Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet

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Death by SWATE1 · 62 min

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.E2 · 63 min

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 NaziE3 · 64 min

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

SextortionE4 · 54 min

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

The Stingray (1)E5 · 47 min

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 (2)E6 · 52 min

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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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.

Continue the story

Episodes

Now playing
Death by SWATE1 · 62 min

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.E2 · 63 min

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 NaziE3 · 64 min

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

SextortionE4 · 54 min

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

The Stingray (1)E5 · 47 min

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 (2)E6 · 52 min

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.