Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet(2022)

6.6
1 Seasons
DocumentaryCrime

Overview

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

Created By: Brian Knappenberger

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Episodes

Death by SWAT
Ep 1

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.

15/06/202262 min
A Murder in D.C.
Ep 2

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.

15/06/202263 min
I'm Not a Nazi
Ep 3

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.

15/06/202264 min
Sextortion
Ep 4

Sextortion

Several women recall their harrowing experiences with one man's heinous attempts at virtual blackmail, aimed at obtaining sensitive sexual material.

15/06/202254 min
The Stingray (1)
Ep 5

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.

15/06/202247 min
The Stingray (2)
Ep 6

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.

15/06/202252 min

Show Info

StatusEnded
NetworkNetflix
TypeDocumentary

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