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The Con

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Explore the troubling tales of people taken in by claims and promises that proved too good to be true, from identity fraud and misleading romance to the high-profile college admission scandal and Fyre Festival. It will reveal how the victims were fooled and the cost of their false trust - emotional and financial. Featuring interviews with the key people, including victims and eyewitnesses, and, in some cases, law enforcement and the perpetrators themselves.

Documentary

3.0 / 5

14th October 2020 - 8th September 2022
Top Cast
Whoopi Goldberg
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Disney Plus
Disney Plus
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The Love Con Still
The Love Con
14th October 2020

Episode 1

In the first episode, television producer Benita Alexander shares that she thought she was headed for a fairytale Italian wedding to a surgeon, until it turned out to be too good to be true.

The Heiress Con Still
The Heiress Con
21st October 2020

Episode 2

A woman claiming to be an Irish heiress swindles thousands of dollars from her best friend.

The Varsity Blues Con Still
The Varsity Blues Con
28th October 2020

Episode 3

Through elaborate and illegal methods, Rick Singer manipulates the admissions process for rich and famous parents whose children are applying to renowned colleges.

The Fyre Festival Con Still
The Fyre Festival Con
3rd March 2021

Episode 4

What does Fyre Fest creator Billy McFarland have to say now about the disastrous music festival in the Caribbean?

The Royal Con Still
The Royal Con
10th March 2021

Episode 5

Meet the fabulously rich "Saudi Prince" who was part of one of the most powerful families in the world – but, was he?

The Psychics Con Still
The Psychics Con
17th March 2021

Episode 6

Journey into the world of psychics and find out what happens when a psychic cons customers out of their money – revenge not even a psychic could predict.

The Wine Con Still
The Wine Con
24th March 2021

Episode 7

"I scam people and drink their wine." How did this wine collector have some of the world's best, most expensive wines?

The Hollywood Con Still
The Hollywood Con
31st March 2021

Episode 8

How and why did this scammer crush so many Hollywood dreams?

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