Scamfluencers
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Scamfluencers is lighter than the best investigative podcasts but genuinely entertaining — and its central thesis about why we trust influencers is more important than it sounds."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
About this podcast
Wondery's examination of the intersection between social media influence and fraud. From Fyre Festival to fake wellness gurus — each episode explores how influencer culture creates the perfect conditions for large-scale deception.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Scamfluencers
What is Scamfluencers about?
Wondery's examination of the intersection between social media influence and fraud. From Fyre Festival to fake wellness gurus — each episode explores how influencer culture creates the perfect conditions for large-scale deception.
Is Scamfluencers worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Worth a listen". It scores 6/10 on binge factor. How social media influencers became the perfect cover for some of the 21st century's biggest scams.
Who is Scamfluencers for?
Scamfluencers is ideal for: Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories.
What is the best episode of Scamfluencers to start with?
Start with whichever case title sounds most interesting to you.
Where can I listen to Scamfluencers?
Scamfluencers is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Scamfluencers?
If you enjoy Scamfluencers, you might also like: The Missing Cryptoqueen, The Retrievals, Sweet Bobby, Crimetown. See our full "Podcasts Like Scamfluencers" page for more recommendations.
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- Binge factor
- 6/10
- Country
- United States
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