Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet

Season 1

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Conspiracy. Fraud. Violence. Murder. What starts out virtual can get real all too quickly--and when the web is worldwide, so are the consequences.

6 Episodes

  • Death by SWAT
    E1
    Death by SWATWhen an online gamer makes a series of fraudulent 911 calls to lure SWAT teams to innocent people's homes, his targeted trickery turns to tragedy.
  • A Murder in D.C.
    E2
    A Murder in D.C.The murder of a political staffer in 2016 spawns a myriad of unfounded conspiracy theories as the man's family — and the truth — hang in the balance.
  • I'm Not a Nazi
    E3
    I'm Not a NaziA woman recounts her journey to becoming a mouthpiece for white nationalist hate speech, work that culminates in high-profile violence and murder.
  • Sextortion
    E4
    SextortionSeveral women recall their harrowing experiences with one man's heinous attempts at virtual blackmail, aimed at obtaining sensitive sexual material.
  • The Stingray (1)
    E5
    The Stingray (1)From counterfeit Beanie Babies to very real tax fraud: Two skilled hackers revisit the cyber schemes that landed them in the sights of law enforcement.
  • The Stingray (2)
    E6
    The Stingray (2)The FBI escalates its pursuit of an elusive hacker, but he soon turns the tables by questioning the legality of a key tool in their investigation.

Cast of Season 1

  • Paul BlackRyan
  • Makiko WholeyProducer
  • Russell SanzgiriProducer

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