Episode
20/20: Charity Scam Exposed
Overview
Criminals use the plight of the plight of ill children to rip off millions.
Details
- Series
- 20/20
- Season
- Season 34
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2010-10-22
Episode context
Charity Scam Exposed is Episode 8 in Season 34 of 20/20. It aired on 2010-10-22.
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