The story of and hunt for the notorious scam artist known as the Hollywood Con Queen.
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The search that gripped a nation—where is Daniel Morcombe?
He was just waiting for the bus. Then he vanished.
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Unravel the twisted truth behind one doctor's 'miracle' methods.
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Chameleon Returns: Inside The Plot to Kidnap the Governor of Michigan
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1 Jun 2022
Chapter 1: The Hook
Eddie, an aspiring film industry trainer, gets a call from a powerful producer offering him the opportunity of a lifetime — a major film project, in Indonesia. But when Eddie gets to Jakarta, there is no movie. And after some friends back home do a little sleuthing, Eddie realizes that he's been pulled into something far bigger than just a little scam.
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1 Jun 2022
Introducing... Chameleon: Hollywood Con Queen
The incredible true story of the Hollywood Con Queen scam, and the hunt for the sick mastermind behind it. With Josh Dean and Vanessa Grigoriadis. A production of Campside Media and Sony Music Entertainment.
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Introducing DOCTOR BILLIONS: What if your surgery was a scam?
Published 8 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Her doctor also testified at this trial, and he denied telling Dereka this. But this is an important moment for Dereka. This is the moment she put her trust in this doctor. And given the story I'm about to tell you, it's worth probing this a little bit. Why do we trust doctors? We know they've been to school for a very long time to do the things they do. We know about the Hippocratic Oath, which has actually changed a lot over time, but the ethical framework is real. Physicians are supposed to prioritize the patient and patient care over all other concerns. We know that lots of people go to doctors. […]
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