(Kings of Scam - Millionen mit Fake-SMS)

Overview: 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.

Countries:

Germany

Genres:

Documentary

Networks:

ARD-alpha

Year:

2026

Production companies:

BR

Actors:

Self - Narrator

Crews:

Color Grading

Sound Designer

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Assistant Editor

Supervising Producer