The Welcome to the great detectives of old-time radio from Boise, Idaho.

This is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's

episode of Dragnet. But first, I want to encourage you, if you're enjoying the podcast,

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But now, from August 9, 1951, here is the big screen.

Ladies and gentlemen, the documented story you will hear during the next 30 minutes

is not a subject commonly discussed.

It is a criminal problem that is not yet nationwide, but it's a problem which is growing rapidly.

We present it now so that you may recognize it for what it is, if and when it invades your city.

The story you were about to hear is true.

Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant.

You're assigned to bunko detail.

You begin to receive reports of a vicious new racket growing in your city,

a television repair racket.

The repairman lie, overcharge, bill you for work not done,

for parts not needed, for parts they don't install.

Your job? Stop them.

Dragnet, the documented drama of an actual crime.

For the next 30 minutes in cooperation of the Los Angeles Police Department,

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