Kings of Scam - Millionen mit Fake-SMS

Kings of Scam

Smishing attacks often begin with fake package notifications that lead to fraudulent links; this is how hundreds of thousands of victims are scammed, their credit card data stolen. The documentary investigates this multi-billion-dollar fraud network, the luxurious lifestyles of those involved, and the software used, "Magic Cat." The BR's investigative team follows leads in an internal Telegram group and reconstructs connections to China, Thailand, and the USA.

Format
TV
Episodes
3
Status
Releasing
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Details

Type
Drama
Format
TV
Episodes
3
Status
Releasing
Start Date
Apr 1, 2026
Season
2026
Ratings
0
Popularity
0
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0
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Producers
BR, ARD-alpha
Genres
Documentary
Country
DE
English
Kings of Scam

Tags

germany50%china50%norway50%lifestyle50%thailand50%fraud50%true crime50%investigative journalism50%cybercrime50%social engineering50%scammer50%united states of america (usa)50%suspenseful50%tense50%phishing50%luxury50%

Description

Smishing attacks often begin with fake package notifications that lead to fraudulent links; this is how hundreds of thousands of victims are scammed, their credit card data stolen. The documentary investigates this multi-billion-dollar fraud network, the luxurious lifestyles of those involved, and the software used, "Magic Cat." The BR's investigative team follows leads in an internal Telegram group and reconstructs connections to China, Thailand, and the USA.

Immersion

Japanese

Characters

Staff

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