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Deep Dive: McMillion$ (2020)

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McMillion$
McMillion$ provides a detailed account of the McDonald's Monopoly game scam that took place in the 1990s. The film features interviews with various participants, including prizewinners and FBI agents who were involved in the investigation. It focuses on the security officer who orchestrated the scheme, revealing how he manipulated the game to embezzle millions of dollars. The documentary presents a chronological narrative of the scam, detailing the methods used to rig the game and the eventual unraveling of the scheme. It combines personal testimonies with investigative insights, offering a comprehensive look at both the allure of the game and the consequences of the fraud.

Why Watch

  • •Meet the FBI agents who cracked the case.
  • •Find out how $24 million was stolen.
  • •See interviews with actual prizewinners.

Did You Know

•The scam involved over $24 million in fraudulent winnings.
•The investigation led to the arrest of the security officer in 2001.
•More than 50 people were implicated in the scheme.
•The Monopoly game was a marketing strategy for McDonald's since 1987.

Perfect For

True crime fansMcDonald's historyScam enthusiasts