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Scamanda Review
This documentary about a megachurch attendee who took donations for her alleged treatment – and experienced numerous ‘miracles’ that kept her alive – is a great story. What a shame this telling isn’t the most thrilling.
TL;DR
- Amanda Riley faked terminal cancer for seven years to defraud people of money.
- She documented her fabricated illness and treatments on a blog, soliciting donations.
- Riley's scam involved claiming 'miracles,' such as a pregnancy that temporarily halted her supposed cancer.
- Her deception was exposed by a suspicious friend, Lisa Berry, who alerted an investigative producer.
- An investigation involving the IRS led to Riley's arrest and a five-year prison sentence.
- The documentary 'Scamanda' is criticized for being too long and for its heavy reliance on silent reenactments.
- The film lacks insight into why Riley committed the scam, focusing instead on the narrative of the con and its exposure.