[s16e16] Streaming And Scheming -

: He created fake licensing agreements and emails claiming that HBO and Netflix had agreed to distribute his films in Latin America.

: He was ordered to pay $230 million in restitution to his victims. [S16E16] Streaming and Scheming

: Like any classic Ponzi scheme, he used money from new investors to pay back earlier ones, creating an illusion of profitability. ⚖️ The Fallout : He created fake licensing agreements and emails

: He used his "success" to live a lavish lifestyle, spending investor money on a $6 million Brentwood home , luxury cars, and private jets to impress and deceive his closest friends. ⚖️ The Fallout : He used his "success"

The episode details the rise and fall of (known professionally as Zach Avery ), a struggling B-movie actor who orchestrated a $690 million Ponzi scheme in Hollywood. 🎬 The "Performance" of a Lifetime