What happens when the truth is nothing like what was promised? An outrageous scam and a hit podcast, that’s what. Writers and hosts Scaachi Koul and Sarah Hagi are two culture journalists who are fascinated by con artists and what happens when their schemes fall apart.
Scamfluencers (Wondery, widely available) has so far had a look at Ballet’s Lethal Start-Up (the “Fyre Fest of the ballet world”), The Hollywood Ponzi Scheme, Dr Teen Love MD, and Brazil’s Supermom. The hosts rate each story in terms of its effectiveness and influence as a scam, with deep dives into the lives of some infamous con artists.
The Hollywood Ponzi Scheme episodes are particularly good on the LA culture of “zero real jobs but private jets”, exploring…
