43:38This is called the cash machine con.
0:43:38 > 0:43:42In the UK there are around 100 withdrawals from cash points every
0:43:42 > 0:43:50second, and that high demand means that cash machines are springing up in shops, pubs and on the street.
0:43:50 > 0:43:54We're all used to protecting our pin number from prying eyes, but what if
0:43:54 > 0:44:01the whole machine is designed to hustle money from your bank account and into the pockets of con men?
0:44:01 > 0:44:05This is the cash machine con.
0:44:10 > 0:44:12That's lovely.
0:44:12 > 0:44:14- Yeah.- This is good, isn't it?
0:44:14 > 0:44:17In the den, the boys assemble the fake cash machine...
0:44:17 > 0:44:19- I'm gonna hook this up to the computer.- Yeah.
0:44:19 > 0:44:22- And then tap the screen from here and also here.- Camera.
0:44:22 > 0:44:24- Camera here.- That's perfect.
0:44:24 > 0:44:27..making sure every last detail looks authentic.
0:44:27 > 0:44:32You hit the space bar, enter your pin, you get the pin from the keyboard there.
0:44:32 > 0:44:37Please wait while we process your request, just wait as long as you want.
0:44:39 > 0:44:40Right, come on, let's go.
0:44:40 > 0:44:44Once the paint's dry, the hustlers assemble the plywood cash point
0:44:44 > 0:44:48and place it in a spot with plenty of passing pedestrians.
0:44:52 > 0:44:56But each time they put their card in, it's rejected.
0:44:56 > 0:45:00The reason's simple - normal cash machines are supposed
0:45:00 > 0:45:03to be full of money, but this one's designed to hide a hustler.
0:45:03 > 0:45:05- Thank you.- Thank you.
0:45:05 > 0:45:07Oh.
0:45:07 > 0:45:09- All right?- Yeah.
0:45:09 > 0:45:12- That's fine.- Bye.- Watch fingers.
0:45:16 > 0:45:20Inside the cramped box, Jess has the laptop which controls
0:45:20 > 0:45:24the display screen of the cash machine and a magnetic card reader
0:45:24 > 0:45:26able to copy bank card details.
0:45:26 > 0:45:32It's also equipped with a small camera to record pin number entries.
0:45:32 > 0:45:34She doesn't have long to wait.
0:45:34 > 0:45:39It only takes a few minutes for an unsuspecting victim to approach the machine.
0:45:39 > 0:45:45As soon as he inserts his card, Jess springs into action.
0:45:45 > 0:45:48While she quickly processes the card in the laptop,
0:45:48 > 0:45:51Paul keeps watch outside, just in case the mark realises
0:45:51 > 0:45:53the box is dodgy.
0:45:55 > 0:45:59Jess quickly pokes the mark's card back out of the machine.
0:46:02 > 0:46:05Frustrated that the cash point's not working,
0:46:05 > 0:46:09he goes in search of another ATM, unaware that he's just been scammed.
0:46:09 > 0:46:12Even though the cash point only appeared
0:46:12 > 0:46:18in the street a few minutes ago, it takes just seconds for another mark to try to withdraw money.
0:46:18 > 0:46:22Again, Jess takes the card and changes the display
0:46:22 > 0:46:24to ask for a pin number.
0:46:24 > 0:46:28Jess now has enough information to clone her card, clear out her bank
0:46:28 > 0:46:32account, and go on a shopping spree at the mark's expense.
0:46:35 > 0:46:39Another unsatisfied customer.
0:46:44 > 0:46:48She's got her work cut out just keeping up.
0:46:50 > 0:46:55In a very short time, this scam can earn the hustlers tens of thousands of pounds.
0:47:00 > 0:47:02After just two hours,
0:47:02 > 0:47:05the hustlers have collected the account information
0:47:05 > 0:47:08and pin numbers of 25 unsuspecting card holders.
