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#SurvivingSophia: The "Publicist" Who Conned Her Way Into The Lives & Bank Accounts Of LA Influencers

#SurvivingSophia: The "Publicist" Who Conned Her Way Into The Lives & Bank Accounts Of LA Influencers

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#SurvivingSophia: The "Publicist" Who Conned Her Way Into The Lives & Bank Accounts Of LA Influencers

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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Nov 25, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this week's episode, we break down the story of scammer Sophia Nur— the woman posing as an LA publicist who allegedly stole millions from LA influencers like Jeff Wittek and Rickey Thompson. We discuss how the accusations first came to light and how quickly the story went viral online, spawning the hashtag #SurvivingSophia. We then explore the various theories floating around Twitter on why and how she conned her way into influencer circles and bank accounts. Viral news recap: Noor Dabash has accused TikTok star Nickolas Ray of sexual assault Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello breakup Selena Gomez is launching a new mental health platform, WonderMind Dua Lipa launches weekly lifestyle newsletter ‘Service95’ Our publication: https://centennialbeauty.com/  Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg  Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/centennialbeauty/?hl=en Join our closed FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3178046912258044 Resources: https://centennialbeauty.com/survivingsophia-sophia-nur-scam-influencers-jeff-wittek-rickey-thompson-jack-harlow-olivia-obrien-dixie-damelio/  https://www.vulture.com/2021/11/who-is-sophia-nur-what-is-surviving-sophia-scam.html https://centennialbeauty.com/noor-dabash-nickolas-ray-sexual-assault/ https://www.mtv.com.au/news/hm4hyo/shawn-mendes-sexuality-opinion  https://centennialbeauty.com/dua-lipa-service95-newsletter/       
Released:
Nov 25, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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A weekly internet culture news podcast that explores themes surrounding viral stardom, the creator economy, and how social media is shaping Gen Z. Hosted by Sydney-based journalists Lauren Meisner & Jordyn Christensen. Follow us @lauren.meisner and @jordyn_christensen