Season 1 of Scamanda follows investigative journalist Nancy Moscatiello as she uncovers the truth behind Amanda Riley’s viral cancer journey. Amanda shared emotional updates, photos, and fundraising campaigns that convinced thousands she was battling terminal illness. Over time, inconsistencies raised suspicion, leading to a deep investigation involving medical records, witnesses, and financial evidence. The series carefully reconstructs how the scam worked, why so many people believed it, and how the truth finally came out. Beyond the crime itself, Scamanda explores themes of empathy, faith, online trust, and the psychological impact on victims who supported Amanda. The finale reveals the legal consequences of one of the most shocking charity fraud cases in recent history.
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Amanda Riley shaved her head, faked medical documents, and staged hospital photos yet she never had cancer at all. The scam continued for nearly a decade, deceiving even close friends and church leaders, making it one of the most emotionally manipulative charity frauds ever exposed.
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