Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet

Synopsis

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

First Air Date: 2022-06-15

Last Air Date: 2022-06-15

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Brian Knappenberger

Networks: Netflix

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Ep. 1: Death by SWAT (2022-06-15)

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: A Murder in D.C. (2022-06-15)

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: I'm Not a Nazi (2022-06-15)

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: Sextortion (2022-06-15)

Several women recall their harrowing experiences with one man's heinous attempts at virtual blackmail, aimed at obtaining sensitive sexual material.
Ep. 5: The Stingray (1) (2022-06-15)

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: The Stingray (2) (2022-06-15)

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.