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National Geographic's Super Scam Me documentary tracks romance scam operations

Investigative journalist Mariana van Zeller's new documentary Super Scam Me, premiering on National Geographic and streaming on Disney+ and Hulu, examines how romance scammers manipulate victims online. The film follows van Zeller posing as a scam target herself and working with an ethical hacker to expose a scammer impersonating Jon Bon Jovi on Instagram.

arstechnica.com · 2026-10-16

National Geographic launches 'Africa: Earth's Wild Home' documentary series

National Geographic has released a seven-episode documentary series called Africa: Earth's Wild Home, filmed over four years across nearly 30 African countries. Each episode covers a distinct ecosystem—jungle, desert, plains, mountains, and islands—and highlights the scientists and conservationists behind the footage. Actress Wunmi Mosaku, born in Nigeria and raised in England, narrates the series.

arstechnica.com · 2026-10-04