Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet

Season

2022

USA

6.5

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

Clips & Trailers

Trailer #1

Episode List

S1 • E1

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.

S1 • E2

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.

S1 • E3

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.

S1 • E4

Sextortion

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

S1 • E5

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.

S1 • E6

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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Cast

Paul Black

Ryan

Daniel Rigmaiden

Self - IRS Scammer

Devin McGee

Brett Johnson

Aaron Kuban

Daniel Rigmaiden

Jerrod Paige

UC Rigmaiden Agent

Samara Couri

Rigmaiden US Agent

Samantha Froelich

Self - Identity Evropa Member

Brian Krebs

Self - Independent Investigative Reporter

Mackenzie Frazel

Self - Sextortion Victim

Joel Rich

Self - Father