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EPISODE · Oct 9, 2017 · 36 MIN

Fakes, Frauds and Liars: Belle Gibson

from Once Upon A Crime

She preached wellness. She promised hope. She built an empire on a lie. Belle Gibson was an Australian wellness influencer who captivated millions with her story—claiming she had terminal brain cancer and had miraculously cured herself through natural remedies. She sold books, launched an app, and gained a devoted following, all while profiting from her supposed survival story. But when journalists began asking questions, her carefully crafted world came crumbling down. How did she deceive so many for so long? What was the truth behind her fraudulent claims? And what happened when the world found out she was lying? Join us as we uncover one of the biggest wellness scams in modern history. Support Disaster Relief Efforts If you’d like to contribute to relief funds for victims of natural disasters and tragedies, consider donating to: Hurricane & Earthquake Relief: Direct Relief Puerto Rico Recovery: Hispanic Federation Help Animals Affected by Disasters Humane Society of the United States: www.humanesociety.org Humane Society International: www.hsi.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

She preached wellness. She promised hope. She built an empire on a lie. Belle Gibson was an Australian wellness influencer who captivated millions with her story—claiming she had terminal brain cancer and had miraculously cured herself through natural remedies. She sold books, launched an app, and gained a devoted following, all while profiting from her supposed survival story. But when journalists began asking questions, her carefully crafted world came crumbling down. How did she deceive so many for so long? What was the truth behind her fraudulent claims? And what happened when the world found out she was lying? Join us as we uncover one of the biggest wellness scams in modern history. Support Disaster Relief Efforts If you’d like to contribute to relief funds for victims of natural disasters and tragedies, consider donating to: Hurricane & Earthquake Relief: Direct Relief Puerto Rico Recovery: Hispanic Federation Help Animals Affected by Disasters Humane Society of the United States: www.humanesociety.org Humane Society International: www.hsi.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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