The Con

Season 22020

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.

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8 Episodes

    E01 The Love Con

    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.

    October 14, 2020

    E02 The Heiress Con

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

    October 21, 2020

    E03 The Varsity Blues Con

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

    October 28, 2020

    E04 The Fyre Festival Con

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

    March 3, 2021

    E05 The Royal Con

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

    March 10, 2021

    E06 The Psychics Con

    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.

    March 17, 2021

    E07 The Wine Con

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

    March 24, 2021

    E08 The Hollywood Con

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

    March 31, 2021
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