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Kings of Scam

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.

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StatusReturning Series
Original NameKings of Scam - Millionen mit Fake-SMS
First Air DateApril 1, 2026
Last Air DateApril 1, 2026
Seasons1
Episodes3
Episode Runtime 0min
LanguageEnglish, German
Original LanguageGerman
Production CountriesGermany
Production CompaniesBR
NetworksARD-alpha
Cat and Mouse
S01E03

Cat and Mouse

The DHL scam investigation leads to China: the developer and many scammers are based there, government countermeasures appear weak, and refunds for victims are difficult; after release, the developer disappears and "Magic Cat" goes offline, but the cat-and-mouse game continues.

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