Faker's Delight

A fake, a scammer, a charlatan. Most people would shudder at the thought of being labelled a con-artist. But not Anna Sorokin. She revels in the description. And why not? Her misdeeds have not only led to fame, including a blockbuster drama series on Netflix, but also exactly what she set out to achieve – fortune. As Liam Bartlett reports, Sorokin's victims are baffled about how this ruthless hustler has become a hero; a celebrity whose campaign to promote herself is not even hindered by her current address – a New York prison cell.

Reporter: Liam Bartlett

Producer: Tracey Hannaford