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 2
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The Faithful Investor Con
A Georgia pastor-turned-financial adviser turns his attention to a small-town bank in need of funding; an opportunity that he thinks will be his cash cow ends up being "the nail in his coffin."
Jul 28, 2022 · 42m -
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E2
The Hollywood Mogul Con
A young actor unleashes a Ponzi scheme on the film industry.
Aug 4, 2022 · 42m -
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E3
The Sweetheart Swindler Con
A lifelong bachelor falls for a woman more than half his age and falles prey to a con artist who gains access to a majority of his life savings.
Aug 11, 2022 · 42m -
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E4
The Billion Dollar Con
A mild-mannered college graduates is alleged to have sippened billions of dollars from an investment fund right under the nose of industry watch dogs.
Aug 18, 2022 -
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E5
The Coupon Con
A young mom uses her graphic design skills to create counterfeit coupons to get free meals, household supplies and money.
Aug 25, 2022 -
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E6
The Comeback
Prosecutors say Jim Baker is up to his old trucks attempting to con his faithful followers with a shame COVID-19 cure.
Sep 1, 2022 -
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E7
The Imposter Doctor Con
Teenager Malachi Love-Robinson poses as a doctor and friends the halls of a Florida hospital.
Sep 9, 2022
