6. The calls

After never receiving the money raised in their children’s 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 BBC Eye investigation for the BBC 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