The Con

A sobering, interview-driven look at how trust is exploited, leaving a lingering sense of unease and caution.

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Whoopi Goldberg, Zach Avery

Overview

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.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Deception, crime, betrayal, greed

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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