0:47:10 > 0:47:14It told me after I'd put my card in, that it was unable to dispense cash.
0:47:14 > 0:47:16It looks normal, all the functions, buttons.
0:47:16 > 0:47:19I gave it a kick cos it had no money, it was solid.
0:47:19 > 0:47:21I cannot see how anyone would know my pin number.
0:47:21 > 0:47:23Is it not a real cash machine?
0:47:23 > 0:47:25What a twit I look.
0:47:25 > 0:47:27You could draw anything out me bank.
0:47:27 > 0:47:28I could have been cleaned out then.
0:47:28 > 0:47:32I could have been absolutely cleaned out. Oh dear.
0:47:33 > 0:47:39While this cash machine never gives you any money, it does pay out a tidy sum to the scam artists.
0:47:39 > 0:47:45And before anyone rumbles them, all they have to do is pack it up and move it to a street corner near you.
0:47:51 > 0:47:52Joint second.
0:47:53 > 0:47:56I'll always remember this scam, because it's the first one
0:47:56 > 0:47:57the three of us did together.
0:47:57 > 0:48:01I remember being so nervous before thinking "what if this goes wrong?"
0:48:01 > 0:48:06"What if that goes wrong?" But it just went so well, it couldn't have gone any better.
0:48:06 > 0:48:08Remember how much we rehearsed? It was early days
0:48:08 > 0:48:11so we rehearsed every single eventuality.
0:48:11 > 0:48:14What happens if this happens, and of course what happened on the day?
0:48:14 > 0:48:19Something we hadn't rehearsed. This is the Jewellery Shop Scam.
0:48:21 > 0:48:26The hustlers have selected a small high street jewellers as the perfect place to stage this scam.
0:48:27 > 0:48:31Unbeknown to the shop staff, our hidden cameras had been placed
0:48:31 > 0:48:34inside to cover the following action.
0:48:34 > 0:48:38Jess enters the shop first, looking well-dressed and respectable.
0:48:38 > 0:48:40- Hiya.- Hi.
0:48:40 > 0:48:42- Oh, it's so cold. - I know, its horrible today.
0:48:42 > 0:48:44I'm looking for a necklace.
0:48:44 > 0:48:48She approaches the counter and talks to the staff about wanting to buy a new necklace.
0:48:48 > 0:48:50Silver.
0:48:50 > 0:48:52Definitely...
0:48:52 > 0:48:56Alex comes into the shop shortly after.
0:48:56 > 0:48:59He is apparently just another browsing shopper.
0:48:59 > 0:49:01And where's the third member of our team?
0:49:01 > 0:49:05Paul is outside, ready to step in on cue.
0:49:05 > 0:49:07Got a nice one here.
0:49:07 > 0:49:10After some browsing, they show Jess a necklace that takes her fancy.
0:49:10 > 0:49:12Yeah, that's the sort of length.
0:49:12 > 0:49:14- Yes.- How much is this one?
0:49:14 > 0:49:17- It's quite expensive, actually.- Oh.
0:49:19 > 0:49:23£624.
0:49:23 > 0:49:28The necklace is worth around £600, which is a suitable bit of swag for this scam.
0:49:28 > 0:49:32Jess seems happy with the choice, and says she'll buy it.
0:49:32 > 0:49:34One, two, three,
0:49:34 > 0:49:38four, that's a hundred.
0:49:38 > 0:49:41One, two, three, four.
0:49:41 > 0:49:44As she finishes counting the notes, Alex sweeps in.
0:49:44 > 0:49:48- OK, stop there, police. - What?- Walthamstow Police.
0:49:48 > 0:49:51Tracey, I'm placing you under arrest for deception and fraud.
0:49:51 > 0:49:53Leave that money, let my colleague in.
0:49:53 > 0:49:58Flashing the fake police badge, he arrests Jess for passing counterfeit money.
0:49:58 > 0:50:01- Will the shopkeepers buy his act? - We've been following her all day.
