Big growth in money mules accounts

Four energy companies go bust in a fortnight. Gas and electricity prices set to rise by 12% for millions of customers. And there are warnings of energy shortages this winter. What can consumers do to protect themselves?

There has been a rapid growth in the number of young people who appear to be laundering money through their bank accounts for criminals.

And a bank offering special deals for students turns down one eighteen year old because her credit score is only ‘good’.

Presenter: Paul Lewis Researcher: Anita Langary Reporter: Dan Whitworth Production co-ordinator: Janet Staples Series producer: Alex Lewis Editor: Emma Rippon