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  2. www.bustle.com › entertainment › best-shows-aboutBest Shows About Con Artists & Scammers Based On Real-Life ...

    Jan 30, 2022 · And over on ITV, The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe which comes out later this year, is based on the true story of a man who faked his own demise for life insurance money.

  3. www.ranker.com › list › best-tv-shows-about-conThe 20+ Best TV Shows About Con Artists, Ranked by Votes

    • 675 votes. White Collar. A thrilling roller coaster of deception, the series follows a charming art thief who joins forces with an FBI agent to catch other white-collar criminals.
    • 271 votes. The Mentalist. Chock-full of mind games and manipulation tactics, this show delves into the world of an enigmatic former psychic medium who now aids law enforcement in solving crimes.
    • 356 votes. Leverage. An action-packed adventure that hooks viewers from the get-go, this series revolves around a group of modern-day Robin Hoods who use their skills as con artists to level the playing field for those victimized by wealthy elites.
    • 290 votes. Imposters. Dripping with intrigue and unexpected turns aplenty, this series centers around a young woman who makes her living taking advantage of others' trust before disappearing without a trace.

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  5. thecinemaholic.com › is-white-collar-based-on-aWhite Collar: Is the Show Inspired by a Real Con Artist?

    Aug 25, 2023 · In light of the points discussed above, it’s clear that ‘White Collar’ is a work of fiction and not based on a true story. Nevertheless, its main character does take some inspiration from the real-life con artist turned security expert, Frank Abagnale.

  6. www.oprahdaily.com › entertainment › a30019762The True Story That Inspired Dirty John on Netflix - Oprah Daily

    Nov 27, 2019 · Based on a true story, Dirty John explores how con-man John Meehan preyed on Debra Newell and her family. The eight-episode show features an all-star cast, including Eric Bana, Connie Britton, and Jean Smart. When 59-year-old Debra Newell first met John Meehan in October 2014, she thought she found "the One."

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  7. inews.co.uk › culture › televisionThe Puppet Master: The true story of conman Robert Hendy ...

    Jan 19, 2022 · Is it a true story? Yes. This is one of Netflix’s true crime documentaries. Robert Hendy-Freegard, also called Robert Freegard, was a barman in a pub in The Swan pub in Newport, Shropshire, in...

  8. www.thepinknews.com › 2019/02/18 › netflix-dirtyNetflix’s Dirty John: True story of conman and stalker John ...

    Feb 18, 2019 · Dirty John is based on a true-crime story about a manipulative conman who used dating sites to seduce and extort women. The brief description of this eight-part series, first aired on Bravo, reads: “Businesswoman Debra Newell’s life unravels when she falls for the lies and manipulation of con man John Meehan.”.

  9. collider.com › white-collar-true-storyThe True Story Behind 'White Collar's Neal Caffrey - Collider

    Jul 27, 2024 · In White Collar, Bomer's Neal Caffrey is an illustrious con man who finally gets captured by the authorities, namely Peter Burke (Tim DeKay), who has been obsessively on his trail for four...