Emmerdale viewers point out plot holes in Eric’s scam storyline: ‘This would have been flagged’
Some are unhappy with the way the story was handled.
Viewers have slammed the current Emmerdale Eric storyline as being “unrealistic”, as he lost all of his and Brenda’s money.
For a while, Pollard has struggled as his usual Parkinson’s medication has not been available. So, his behaviour has been quite erratic.
In the time he’s been on new meds, he has proposed to Brenda, booked them a honeymoon cruise and succeeded to lose everything.
Eric’s cryptocurrency scam
Last night, Brenda struggled to see a future with Eric after finding out he invested her savings into a cryptocurrency scam – and lost everything.
When Jacob heard the news, he suggested the only way forward could be to sell the shop. At first, Eric was horrified at the thought, but he quickly realised it might be the way to keep Brenda.
Eric was adamant the money would still appear, believing it to be a huge misunderstanding. But when he tried to phone the guy in charge, he was heartbroken to hear the number was no longer in service.
As reality began to sink in that he had made a huge mistake, Jacob encouraged him to phone the police. But Brenda informed them she already had. And because the money was invested willingly, there was nothing they could do.
Fans react to Emmerdale Eric storyline
Viewers slammed this as “unrealistic” as banks would still try to help as much as they possibly can. Especially for Brenda, as she was not the one who transferred her own money.
One wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “In reality the banks would be liable for Eric’s situation. Unusual activity and large amounts would have been flagged and stopped.”
Another added: “There are places that could help, even just a little bit. Eric should listen to the ads on the radio. If you have been scammed more than £3K then they can help.”
“If you are scammed in any way, even if you think you made the choice willingly and cannot be helped, you should absolutely contact your bank and the police. That’s a ridiculously irresponsible take to allow go unquestioned in a narrative,” an annoyed third fan penned.
Another pointed out it might not have been of his own free will as he was under the influence of medication: “I was yelling at the TV last night for Liam to say to Brenda to tell the police about his Parkinson’s and meds and lack of judgement – surely that would then get his money back as wasn’t his free will (as such) like the police said?”
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