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The prevalence of scams in daily life
04:21 - 10:46 (06:25)
Scams are happening in various industries, from tech to media to social media, and individuals are even engaging in scams on a personal level. This includes artists promoting parties with celebrities, people photoshopping their appearances, and individuals buying fake luxury shopping bags to stage photos.
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The culture of scamming infiltrates pretty much every walk of life, from the tech industry to how regular social media users present themselves.
04:21 - 07:32 (03:10)
Summary
The culture of scamming infiltrates pretty much every walk of life, from the tech industry to how regular social media users present themselves. There is often a stark contrast between the front-facing life people portray on social media and the reality of what is going on behind the scenes.
ChapterThe prevalence of scams in daily life
Episode#312 - Gabrielle Bluestone - The World's Biggest Scammers
PodcastModern Wisdom
After being targeted by Fyre Festival's social media marketing, a former attendee noticed the stark contrast between its glamorous promises and its low-quality website.
07:32 - 08:33 (01:01)
Summary
After being targeted by Fyre Festival's social media marketing, a former attendee noticed the stark contrast between its glamorous promises and its low-quality website.
ChapterThe prevalence of scams in daily life
Episode#312 - Gabrielle Bluestone - The World's Biggest Scammers
PodcastModern Wisdom
The Fyre Festival's selection effect targeted a group of people with specific brand values, and social media users tried to warn others about the event.
08:33 - 10:46 (02:13)
Summary
The Fyre Festival's selection effect targeted a group of people with specific brand values, and social media users tried to warn others about the event. After the event, the event organizer engaged in a new set of felonies targeting people who wanted that lifestyle.