Stars Beware: Amy Poehler’s Podcast Exploited in Scam!
Amy Poehler's Podcast Scandal: Celebrities Falling for Wild Scam
In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Amy Poehler's popular podcast "Good Hang" has been at the center of a brazen scam that has left even celebrities duped. The latest victim to come forward is none other than General Hospital star Kate Mansi, who took to TikTok to reveal her harrowing experience.
Mansi, 38, was ecstatic when she received an email from someone claiming to work for "Good Hang" production company, inviting her to appear as a guest on the show. "I couldn't believe Amy Poehler wanted to talk to me," Mansi gushed in her now-viral video. "Figured she might have been a General Hospital fan."
But things took a turn when Mansi spoke with "Jake," who had a suspiciously flaky accent that sometimes sounded British, other times American. As they set up a pre-interview virtual call, Mansi's excitement turned to suspicion. "This is so embarrassing... I am heartbroken," she confessed, her voice shaking.
Mansi revealed that even her publicist and team members fell for the scam, with the email appearing to be legitimate, complete with fake logos from Amy Poehler's production company. "What an idiot [I am]. I don't know what to say," Mansi admitted, her face flushing with embarrassment.
In a subsequent video, Mansi opened up about feeling humiliated and vulnerable after being targeted by scammers. She confessed to experiencing anxiety over the possibility of sensitive information being compromised. "It's been a very interesting and introspective thing for me," she said, taking a deep breath.
Mansi warned her fans on TikTok to be cautious, advising them not to respond to emails from someone claiming to work for Amy Poehler's production company. "If anyone gets an email from a Jake at Amy Poehler's Good Hang production company asking to be interviewed, do not respond," she cautioned.
But Mansi isn't the only celebrity who has fallen victim to this scam. A UK-based tour guide company, Orkney Uncovered, revealed on Facebook that they too were contacted by someone claiming to work for "Good Hang." Co-founder Kinlay confessed that he was initially thrilled when he received an email from Amy Poehler inviting them to be part of the podcast.
"It's been a tough couple days mental health-wise," Kinlay said. "Planning to be on the radio show and thinking you're [gonna be with] a celebrity when you're not... it's awful." The company discovered that the email was fake, and the scammers had been following them on Facebook.
Even social media star Taylor Wolfe wasn't immune to this scam. She shared screenshots of an email from someone claiming to work for "Good Hang," offering her a $2,000 honorarium for an upcoming episode. However, Taylor suspected something was off and decided to have some fun with the scammers by sending them comical emails.
Despite the alarming trend, Amy Poehler has not publicly commented on the scam. TheScholarlyNote.com reached out to Good Hang production company for comment but received no response.
This scandal raises questions about the effectiveness of podcast producers in vetting potential guests and collaborations. Celebrities like Kate Mansi and Taylor Wolfe are left wondering how they were targeted by scammers who seemed so convincing.
As this story continues to unfold, one thing is clear: be cautious when responding to unsolicited emails from production companies, even if they seem legitimate. Remember, if it sounds too good (or lucrative) to be true, it probably is.
Stay vigilant, folks! TheScholarlyNote.com will continue to bring you updates on this developing story as more celebrities come forward with their own harrowing experiences.
