The Con
Explore the troubling tales of people taken in by claims and promises that proved too good to be true, from identity fraud and misleading romance to the high-profile college admission scandal and Fyre Festival. It will reveal how the victims were fooled and the cost of their false trust - emotional and financial. Featuring interviews with the key people, including victims and eyewitnesses, and, in some cases, law enforcement and the perpetrators themselves.
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Season 1
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E1
The Love Con
In the first episode, television producer Benita Alexander shares that she thought she was headed for a fairytale Italian wedding to a surgeon, until it turned out to be too good to be true.
Oct 14, 2020 · 41m -
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E2
The Heiress Con
A woman claiming to be an Irish heiress swindles thousands of dollars from her best friend.
Oct 21, 2020 · 41m -
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E3
The Varsity Blues Con
Through elaborate and illegal methods, Rick Singer manipulates the admissions process for rich and famous parents whose children are applying to renowned colleges.
Oct 28, 2020 · 41m -
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E4
The Fyre Festival Con
What does Fyre Fest creator Billy McFarland have to say now about the disastrous music festival in the Caribbean?
Mar 3, 2021 · 41m -
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E5
The Royal Con
Meet the fabulously rich "Saudi Prince" who was part of one of the most powerful families in the world – but, was he?
Mar 10, 2021 · 41m -
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E6
The Psychics Con
Journey into the world of psychics and find out what happens when a psychic cons customers out of their money – revenge not even a psychic could predict.
Mar 17, 2021 · 41m -
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E7
The Wine Con
"I scam people and drink their wine." How did this wine collector have some of the world's best, most expensive wines?
Mar 24, 2021 · 42m -
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E8
The Hollywood Con
How and why did this scammer crush so many Hollywood dreams?
Mar 31, 2021 · 41m
