💸 Is the mystery solved? A new HBO documentary, “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery,” claims Canadian developer Peter Todd is the mystery man behind bitcoin. Todd, of course, has denied he’s the real Satoshi Nakamoto, and he’s now in hiding. If it’s true, though, he holds the keys to over a trillion dollars in crypto. Watch the trailer — it’s so good!
Woman realizes she was scammed of life savings after watching hit Netflix documentary
Streaming services are bigger than ever, thanks to the pandemic. Many Hollywood productions went straight to streaming services in the last couple of years, while others were released simultaneously at theaters.
While cutting the cord may be satisfying, it could cost you more than expected. Streaming services have seen increases in prices, and one of the most popular ones out there is raising its numbers again. Tap or click here to find out how much you’ll soon be paying for Netflix.
True crime documentaries are all the rage, and a recent one is making waves for more than just glowing reviews. “The Tinder Swindler” made one woman realize that she had been the victim of an online romance scam. Keep reading for details.
True crime hits home
ABC7 interviewed a woman named Kathy from Aurora, Illinois, who watched “The Tinder Swindler” and noticed something familiar.
Kathy had joined a 50+ dating site called SilverSingles, where she made contact with a man she soon fell in love with. He would woo her with sweet messages and she eventually asked to meet.
The man responded that he had to go to Toronto for a job but needed $5,000 for work permits. Kathy sent him the money. He then requested more for healthcare and surgery he claimed he needed.
Kathy couldn’t afford to support the man and he suggested she take out loans and use her house as collateral. He promised to pay her back and sent her screenshots of his bank account, showing he had the means. She ended up sending him more than $92,000.
Later, Kathy’s friend recommended “The Tinder Swindler” as a good watch. Once Kathy saw it, she realized she had been scammed. She is stuck paying off the debt and will have to delay retirement.
What to watch out for
The FTC reports that people have lost $1.3 billion to romance scams in just the last five years.
Here’s how the scam works. Thieves will steal photos of attractive people from websites like Facebook to create fake accounts on dating sites. Sometimes they pretend to be the people from the stolen photos.
Netflix pro tip: Use this tool to find hidden streaming categories
These days it’s more likely than not that your plans for Friday and Saturday night include a whole lot of nothing since social distancing is the way of the world. But, just because you’re not hitting the town doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to stay entertained. A nice evening with a great movie is a good way to go.
Prince Harry and Megan’s Netflix doc: Instead of airing more dirty laundry and alienating everyone in the process, the destined-to-fail series (dropping Dec. 10) is a look at the U.S. Open Polo Championship. This couple keeps screaming about wanting privacy, but they’re doing talk shows, podcasts, books, appearances and, now, a Netflix doc. I bet they’re on “Dancing with the Stars” next year.
Pick from thousands of free documentaries to watch on this site
You’ve binge-watched the latest seasons of “Ozark” and “Westworld.”
Now you’re looking for something new but still can’t bring yourself to check out the new Netflix reality TV show “Too Hot to Handle.” Instead of diving into the shallow end of the streaming show pool, how about watching something a little more interesting instead?
Netflix just released dozens of documentaries you can watch for free
Netflix and chill has been taken to an entirely new level over the past few weeks. Bored people across the country are attempting to binge-watch anything they can get their hands on to pass the time.
Let’s face it, you can’t always be doing something productive like making your own cloth face masks. Tap or click here for a simple DIY face mask.
💸 Is the mystery solved? A new HBO documentary, “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery,” claims Canadian developer Peter Todd is the mystery man behind bitcoin. Todd, of course, has denied he’s the real Satoshi Nakamoto, and he’s now in hiding. If it’s true, though, he holds the keys to over a trillion dollars in crypto. Check out the trailer — looks good!
I’m watching this: Mats Steen suffered from Duchenne muscular dystrophy and passed away at 25. His parents thought he lived an isolated life, but they were so wrong. After his death, they received hundreds of emails from people who’d known him through the game World of Warcraft, revealing he’d found both friends and romance online. A new documentary about Steen’s story is coming to Netflix on Oct. 25.
Here are some unique streaming sites you didn't know about
We all know about Netflix and Hulu, but you might not know there are dozens of streaming services, all with their own unique content. Some are great for watching classic TV shows, while others are great for kids’ programs, movies and documentaries.