In “The Confidence Game: A Major Deception,” the FBI investigates a charming con artist posing as a decorated Army officer to defraud vulnerable women. As “Major William Evans Roscoe” weaves tales of valor and romance, he exploits his victims’ trust and patriotism during wartime. The trail of bad checks and broken hearts leads FBI agents across New York and beyond, culminating in a high-stakes confrontation. Will the FBI expose his lies and bring him to justice before more lives are destroyed? This suspenseful episode highlights the FBI’s role in protecting citizens from exploitation.

Air Date: May 4, 1945

Cast: Arnold Moss, Charlotte Holland, Frank Lovejoy