Scammed
Originally released in 2011. Scammed is a crime/documentary film. directed by Peter M. Cohen. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring R. Paul Wilson, Jon Briddell, and Robin DeMarco
Synopsis
There are essentially five cons that are the basis for every swindle since the dawn of man; today's Nigerian email scam is nothing more than a derivation of a Spanish conquistador's bait-and-switch con that started more than 600 years ago. In Scammed, Paul Wilson, dubbed the "World's Greatest Con Man," and his team take a detailed look inside the complicated schemes and micro-cons that have plagued unsuspecting people for hundreds, even thousands of years, showing how many of these scams not only survived but evolved to be brutally effective with the help of modern technology. In each episode, Paul plays out long cons on designated marks so that he can help expose the cons, hustles and schemes that have victimized so many people, while teaching others how to avoid them.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Thinkfactory Media
- History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scammed about?
There are essentially five cons that are the basis for every swindle since the dawn of man; today's Nigerian email scam is nothing more than a derivation of a Spanish conquistador's bait-and-switch...
Who directed Scammed?
Scammed was directed by Peter M. Cohen.
How long is Scammed?
Scammed has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Scammed released?
Scammed was released on June 1, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Scammed?
The main cast of Scammed includes R. Paul Wilson, Jon Briddell, Robin DeMarco, Aris Platon Mpougas.