Hunting the Catfish Crime Gang

2023 | 57 minutes | 7.0 ★ (3)

Hunting the Catfish Crime Gang
  • Overview

    Having posted his life on social media, James Blakes' identity is stolen and used in fake crypto investments. In a fight to get his identity back, he uncovers a world of organised crime exploiting slave labour to run their scams.

  • Release Date

    23 October 2023

  • DirectingPete Grant
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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GoldKnight777

10 June 2024

In "Hunting The Catfish Crime Gang," viewers are taken on an unexpected journey that transcends beyond mere online deceit to uncover a deeply disturbing global issue: human trafficking. The documentary, fronted by the engaging focus and presenter James Blake, reveals the intertwined relationship between catfishing and the malevolent trade in human lives. Blake's earnest exploration sheds light on a lesser-known facet of digital fraud, where the puppeteers behind these scams are not always the true villains. Many of these 'scammers' are, in fact, victims themselves - forcibly entrapped in a sinister world where their actions are dictated by unseen masters. Their stories, as presented in the documentary, are heartbreaking and serve as a chilling reminder of the real human cost of this digital age crime..... What makes this documentary truly stand out is its profound humanity. It's not just an exposé; it's a deeply felt plea for awareness and intervention. Through Blake's compassionate lens, we witness the emotional toll on both ends of the scam-those deceived and those forced to deceive. Hunting The Catfish Crime Gang - does more than inform; it implores viewers to recognise, empathise, and act against a silent epidemic hiding behind our screens.

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