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Scamfluencers

Scamfluencers

Scamfluencers tell the wild stories of influencers who become famous and then commit fraud or other controversies that reveals how a series of bad, desperate, or pathological decisions landed an influencer in trouble. How did a fugitive posing as a diamond heir scam women out of millions he met on Tinder? Why did the American National Ballet founders' dream of a multicultural ballet company end in murder? What drove a group of online vigilantes to form a sting operation to expose celebrity psychics? Hosts Scaachi Koul and Sarah Hagi take the listener into the mind of the fraudster, their victims, and those who got fooled along the way.

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21 Apr

Francois-Marie Banier: The French Connection Part 1 | 155

Francois-Marie Banier overcame indifferent parents to reach the heights of the Parisian art scene. His novels, plays, and photography gained him famous friends like Salvadore Dali, Princess Caroline of Monaco, and Johnny Depp. But he’s also known as a striving social climber who seeks the affections of older French women to bankroll his artistic projects. When he’s hired to photograph L’Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt, at one point the richest woman in the world, they hit it off instantly. As they grow closer, Liliane starts lavishing Francois-Marie with gifts: jewelry, real estate, and lucrative consulting contracts. But when she makes him the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, Liliane’s daughter takes notice. She thinks Francois-Marie is taking advantage of the aging, possibly demented heiress. Liliane’s daughter, and household staff, start monitoring Francois-Marie’s every move. Soon, this palace intrigue will go far beyond France’s wealthiest family, leading to lawsuits, secret recordings, and shocking revelations that will captivate all of France. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to Scamfluencers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/scamfluencers/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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