0:50:01 > 0:50:04There's been counterfeit cash.
0:50:04 > 0:50:08She's been passing it off for jewellers.
0:50:09 > 0:50:10Can I have a look?
0:50:10 > 0:50:17- Yeah, go ahead.- The shocked shopkeepers have bought his line and the hook and sinker too.
0:50:17 > 0:50:21The hustlers insist the cash is forged and must be bagged as evidence.
0:50:21 > 0:50:25In fact, it's the gang's own hustled bank roll and it's not forged at all.
0:50:25 > 0:50:28Has to all go in for evidence for her.
0:50:28 > 0:50:30I'm afraid that's part of the evidence as well now.
0:50:30 > 0:50:32You will get it back obviously.
0:50:32 > 0:50:39And there it is, Alex the fake copper has convinced the shop keeper to bag up the £600 necklace as well.
0:50:39 > 0:50:42If I could ask you just to pop that in here.
0:50:42 > 0:50:45- Thank you.- It's all going to plan.
0:50:45 > 0:50:48With the necklace bagged, the scam is complete.
0:50:48 > 0:50:54Our team of hustlers have cleverly choreographed a theft worth £600 from right under their noses.
0:50:54 > 0:50:57- Bitch! You could have cost me my job, you know that?- Yeah.
0:50:59 > 0:51:05- The hustlers leave the shop claiming to be off to the police station.- OK.
0:51:05 > 0:51:08I'll be back in an hour. I'm going to take a full statement from you.
0:51:08 > 0:51:11Obviously it will go down as evidence for her, yeah?
0:51:11 > 0:51:18Had this been a real scam, it would have been the last time the shopkeepers ever saw their necklace.
0:51:26 > 0:51:31Here it is - the scam you voted the Real Hustle's best ever con.
0:51:32 > 0:51:37You know, the hardest part about this wasn't switching the till in and out,
0:51:37 > 0:51:39it was carrying that thing into the store and then back out again.
0:51:39 > 0:51:43Especially after it was filled with money. It weighed a tonne.
0:51:43 > 0:51:47Remember after we set it up, it was quiet to begin with, and then it got really busy
0:51:47 > 0:51:50and there was loads of people trying to pay at this fake till.
0:51:50 > 0:51:55And we had to struggle for a quiet time to pack it all up and leave.
0:51:55 > 0:51:59- It was too successful.- It was! This is the fake till.
0:52:01 > 0:52:04It's the Christmas rush, and to cope with the high demand
0:52:04 > 0:52:09shops have to employ additional staff and open extra tills.
0:52:09 > 0:52:11So under these perfect conditions,
0:52:11 > 0:52:17the boys are gonna see if they can replicate a scam that happened in a London department store.
0:52:20 > 0:52:24This is one of the toughest scams the hustlers have attempted.
0:52:24 > 0:52:28The store is patrolled by security guards and management.
0:52:28 > 0:52:31If the boys get recognised, the game's up.
0:52:31 > 0:52:37They split up and Alex, who is gonna play the role of the till assistant, needs to look the part.
0:52:37 > 0:52:42And where better to get your outfit from than the store itself?
0:52:42 > 0:52:48He simply changes into his new uniform in an unmanned changing room.
0:52:48 > 0:52:52Meanwhile, Paul heads to a cashier's desk at the back of the store
0:52:52 > 0:52:55that they know won't be in use. But what's Paul got in the bag?
0:52:56 > 0:53:00It's a fully functioning cashier till with a twist.
0:53:01 > 0:53:05Earlier in the day the boys bought a cheap portable cash till
0:53:05 > 0:53:09and programmed it to print out receipts with the store's name.
0:53:09 > 0:53:12- Please call again. - Please don't call the police.
0:53:12 > 0:53:18Whilst Alex is making sure he looks the part, Paul is setting up a PDA with a card reader attached to it
0:53:18 > 0:53:23which will record the details of any bank card that is swiped at the bogus till.
