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Everyone played it. One man rigged it.
A detailed account of the McDonald's Monopoly game scam during the 1990s as told by the participants in the case, including the prizewinners and the FBI agents who caught the security officer who orchestrated the entire scheme.
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A detailed account of the McDonald's Monopoly game scam during the 1990s as told by the participants in the case, including the prizewinners and the FBI agents who caught the security officer who orchestrated the entire scheme.
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Episode 1
An anonymous tip to FBI agent Doug Mathews speaks of a con surrounding the much-beloved McDonald's Monopoly game and its mysterious mastermind, a man going by the moniker of “Uncle Jerry.”
Directed by James Lee Hernandez, Brian LazarteWritten by Brian Lazarte, James Lee Hernandez
Episode 2
Hoping to unmask “Uncle Jerry,” the FBI investigates two prominent figures they believe are connected to the scam; Agent Mathews and McDonald's employee Amy Murray pay a visit to a prior winner, who sweats and mumbles as their cameras roll.
Directed by James Lee Hernandez, Brian LazarteWritten by Brian Lazarte, James Lee Hernandez
Episode 3
Frank Colombo reveals how “Uncle Jerry” would sell the winning tickets to his brother, Gennaro “Jerry” Colombo, for a premium. The undercover FBI video crew interviews a winner who tries to obscure the origins of her million-dollar game ticket.
Directed by James Lee Hernandez, Brian LazarteWritten by Brian Lazarte, James Lee Hernandez
Episode 4
Gennaro “Jerry” Colombo lands in the ICU, leading Jerome “Jerry” Jacobson to scout for new recruiters. Dwight Baker and others join the operation. The FBI gathers intel on “Uncle Jerry's” middlemen and ends up tailing Dwight to the airport.
Directed by James Lee Hernandez, Brian LazarteWritten by Brian Lazarte, James Lee Hernandez
Episode 5
Focusing their attention on Dwight Baker, the FBI intercepts a call with “Uncle Jerry” that leads them to capture evidence of a game piece exchange. The FBI works overtime to launch a coordinated cross-country day of indictments.
Directed by James Lee Hernandez, Brian LazarteWritten by Brian Lazarte, James Lee Hernandez
Episode 6
As the trial nears, any of the defendants take plea deals, but George Chandler and others decide to fight to prove their innocence. When Jerome “Jerry” Jacobson takes the stand, the remaining details of how he pulled off his scheme are disclosed.
Directed by James Lee Hernandez, Brian LazarteWritten by Brian Lazarte, James Lee Hernandez
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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