Wondery Presents: Scamfluencers
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04/11/22
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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: wondery.fm/Pretend_Scamfluencer
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