The Con
Overview
Delve into the unsettling stories of individuals deceived by alluring yet deceptive promises in The Con. This gripping series covers a range of scams, from identity theft and fraudulent romances to notorious events like the Fyre Festival and the college admissions scandal. Viewers will learn how victims were manipulated and the toll of misplaced trust, both emotionally and financially. Through candid interviews with victims, eyewitnesses, and occasionally the con artists and law enforcement, the show paints a vivid picture of the consequences of deception and the human desire for connection.
Episodes
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4
The Fyre Festival Con
Title: The Fyre Festival Scam Plot: What insights does Billy McFarland, the mastermind behind the infamous Fyre Festival, share about the catastrophi...
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7
The Wine Con
Title: The Grapevine Heist Plot: "I con individuals while enjoying their finest wines." But how did this wine enthusiast manage to acquire some of th...
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8
The Hollywood Con
Title: The Hollywood Deception Plot: What led this con artist to shatter countless aspirations in Tinseltown? As the story unfolds, we delve into the...
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1
The Faithful Investor
A former pastor from Georgia, now working as a financial adviser, sets his sights on a struggling small-town bank that he believes could be a lucrativ...
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2
The Hollywood Mogul Con
Title: The Hollywood Mogul Con Plot: A rising star in the acting world orchestrates a deceptive Ponzi scheme that shakes the foundations of the film ...
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3
The Sweetheart Swindler Con
A man who has always embraced single life finds himself smitten with a woman who is significantly younger than he is. Unfortunately, he becomes a targ...
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4
The Billion Dollar Con
A soft-spoken college graduate is accused of siphoning billions from an investment fund, all while eluding the scrutiny of industry regulators.
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5
The Coupon Con
A young mother leverages her graphic design talents to forge fake coupons, allowing her to score free meals, household items, and cash.
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6
The Comeback
Title: The Return Plot: Authorities allege that Jim Baker has resumed his deceptive practices, trying to swindle his loyal supporters with a fraudule...
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7
The Imposter Doctor Con
Teenager Malachi Love-Robinson impersonates a physician while wandering through the corridors of a hospital in Florida.
