Episode 263: The Affinity Scam Playbook

What the Hack with Adam Levin by DeleteMe

Aug 4, 202651:40Society & Culture

Coco Berthmann sold a survival story. Amanda Riley sold a cancer battle. Both were lies that raided communities, wallets, and trust. Journalists Sarah Ganim, Karen Given, and Charlie Webster tell the stories; cognitive s...

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