Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet

S01E05: 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.

Overview

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

Episodes

Death by SWAT

S01E01 Death by SWAT

June 15, 2022 7.3 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.

S01E02 A Murder in D.C.

June 15, 2022 4.0 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 Nazi

S01E03 I'm Not a Nazi

June 15, 2022 8.0 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.
Sextortion

S01E04 Sextortion

June 15, 2022 8.0 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)

S01E05 The Stingray (1)

June 15, 2022 6.0 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)

S01E06 The Stingray (2)

June 15, 2022 7.5 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.

Cast

Paul Black
Paul Black
Ryan

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