Whoopi Goldberg
Self - Narrator (voice)
TV SERIES
The Con
Documentary
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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Episodes
8 Episodes
011. 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.
022. The Heiress Con
A woman claiming to be an Irish heiress swindles thousands of dollars from her best friend.
033. 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.
044. The Fyre Festival Con
What does Fyre Fest creator Billy McFarland have to say now about the disastrous music festival in the Caribbean?
055. 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?
066. 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.
077. 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?
088. The Hollywood Con
How and why did this scammer crush so many Hollywood dreams?