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True crime fans fascinated by con artists, medical fraud, and the psychology of long-term deception within close-knit communities.

Verdict: Must listen. Scamanda is the wildest fraud story of 2023 — eight episodes charting how a woman faked terminal cancer for nine years and built an empire of sympathy and deceit.

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Eight-episode investigation by journalist Charlie Webster into Amanda Riley — a woman who faked terminal cancer for nine years, built a charity around her 'illness,' and raised over $100,000 from friends, family, and strangers before being convicted of wire fraud.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Scamanda?
True crime fans fascinated by con artists, medical fraud, and the psychology of long-term deception within close-knit communities.
Is Scamanda worth listening to?
Must listen. Scamanda is the wildest fraud story of 2023 — eight episodes charting how a woman faked terminal cancer for nine years and built an empire of sympathy and deceit.
Where can I listen to Scamanda?
Scamanda is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify.
Where should I start with Scamanda?
Start with: Episode 1 — must listen in order
What format is Scamanda?
Serialized — approximately 8 episodes; bingeable in a weekend each.
What type of crime does Scamanda cover?
Scamanda covers Fraud, Medical Crime.

Quick facts

Format
Serialized
Host style
Solo narrator
Style
Investigative, incredulous, compelling
Episode length
8 episodes; bingeable in a weekend
Binge factor
9/10
Best to start
Episode 1 — must listen in order

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