Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet
Conspiracy. Fraud. Violence. Murder. What starts out virtual can get real all too quickly — and when the web is worldwide, so are the consequences.
Seasons
1. Death by SWAT
Air Date: 2022-06-15
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.
2. A Murder in D.C.
Air Date: 2022-06-15
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.
3. I'm Not a Nazi
Air Date: 2022-06-15
A woman recounts her journey to becoming a mouthpiece for white nationalist hate speech, work that culminates in high-profile violence and murder.
4. Sextortion
Air Date: 2022-06-15
Several women recall their harrowing experiences with one man's heinous attempts at virtual blackmail, aimed at obtaining sensitive sexual material.
5. The Stingray (1)
Air Date: 2022-06-15
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.
6. The Stingray (2)
Air Date: 2022-06-15
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.
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Rating
6.5/10
Release Date
2022-06-15
Episodes
6 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
Luminant Media
Imagine Documentaries