Listen now: Scamfluencers "Pharmacist Femme Fatale"

Listen now: Scamfluencers "Pharmacist Femme Fatale"

Author: Scott Johnson & Glassbox Media. October 20, 2025 Duration: 6:52
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: https://Wondery.fm/Scam_WWTL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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228: September 11 hero Betty Ong [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:26
Do you know, with certainty, how you would react in a time of extreme stress or crisis? As a 22 year old woman in San Francisco, Betty had not yet decided on a career path. So, while she was figuring out what she wanted…
TQ45: What under-$100 item has been the best thing you've bought? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:15
Every other Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some of the answers given by other listeners. The question for this episode: What under-$100 item has been…
STAS 7: Geraldine Largay [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:36
Geraldine was alone on a 6-month Appalachian Trail hike, with a poor sense of direction. Sponsor deals: If you’re 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping @IndaCloud with code [WHATWAS] at https://inda.s…
227: Bathroom emergencies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:00
Quite a few of the episodes here on What Was That Like involve emergencies. Today we’re talking about a different kind of emergency. If you’re new to the podcast, this is definitely not a typical episode. You might want…
TQ44: Who was your celebrity crush when you were young? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:08
Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some of the answers given by other listeners. The question for this episode: Who was your celebrity crush when yo…
226: Bill's daughter was murdered [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:02
Sometimes, you see a phone call coming in and you just know that something bad has happened. I remember back several years ago, when my dad was still alive. He was in pretty poor health. He could still walk around, sort…
225: David couldn't find the cabin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:40
My favorite author is Jack London. His style of writing paints a very vivid picture in my mind. As I read his stories, it feels like I’m right there in the middle of it. One of his most well-known works is titled To Buil…
TQ43: Describe one of your most memorable birthdays [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:42
Every other Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some of the answers given by other listeners. The question for this episode: Describe one of your most memo…
STAS 6: Marlene Warren [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:19
Marlene answered the door, and there was a clown holding a gun. Get every episode ad-free, AND get all the Raw Audio exclusive episodes to binge, by joining the other listeners at What Was That Like PLUS. Try What Was Th…
224: Naseem was run over 3 times [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:11
If you have children, you’ve probably thought at some point, “Am I a good parent?” It’s natural to question our own abilities sometimes. Do I spend enough time with my kids? Do they feel safe? Do they feel loved? Are the…