Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
From fake poltergeists to made-up mediums and eerie stunts that fooled the public, these chilling cons proved that the supernatural can be used to terrify, manipulate, and even kill. Join us as we uncover some of the most unsettling ghost hoaxes ever pulled off, from historic trickery to infamous broadcast deception and beyond. Our countdown includes the Drummer of Tedworth, Helen Duncan, Gef the Talking Mongoose, the Enfield Poltergeist, the Cock Lane Ghost, the Hammersmith Ghost, and more! Which spooky scam shocked you the most? Let us know in the comments below!
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From fake poltergeists to made-up mediums and eerie stunts that fooled the public, these chilling cons proved that the supernatural can be used to terrify, manipulate, and even kill. Join us as we uncover some of the most unsettling ghost hoaxes ever pulled off, from historic trickery to infamous broadcast deception and beyond. Our countdown includes the Drummer of Tedworth, Helen Duncan, Gef the Talking Mongoose, the Enfield Poltergeist, the Cock Lane Ghost, the Hammersmith Ghost, and more! Which spooky scam shocked you the most? Let us know in the comments below!
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WatchMojo UK is your source for British Top 10s, covering popular shows like Doctor Who, Strictly Come Dancing, Great British Bake Off, Coronation Street, The Morning, Good Morning Britain, The Graham Norton Show, Sherlock, and more! We also cover the latest in British Movies, Music
#Ghosts #UK #Paranormal
