Natalie Cochran seemed like she had it all: a good job as a pharmacist, a loving husband, and two kids. But then she quit her job to become a government contractor and started raking in dough, or so she claimed. Behind the scenes, Natalie was running a classic Ponzi scheme, scamming friends and family with fake contracts, fake government emails, and even fake cancer. But when the walls start closing in, lies alone won’t be enough to save her… These are the stories of the world’s most insidious Scamfluencers. And we are their prey. Every week on Scamfluencers, 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? Listen now: Wondery.fm/SCAM

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We all want love, that happily-ever-after feeling of finding your soulmate. What if someone not only claimed they could help you find that perfect partner, they guaranteed it? Jeff and Shaleia, a young couple famous on YouTube, teach about ‘Twin Flames' — a deep, romantic connection with your perfect partner in their videos. It’s divine love, you’re designed for no one else, and they’re designed for no one else. But the path to finding your Twin Flame isn’t so simple. Some followers claim they were encouraged to cut ties with friends and family that are holding them back, and to claim their Twin Flame by any means necessary. From Wondery, Twin Flames is a podcast about what happens when the quest for love turns into a dangerous obsession. Hosted by Stephanie Beatriz.

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A former follower of Kat reveals how the influencer almost convinced her to completely change her life and why she almost suffered the same fate as Desirrê.

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As Paty’s search gathers pace, she makes a disturbing discovery, while Kat’s behavior becomes even more unpredictable.

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 988.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is available at 1-800-950-6264.

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When her best friend goes missing, Paty launches an internet campaign to find her. The trail leads to a glamorous influencer, who is hiding a dark secret.

Based on the hit Brazilian podcast, journalist Chico Felitti uncovers a gripping story of influence, control, and those who dare to fight back..

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The doctors who sounded the alarm become the target of an investigation themselves. And a fearless filmmaker finds that the answers lie with the patients.

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The doctors who sounded the alarm become the target of an investigation themselves. And a fearless filmmaker finds that the answers lie with the patients.

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With doctors investigating Paolo in Sweden, Benita begins an investigation of her own. She knows where she needs to go for answers: to the one place Paolo never took her.

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At a world-famous institute in Sweden, four doctors work together to make sense of Paolo Macchiarini’s work, and discover that his scientific research may be more like science fiction.

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After a medical scare, a single red rose from Paolo leads to plans for a grand Italian wedding with an impressive guest list. Things get serious fast with Paolo, and his work makes headlines.

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