Scamfluencers
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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. Listen to Scamfluencers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery . Join Wondery in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/scamfluencers/ now.
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I like this podcast a lot, but...
Dec 14
The ads!! so many ads! I know they have to make a living and I'm sympathetic to that, but it really takes me out of the story when they're so long. Maybe more, shorter ad breaks? Other than that I love these stories and the hosts.
Love it!
1 day ago
This pod is great! Super well researched and very funny - the description of the SpongeBob diamond pendant made me laugh so hard I almost crashed my car 🤭
Richard Bandlet
Dec 17
I’m wondering how you talked about Richard Bandler, then go down the road to Kieth Renieri, but don’t even mention the most famous NLP student, Tony Robbins. Everything Tony does is NLP. You really missed a lot. The second leading cause of death in America is Doctor related death, but you’re not condemning the AMA? You take a few incidents of flawed people using a tool and sensationalize it. Hammers can be used to hit people over the head causing severe damage, or it can be used to build something beautiful. It depends on who’s wielding the hammer.
Love the detail and sarcasm mixed in
Dec 12
I love the show! I enjoy the depth of detail provided and the humor mixed in. Now to counter the haters: As a white, Christian, woman, (who wishes society would be less dismissive of men’s worth) I want to say that I do not feel like you bash on men (particularly white men), or Christian’s, any more than you mock anyone else doing the scam. You do call out white privilege, sexism, racism, and hypocritical Christians… and anyone else. They are real things. You always try to be respectful of people who are different from you, while also keeping things real. I think some people can’t understand sarcasm, and that is a them issue. It is part of why I love the show. Bottom line: haters gonna hate
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- CreatorWondery
- Years Active2022 - 2024
- Episodes145
- RatingExplicit
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