David Wilson's Crime Files

David Wilson investigates how fraudsters can target and exploit people when they are at their most vulnerable, by posing as trusted figures like doctors or funeral directors.

David Wilson explores disinformation and fraud in the influencer industry, and how self-styled online experts can cause harm in the real world.

Professor David Wilson investigates financial crime through the story of one of Scotland’s most prolific investment fraudsters – crooked Aberdeen financial advisor Alistair Greig.

David Wilson investigates fraud and forgery in art and literature, discovering how fake Robert Burns manuscripts are still causing problems for collectors.

David Wilson investigates ‘white collar’ crime, exploring how a fraudster made himself a Scottish ‘laird’ after stealing millions from the Met Police.

David Wilson explores how religion and spirituality can be fertile ground for fraudsters who exploit people’s need to believe.

David Wilson investigates stories of audacious imposters, explores how deep fakes are creating new opportunities for large scale fraud, and meets a deep fake version of himself.

David Wilson investigates romance fraud, where vulnerable people looking for love online are seduced into fake relationships, asked for money, and ultimately ripped off.

David Wilson investigates investment fraud and cyber-crime, including a cryptocurrency scam which uses tech to target and rip off unsuspecting victims.