Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet
Overview
Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet dives into the dark side of the digital age, exploring the dangerous intersections of conspiracy, deception, and violence. Each episode reveals how online narratives can spiral into real-life chaos, leading to shocking outcomes, including murder. As the series unfolds, it highlights the far-reaching implications of a connected world where actions taken behind a screen can have devastating effects, forcing viewers to confront the unsettling truth about the internet's influence on society and personal lives.
Episodes
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1
Death by SWAT
An online gamer orchestrates a disturbing scheme by making false 911 calls to send SWAT teams to the homes of unsuspecting individuals. His deceitful ...
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2
A Murder in D.C.
The assassination of a political aide in 2016 ignites a whirlwind of baseless conspiracy theories, leaving the victim's family grappling with their g...
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3
I'm Not a Nazi
A woman reflects on her transformation into a prominent advocate for white nationalist ideology, a path that ultimately leads to acts of extreme viole...
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4
Sextortion
A group of women shares their traumatic stories of being targeted by a single individual who engaged in disturbing acts of online blackmail. His manip...
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5
The Stingray (1)
From fake Beanie Babies to actual tax evasion: Two adept hackers reflect on the digital cons that brought them to the attention of authorities.
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6
The Stingray (2)
In the episode titled "The Stingray (2)," the FBI intensifies its manhunt for a cunning hacker. However, the hacker cleverly shifts the dynamics by ch...
