Inside the IRS Phone Scam Bust
Every year thousands of Americans get fraudulent calls from con artists claiming to be from the IRS. Working from call centers around the world, these fraudsters pressure targets with threats of jail,...
28 Sep 201823min
A Hiker's Trail of Lies: Part 2
Jeff has lived for decades as a couch-surfing con man preying on the kindness of the outdoors community. He spins tales of hikes he's never completed and exploits the sympathy of his marks with sad st...
21 Sep 201823min
A Hiker's Trail of Lies: Part 1
When Melissa met Jeff Cantwell online, the two connected immediately. He was friendly, well spoken and shared her love of the outdoors. Jeff told Melissa stories of the daunting hikes he'd completed a...
14 Sep 201825min
The Godfather of the Dark Web
Deep within the internet is the dark web, a space where criminals can anonymously buy and sell illegal goods and private information. Known as the "original internet godfather," Brett Johnson created ...
7 Sep 201829min
Brooke Astor: Famous Socialite Robbed
A prominent philanthropist and the epicenter of the New York society scene, Brooke Astor lived a tumultuous but glamourous life. Left a fortune by her third husband, Vincent Astor, Brooke planned to l...
31 Aug 201825min
MSNBC's Richard Lui Fights for His Dad
MSNBC anchor Richard Lui commutes from New York to San Francisco to help care for his father. Stephen Lui, who spent his career as a pastor and social worker, is now retired and suffers from dementia....
24 Aug 201827min
French Psychic Scams the World: Part 2
CNN journalists Melanie Hickens and Blake Ellis have spent years investigating psychic Maria Duval. Letters in her name were sent to millions around the globe promising psychic protection in exchange ...
17 Aug 201825min
French Psychic Scams the World: Part 1
A letter arrives in the mail from a woman claiming to have psychic abilities. She warns you of danger but promises good fortune — if you send her money. This is the setup for one of the longest-runnin...
10 Aug 201825min
