Dr Xand's Con or Cure

It examines the scandal whereby firms are legally permitted to withdraw money from a person's bank account without the account holder's knowledge. It also looks at the addictive dangers of a hair‑loss drug and the risks it poses to users.

This episode is a programme that centres on two unsettling contemporary issues. It brings viewers face‑to‑face with a financial scandal where firms are able to withdraw cash from an individual’s bank account without the account holder ever realising it, and it also shines a light on the hazardous, habit‑forming nature of a medication marketed for hair loss. The core of the story follows the mechanics of the banking scandal, showing how companies exploit legal loopholes to take money straight from people’s accounts while remaining invisible to the victims. In parallel, the episode follows the trajectory of a hair‑loss drug that, despite promising results, can quickly become addictive, putting users at risk of dependence and further health complications. Both strands are presented as separate but equally troubling developments. Beyond the basic outline, the programme ties the two topics together by underscoring how ordinary consumers can be caught off guard by seemingly legitimate services that turn dangerous. It points out the ease with which legal frameworks can be stretched to profit from unsuspecting individuals, whether through hidden financial charges or through the lure of a quick fix for baldness that hides a darker side. The episode therefore serves as a cautionary look at the hidden costs hidden behind everyday products and services.