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The Fifth Column

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The Intricacies of Deception: A Deep Dive into Illness Scams

This chapter explores the shocking case of Amanda Riley, a woman who falsely claimed to have cancer to manipulate and deceive others. It examines the broader phenomenon of illness faking and the psychological motivations behind such deceptive behaviors, as highlighted in the podcast 'Scamanda.'

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