James Anderson, known as 'Britain's kindest plumber,' has been exposed for fabricating stories of helping vulnerable people to raise millions in donations. An investigation revealed that his firm, Depher, posted misleading stories on social media, exploiting elderly people. Anderson has apologized for the controversy and stated he never intended to scam anyone. Despite his apology, Anderson's citizen award has been rescinded, and he faces significant backlash. He has expressed a desire to repair the damage and restore trust in Depher. Anderson is also accused of pocketing £10k in public donations.
'Kindest plumber' has award rescinded after claims he faked stories to raise money https://t.co/SIuTctfqgq
Britain's 'kindest' plumber has citizen award rescinded after trader faked stories about helping vulnerable people and pocketed £10k in donations https://t.co/vxgVRg2Oct https://t.co/WGnFe2bNFe
#NDTVWorld | Man Dubbed Britain's Kindest Plumber Admits To Fabricating Stories To Gain Donations https://t.co/2ICScoyVVI https://t.co/B4kIW1w3Xy
'I'm only human': Britain's 'kindest' plumber issues grovelling apology amid claims he faked stories about helping vulnerable people - but denies spending public donations on a house and car https://t.co/DZJGoAbWoV https://t.co/boGeDp3B7q
'Britain's kindest plumber' apologises and says he's 'only human' after he was accused of faking stories for cash https://t.co/hja9JHSmcv
'I need to repair the damage. I need to bring the trust back to Depher.; Plumber, James Anderson, says 'he really apologises' for all the controversy surrounding Depher. https://t.co/zeXf9j6adN
'I'm not here to scam anybody. I never have had that intention and never will.' Controversial plumber, James Anderson, says he is happy to step down from Depher after being accused of lying to raise funds. https://t.co/FC3RzuoNm9
'UK's kindest plumber' apologises after stories of helping people 'faked online' https://t.co/PIUghLRKOH
If something looks too good to be true, it quite possibly is. BBC News - James Anderson of Depher: 'Hero' plumber's firm faked stories - BBC News https://t.co/4AnqjVry75
"The firm run by a man dubbed "Britain's kindest plumber" faked stories of helping people as it raised millions in donations, the BBC can reveal" https://t.co/A6ZxuYz5Fb
NEW Britain’s “hero” Plumber James Anderson exposed. - Our investigation finds his firm Depher faked stories that helped raise millions in donations - finds misleading social media posts - claims elderly people were exploited Full story across #BBCNews online, radio, TV https://t.co/YkazKBFCjM
'Hero' plumber's firm faked stories of kindness https://t.co/FP5XhAVhaf