Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet

Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet

TV-MA 2022 · 1 season · 6 eps · ★ 6.6 · Documentary, Crime

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Conspiracy. Fraud. Violence. Murder. What starts out virtual can get real all too quickly — and when the web is worldwide, so are the consequences.

Directed by Brian Knappenberger

Network: Netflix

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