You know those messages that you get all the time, the ones that pop up out of nowhere? They could be real, but something about them seems fishy. You likely dismiss these texts and emails as mere annoyances, thinking you’ve stopped some random stranger from ripping you off. But the shocking truth is, the person behind that message might be trapped inside a “scam factory” on the other side of the world and forced to scam others against their will. From Wondery, comes a new series about the brutal reality behind these operations, where one family discovers a horrifying truth: the only way out is to scam their way out.
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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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Factory Tour | 7
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No Escape | 6
Charlie's brothers attempt to escape. But can they ever really break free from the scam factory? And, more importantly, can Charlie?
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10 Mar 2025TRANSCRIPT
Negotiation with the Devil | 5
Charlie finally has a plan to save her brothers from the scam factory when she gets a chilling phone call. Now, she must race to rescue them before it’s too late.
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3 Mar 2025TRANSCRIPT
This Will Be My Last Message | 4
Jella is determined to find a way to escape, while Charlie finds herself in a desperate situation. Both women seek help from a mysterious man in Bangkok. But working with him could mean Charlie's downfall.
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The Butcher’s Block | 3
Charlie excels at her new job, which has devastating consequences for two women who pay the price. And one of them won’t let Charlie get away with it.
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24 Feb 2025
Sacrificial Lambs | 2
Charlie is determined to get her brother back at all costs. But who is she willing to sacrifice to pay for his freedom?
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24 Feb 2025
Shoot to Kill | 1
When Max lands a new job abroad with a life-changing salary, he jumps at the opportunity. But when he arrives after a harrowing journey, he realizes he’s been tricked. And this job is not one he can easily quit.
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30 Jan 2025
Introducing: Scam Factory
You’ve likely received one of those mysterious texts from an unknown number saying they’ve got a great new job opportunity or a crypto deal you can’t pass up. But behind those messages are thousands of people held inside specially-designed micro cities built for scammers. And if they try to leave…there is a shoot to kill order.
From Wondery, comes a new series about a family trapped inside the scam factory. Only to realize that the only way out, is to scam their way out. But who will pay the price for their freedom? And who is really being scammed?
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14 Jan 2025
Coming Soon: Scam Factory
You know those messages that you get all the time, the ones that pop up out of nowhere? They could be real, but something about them seems fishy. You likely dismiss these texts and emails as mere annoyances, thinking you’ve stopped some random stranger from ripping you off. But the shocking truth is, the person behind that message might be trapped inside a “scam factory” on the other side of the world and forced to scam others against their will. From Wondery, comes a new series about the brutal reality behind these operations, where one family discovers a horrifying truth: the only way out is to scam their way out.
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Published 28 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Then in June of 2020, a few months into the global pandemic that had us all in lockdown, something happened that changed my life forever. I got this Facebook message from a woman asking me if I was the daughter of Lori Malloy. I had an Aunt Allison from East Providence, Rhode Island. And I was like, sorry, but who are you? And like, what is this? She tells me her name is Louise and some info about my family that I don't understand how she knows. She keeps messaging me and tells me she and my mom were so close that she knows I'm named Lauren after my mom's favorite perfume. She even says I was almost named Louise after her. […]
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