People have faked death to escape criminal convictions, debts, and their spouses. In 2007, a man named Amir Vehabovic faked his death just to see who showed up at the funeral (answer: only his mom). It's an appealing soap-opera fantasy, but actually disappearing requires an incredible amount of planning. How do you obtain a death certificate, a believable new identity, or enough money to start a new life? Today -- the answers to those questions, stories of fake death gone wrong, and a man who spends his life bringing back the dead. Playing Dead: A Journey Through the World of Death Fraud, by Elizabeth Greenwood Steven Rambam's Investigative Agency,Pallorium, Inc.Criminal is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.If you haven't already, please review us on iTunes! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show:iTunes.com/CriminalShow.Say hello onTwitter,FacebookandInstagram. Sign up forThe Accomplice.If you'd like to introduce friends or family members to podcasts, we created aHow to Listen guidebased on frequently asked questions.Artwork byJulienne Alexander.