Scamanda
True crime podcast review — 2026
"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."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
Pros
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
About this podcast
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.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — must listen in order
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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Frequently Asked Questions about Scamanda
What is Scamanda about?
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.
Is Scamanda worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". The community has rated it 9.0/10 overall. True crime fans fascinated by con artists, medical fraud, and the psychology of long-term deception within close-knit communities.
Who is Scamanda for?
Scamanda is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories.
What is the best episode of Scamanda to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — must listen in order. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
What podcasts are similar to Scamanda?
If you enjoy Scamanda, you might also like: Chameleon: Hollywood Con Queen, Dirty John, The Dropout, Anatomy of a Scam. See our full "Podcasts Like Scamanda" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Investigative, incredulous, compelling
- Episode length
- 8 episodes; bingeable in a weekend
- Country
- United States
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