Hollywood Con Queen: the true story behind one of Hollywood’s biggest scams

Psychological traps, celebrity impersonations, hundreds of victims, thousands of miles travelled, and millions of dollars lost along the way – this is the story of one of the world’s biggest cons, all led by the mysterious Con Queen.

The extraordinary scams, which are now being unpacked in a three-part Apple TV+ docuseries Hollywood Con Queen, took place over the course of many years, but all followed a similar formula.

Each would start with a professional creative – a photographer, a filmmaker, an actor, a stuntman or a hairstylist, for instance – being contacted by an apparent high-profile female executive. They would be complimented on their work, and invited to travel to Southeast Asia to come onboard a major new project.

If alarm bells are already going off in your head, remember that the scammer was a master at their craft, and incredibly convincing.

Masquerading as some of ’s top executives, the Con Queen would pose as an employee of recognisable businesses