Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet

Season: 1

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

Documentary, Crime

1Wed, Jun 15, 2022

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.

2Wed, Jun 15, 2022

A Murder in D.C.

The murder of political staffer Seth Rich in 2016 spawns a myriad of unfounded conspiracy theories as the man's family - and the truth - hang in the balance.

3Wed, Jun 15, 2022

I'm Not a Nazi

A women recounts her journey to becoming a mouthpiece for white nationalist hate speech, work that culminates in high-profile violence and murder.

4Wed, Jun 15, 2022

Sextortion

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

5Wed, Jun 15, 2022

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.

6Wed, Jun 15, 2022

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.