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World of Secrets The Child Cancer Scam
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Mothers whose children have cancer confront the people who scammed them. They want answers.

After never receiving the money raised in their children鈥檚 name, mothers are finally confronting the scammers and demanding answers.

Now is the time to ask why. Where is the money?

Season 10 of World of Secrets, The Child Cancer Scam, is a 麻豆社 Eye investigation for the 麻豆社 World Service.

Please note, the image is being used for illustrative purposes only and the child depicted is a model.

World of Secrets will be back with gripping new investigations in 2026.

Reporter and Presenter: Simi Jolaoso
Additional reporting: Jack Goodman and Ned Davies
Writer and Producer: Neil McCarthy and Rob Wilson
Sound design: Andy Fell
Executive Producer: Rebecca Henschke
Commissioning Senior Producer: Sarah Green
Commissioning Editor: Jon Manel

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