05/11/2012
David Whiteley investigates a man posing as a reality TV producer to trick people out of thousands of pounds, and examines a scheme aimed at saving the East coast's fishing fleet.
David Whiteley investigates the Buckinghamshire conman who's been posing as a reality TV producer to trick people out of thousands of pounds, and examines the scheme aimed at saving the East coast's traditional fishing fleet. Plus archaeologists digging up a treasure trove of Cambridgeshire's bronze age past.
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Video: Reality TV celebrities targeted by conman
Reality TV celebrities have been targeted by a notorious Bristol conman looking to convince investors he is a successful media producer, a 大象传媒 investigation has found.
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Selva Carmichael, 51, now of Chackmore, Buckinghamshire, presented himself as Silva 'Silver Fox' Michael, the president of WorldScreen Group to win over potential investors.
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Carmichael filmed with Big Brother stars Mario Marconi from Widnes and Lisa Appleton from Warrington for a show that never aired.
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He also tried to pose as the manager of former X Factor contestant, Chico.
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大象传媒 Inside Out has discovered Carmichael also failed to pay celebrity-backed charity the Five Stars Appeal thousands of pounds worth of promised donations.
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Carmichael, who ran a major Spanish property scam from Bristol more than a decade ago, has failed to respond to inquiries made by the 大象传媒.
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on the 大象传媒 News website.
Selva Carmichael targets Big Brother and The X Factor contestants
Reality TV celebrities have been targeted by a notorious Bristol conman looking to convince investors he is a successful media producer.
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Selva Carmichael, 51, posed as Silva Michael, boss of WorldScreen Group.
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He filmed with Big Brother stars Mario Marconi and Lisa Appleton for a show that never aired and posed as the manager of The X Factor singer Chico.
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Carmichael, who is now being sued by one investor for more than 拢42,000, declined to comment on the allegations.
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on the 大象传媒 News website.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Whiteley |
| Series Editor | Diana Hare |
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- Mon 5 Nov 2012 19:30大象传媒 One East & Cambridgeshire only