“Rip Off Britain” returns this Monday, tackling a very modern problem: shopping app addiction. Gloria Hunniford, Julia Somerville, and Louise Minchin investigate how these apps employ sneaky tactics to encourage, or even force, overspending. Viewers will be surprised at just how manipulative and addictive these tactics are. The series continues its mission to expose consumer issues and help viewers steer clear of scams and rip-offs.
This week, the team hears from small business owners locked out of their WhatsApp Business accounts, effectively cutting them off from customers and creating a logistical nightmare. Plus, in an era of increasingly cashless transactions, the team also examines the issue of declining ATM availability, exploring measures to guarantee that everyone can access physical money. From app addiction to digital dilemmas to the very real need for tangible cash, this episode of “Rip Off Britain” looks like essential viewing for anyone trying to keep up in today’s fast-changing consumer landscape.
The show airs Monday, April 28th at 9:30 AM GMT on BBC One.
