Scamfluencers

A podcast by Wondery - Mondays

Categories:

Society & Culture

133 Episodes

  1. Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker: The God Fraud | Part 1

    Published: 12/18/2023

  2. Listen Now: The Big Flop | Fyre Festival

    Published: 12/12/2023

  3. The House Hunter

    Published: 12/11/2023

  4. George Santos: Putting The “Con” In Congress

    Published: 12/4/2023

  5. Encore: There's Something about Martin | Part 2

    Published: 11/27/2023

  6. Listen Now: Terribly Famous

    Published: 11/27/2023

  7. Encore: There's Something About Martin | Part 1

    Published: 11/20/2023

  8. Listen Now: 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Talk Show

    Published: 11/14/2023

  9. The Super League That Wasn't

    Published: 11/13/2023

  10. Melissa Caddick: Trouble's Afoot

    Published: 11/6/2023

  11. Listen Now: RedHanded

    Published: 10/31/2023

  12. Jho Low: How to Buy Friends and Influence People

    Published: 10/30/2023

  13. The Fortune Teller's Fraud

    Published: 10/23/2023

  14. Listen Now: MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries

    Published: 10/17/2023

  15. Rod Blagojevich: All The Governor’s Men

    Published: 10/16/2023

  16. The Scam Artist is Present

    Published: 10/9/2023

  17. The Great Syrup Swindle

    Published: 10/2/2023

  18. Ozy Media: Pivot to Fraud

    Published: 9/25/2023

  19. ENCORE: Superstar Sports Scammer | Part II

    Published: 9/18/2023

  20. Listen now: Infamous International: The Pink Panthers Story

    Published: 9/14/2023

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You never really know someone…especially online. In today’s world, the power of influence can be the quickest path to money and fame, and it often ends in ruin. These are the stories of the world’s most insidious Scamfluencers. And we are their prey. On Wondery’s new weekly series, join co-hosts Scaachi Koul and Sarah Hagi as they unpack epic stories of deception from the worlds of social media, fashion, finance, health, and wellness. These influencers claim to be everything from charismatic healers to trusted financial insiders to experts in dating. They cast spells over millions. Why do we believe them, and how does our culture allow them to thrive? From Black Swan Murder to a fake social media influencer to an audacious Hollywood Ponzi schemer, each season will take the listener along the twists and turns, the impact on victims, and what’s left when the facade falls away.New episodes come out every Monday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. Listen ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.