And too good to be true. Inc. Instead, there was media hoaxster Joey Skaggs. Many of whom were just looking for cheap thrills or a quick buck. With the Korean dog prank, I was really trying to shed some light on racism. But with success comes a price.
Recognition equals death for the hoaxster.
Take, for example, Alan Abel, who claims to be the greatest media hoaxster ever. He even duped the New York Times into running his obituary. But according to several reports, Abel was found out moments before his most recent hoax was to hit the international airwaves. But a network staffer recognized Abel just before the segment was to air, no doubt saving significant embarrassment. Of course, Abel's notoriety presents another problem.