Have you watched Apple Cider Vinegar on Netflix? We haven’t but it’s based on the real-life story of cancer con woman, Belle Gibson, who lied about having cancer in order to be a successful Instagram influencer. Yes, you read that right – she told her followers she was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer and had only 4 months to live, but through clean eating and a vegetarian diet, she cured her cancer. Sounds good – EXCEPT IT WAS ALL A LIE. Listen now to discover the horrific depths of her con.

How far would you go to get attention? This week, Geordie follows with a look at two women who claim to be missing child Madeleine McCann. Of course, neither are Madeleine, but who would claim to be someone they’re not? What’s the tea? Listen now! Plus, Geordie looks at an Australian woman called Maria Williams who was about to board a plane to the UK when she was arrested for being a psychic con artist. It’s a story – with twists and turns! Listen to find out more!

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This week, Geordie and Michelle wanted to look at people who pretend to be someone else and honestly, the two cases the pair bring to the Eavesdroppin’ table are nothing alike, more than both are bizarre and strange. Totally up the Eavesdroppin’ alley, then.

So… Case Number 1 is the seemingly motiveless cases of con artist and impersonator Samantha Azzopardi. She’s Australian, she often pretends to be a 14 year old, even though she’s in her mid 30s, she often claims she’s pregnant, or a Russian gymnast or a talent scout for Pixar – and she’s confused and baffled authorities all over the world with claims that she’s a sex-trafficking victim who’s escaped from a life of abuse. It’s heartbreaking, really, when you think about it because there’s something more profoundly disturbing going on that just a woman wanting to create mischief… Best listen to the episode if you want to know more.

Then there’s the gender fraud case of Gayle Newland. If you managed to miss this one in the British news, you can catch all the details in the episode, which will include things like: Gayle pretended to be a guy called Kye to bag the girl she fancied called Chloe… And in a bizarre twist of events, which include bandages, blindfolds and handcuffs, Chloe and ‘Kye’ had SEX. And then it all gets weird from there… Sex, lies and strap-ons is all we’re gonna say.

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