Tomorrow’s episode of 20/20 will be called “Faking It” and will include the story of Emily Dirr and the Warrior Eli Hoax. Here’s an article from ABC News about figuring out if a story online is a fake.
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“Faking It” 20/20 Episode Airs Tomorrow
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Yay! I was beginning to wonder if they were ever going to air it
Will this be avalible to watch in the UK, Taryn? If not, will can I watch it online somewhere?
Any chance of a link to the video? I live in NZ and don’t know if your 20/20 will be airing it when they come back on air.
For those asking: I have my DVR set to record this. From the DVR, I will be putting the episode on a DVD. I have software that converts DVDs to Youtube friendly videos, and after that, I can attempt to upload it to Youtube.
Of course, I’m sure Emily will report it to get my account removed, like she tried to my Flickr after stealing some of my images.
Hmm.
I’m watching the episode right now, but it just seems to be about pranks. Nothing about faking cancer and illnesses online. Yet.
How come it wasn’t illegal and she hasn’t been arrested?
I think because she didn’t take anyone’s money is the reason it’s not illegal.
She didn’t ACTIVELY ask for money or presents, but I know they were sent, just like in the April Rose scam.