Take a Wild Ride With These 20 Scam Documentaries

Uh, yes, we'd like a Big Mac with a side of scam. For over a decade, Jerry Jacobson, aka Uncle Jerry, sold winning pieces for major prizes (think cars, vacations, and cash) in the McDonald's Monopoly game throughout the '90s. While he was entrusted with pieces for the grand prizes, he built a network of conspirators with family and friends to rake in millions for himself. When an anonymous tip reached the FBI in 2001, Jerry's schemes finally came to light. Two decades after the height of the scam, HBO explored the story of how he cheated the system for his personal gains.