Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
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.
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.
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.
Sextortion
Several women recall their harrowing experiences with one man's heinous attempts at virtual blackmail, aimed at obtaining sensitive sexual material.
The Stingray, Part 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.
The Stingray, Part 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.
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