Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet
Episodes
Episodes
EP 1· ★ 7.3· 62m

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.

EP 2· ★ 4· 63m

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.

EP 3· ★ 7.2· 64m

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.

EP 4· ★ 8· 54m

Sextortion

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

EP 5· ★ 6· 47m

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.

EP 6· ★ 7.5· 52m

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.