Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet
This true-crime docuseries explores how online spaces can fuel conspiracy, fraud, and harassment that spill into real-world harm. Across multiple cases, it shows how quickly digital lies and toxic communities can escalate when the internet connects everyone—and consequences spread just as fast.
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Season 1
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E1
Death by SWAT
When 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.
Jun 15, 2022 · 61m -
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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.
Jun 15, 2022 · 62m -
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E3
I'm Not a Nazi
A woman recounts her journey to becoming a mouthpiece for white nationalist hate speech, work that culminates in high-profile violence and murder.
Jun 15, 2022 · 64m -
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E4
Sextortion
Several women recall their harrowing experiences with one man's heinous attempts at virtual blackmail, aimed at obtaining sensitive sexual material.
Jun 15, 2022 · 54m -
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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.
Jun 15, 2022 · 46m -
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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.
Jun 15, 2022 · 52m