0:53:23 > 0:53:27The till is up and running and ready for Alex.
0:53:27 > 0:53:32They've gone unnoticed and now, as far as anyone is concerned,
0:53:32 > 0:53:38Alex is just another cashier and Paul stays close to keep an eye out for security guards.
0:53:38 > 0:53:42They've given themselves a few hours to get as much money as possible
0:53:42 > 0:53:45and it's not long before their first customer approaches.
0:53:45 > 0:53:48So how many have you got? Four.
0:53:50 > 0:53:52That's 24, please.
0:53:52 > 0:53:56Oh, buy one, get one free - I didn't see the sticker there. OK, well, that's...£12.
0:53:56 > 0:54:01The instant Alex has opened the till a queue of people has formed.
0:54:01 > 0:54:06- Thank you very much.- Alex makes sure he takes off the security tags.
0:54:06 > 0:54:10If a customer sets off the alarm, his cover could be blown.
0:54:10 > 0:54:14This man wants to pay by credit card. This is great news for Alex.
0:54:14 > 0:54:17He skims it in the card reader that Paul attached earlier
0:54:17 > 0:54:21- which then records all of the man's card details.- It's a new card.
0:54:21 > 0:54:23- Have you authorised it already? - Yeah, I have.
0:54:23 > 0:54:25He then pretends that the card reader doesn't work
0:54:25 > 0:54:30and asks the man if he can pay in cash, a double whammy.
0:54:30 > 0:54:34Alex and Paul now have the details to clone this man's card
0:54:34 > 0:54:37and potentially clean out his bank account.
0:54:37 > 0:54:39Ready for my next customer, please. Thank you.
0:54:40 > 0:54:44Over the next hour the guys totally clean up.
0:54:44 > 0:54:48Getting numerous credit card details, bank account details,
0:54:48 > 0:54:51cheques and cash transactions.
0:54:53 > 0:55:00All the while, Paul is vigilantly keeping an eye out for security guards or anything suspicious.
0:55:00 > 0:55:04This lady wants to pay by cheque - that's perfectly fine by Alex.
0:55:04 > 0:55:08He can hand her his pen, and then ask for a cheque guarantee card,
0:55:08 > 0:55:12which he swipes through the card reader to obtain her bank details.
0:55:12 > 0:55:17She doesn't question the fact you don't need to do this when taking a cheque.
0:55:17 > 0:55:19And the same goes for this gentleman.
0:55:19 > 0:55:25He hands over his cheque guarantee card, Alex swipes it and has now got all his details.
0:55:25 > 0:55:26This one?
0:55:28 > 0:55:31- Or this one?- Go away.
0:55:34 > 0:55:37Another credit card followed by more cash.
0:55:37 > 0:55:41They've been here an hour and a half and Paul is getting itchy feet.
0:55:41 > 0:55:46- The longer they stay, the higher the risk of getting caught.- What do you think? Another 5 minutes?
0:55:46 > 0:55:49- Another 5 minutes.- Make sure I can still lift that thing off the desk.
0:55:49 > 0:55:51Yeah, no, we're doing good. Let's give it another 5.
0:55:56 > 0:56:00Over the next 5 minutes, the guys get another 5 customers...
0:56:00 > 0:56:05- Thanks very much. Bye-bye.- ..until Paul decides to call it a day.
0:56:09 > 0:56:11This is the final run.
0:56:11 > 0:56:18Alex must get out of his clothes and Paul has to get the till out of the shop without being spotted.
0:56:33 > 0:56:41They've made it with a grand total of £1,860 and 15 swiped credit cards.
0:56:41 > 0:56:44Our hustlers have pulled off the fake till scam.
0:56:48 > 0:56:53So, those were the cons which you voted the best ever.
0:56:53 > 0:56:58Remember, wherever you are or whoever you're with, if it sounds too good to be true...
0:56:58 > 0:57:00it probably is.