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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999 Ratings

Worth the listen.

Nov 5

GoldShot22

I don’t know if it’s daddy issues or just poor dating experiences but these chicks really seem to hate men! That aside though, they are annoyingly funny in that flakey city girl kind of way and have great chemistry together. The stories are well researched and well told. All in all, it is a decent podcast and worth the listen.
A must

Nov 27

kaydog6969

Scaachi, Scaachi , Scaachi !!! I have been listening to podcast A LONG time. I have a job that I listen all day so lots of people ask me for recommendations. These ladies are incredible. They don’t take themselves so seriously that they start believing they are soccer mom detectives yet they are funny and very articulate. Thanks for all the laughs while trying to save us from bribing Harvard to get our dummy kids a PHD. Keep it up ladies… don’t worry about the INCELS, they’re just sad all their heroes keep getting locked up and you keep laughing about it.
I LOVE IT

Nov 27

scottttttttttttttttttttttttt

Best podcast EVER I LOVE both of you
Laugh-out-loud true crime stories

Nov 26

Nobstarmafu

I think we can all agree that True crime stories are absolutely fascinating, and if you, like me, want to get your true crime fix without being learning about gruesome murders then Scamfluencers is perfect for you. Scaachi and Sara are a great host duo. Their energy is light and playful, and when I’m feeling down they’re my go-to podcast for two reasons: Firstly, the scams stories they tell are well written and entertaining. Secondly, the audacity of the scamfluencers they talk about reminds me that while I’m sitting here being too timid to pursue my honest and legal dreams, there are people out here perpetrating the most outlandish schemes- and away with it for years at a time! Great podcast, awesome hosts. 9.5/10 would definitely recommend.

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.