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Premieres September 29, 2026

How online scams steal billions of dollars and ruin victims’ lives

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FRONTLINE and The Associated Press investigate how online scams steal billions of dollars and ruin victims’ lives. The documentary traces the rise of a global criminal industry, the people and technology enabling it, and the efforts to shut it down.

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Follow scams as they unfold — and examine tactics used to manipulate victims
July 16, 2026
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