I Almost Fell For a Fake Podcast Scam
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A fake celebrity podcast wanted to interview me. Mostly about my Facebook login.
I’ve been getting podcast invitations from people claiming to represent Steve-O, Chelsea Handler and Adam Carolla. Very flattering. Very specific to my work. Very interested in getting access to my Facebook page.
So I replied to one and got on a Zoom call with Adam Carolla’s supposed producer, who had the minor disadvantage of knowing nothing about Adam Carolla.
Let’s look at the fake podcast scam targeting creators and celebrities, how these invitations turn into Facebook account theft, and why personalized scam emails are getting annoyingly convincing. I preferred it when criminals didn’t do their homework.
Chapters:
00:00 Celebrities Are in Danger
00:35 Fake Celebrity Podcast Invitations
03:48 Replying to “Adam Carolla”
06:51 A Zoom Call With the Scammer
09:29 How the Fake Podcast Scam Works
12:25 Scams Are Getting Personal
Here are some more videos:
Making Fun Of Big Dumb Luxury Homes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3EJpS7NhMI
AI Chatbots Make Me Uncomfortable
https://youtu.be/6nGhwzy3KyI
The Weird Lies of Snapchat Influencers:
https://youtu.be/6nGhwzy3KyI
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📝Written in collaboration with Geoff Haggerty – https://www.instagram.com/geofffhaggerty
🎥Edited by Jonny Wanzer
🔗Produced by Dave Heuff – Hooked Creators – https://www.hookedcreators.com/
💻Associate Producer – Jamie Lightfoot – https://www.instagram.com/jamisonlightfoot
💻Associate Producer – Veronica Bettan
#PodcastScam #OnlineScams #RyanGeorge
@hozay12
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
Your Stevi was great. I’m proud of you son.
@DavidJerome-v2t
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
I once avoided a scam by being broke. Some woman called me claiming to be from my bank with a concern and needed me to answer a call from the bank confirming my identity. I didn't go through with it because she sounded cute and I didn't want her to see how little I had in my account; so I said I'd handle issue myself. She sounded disappointed and hung up. I later realized being too ashamed to admit being broke to woman saved me from a scam
@Meca-Mat
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
At least now you know you're basically a Hollywood star! Congrats!
@richardthemagician8991
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
Who is just dealing with a scam similar to this. I got emails me about magic show insisting that we zoom. I asked him for event details before scheduling a zoom. He said he couldn't get any details because his wife has those details. I asked him to ask his wife for the details. Apparently she will only give me the details over zoom. So…
@Sajuuk
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
The irony of a scam email from someone named Berk (stupid person) Manager….
@verwaltungkonto1169
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
do people really still check their e-mails? 🤔
@Valehass
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
Hmmmm, Indian accent, what does that make me think of????
@dixiecronin7791
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
I'm afraid to ever answer the phone again
@zedascouve2180
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
Very smart of Jeff to write his name with G so the bird watching cartel won't find him, it's amazing how much drugs some of those guys do to stay hours just looking at birds, those flying goofy little fellas. Geoff, that's a good one, sounds great! Love you too
@RyanHaney55
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
I didn't know Canadians spelled favorite that way.
@stebbenwolfe
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
I’ll be honest, I don’t think you were ever almost scammed and that you actually saw this a mile away. I know it’s a shocking accusation but I don’t actually think you’re dumb.
@ReQuiem_2099
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
Wait. Are you saying that email I got inviting me to be interviewed by [Ryan George] of [Ryan George Pitch Meetings] was possibly not legitimate!?!
@mechgouki7999
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
I accessed Ryan's FB page. There is a guy that vaguely resembles Ryan, but his chin is like 3 sizes smaller.
@lastusfir
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
5:01 I'm going to make a template out of this
@SanderVanMatthews97
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
Hi Ryan. I'm George Osbourne, former Chancellor of the Exchequer of Her Majesty's Government of The United Kingdom. Like everyone else I have a podcast and I'd love to have you on. Would 15th December at 16 hundred hours UK time suit you?
@leahl5007
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
hold on
your editor's name isn't George??
@toxic_poisn
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
Jonny should know that I have an album with his name on it
@sadeghfaghih8352
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
Thank you Ryan for informing us.
@Jerkarific
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
Ryan i love u
@TJ80sman
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
I haven't listened to the Adam Carolla show in years, but even I know that anyone who works for Adam, knows everything about Adam's work because he always talks about himself lol.
@himanshusingh202
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
Hate to say this in the current anti-Indian political climate…… but wasn't the first major hint about this being a scam that the caller had a distinctly Indian accent. Indian-Americans working in their entertainment industry rarely have that. Even folks who move there in their 20s develop a hybrid American-ish accent, like Kunal Nayyar or Priyanka Chopra
@melorbode
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
Well the true guideline is that you don't pay for guests. You can comp expenses, but that's it. That stops lots of problems. If you want to invite someone or someone wants to do a story-that's no pay on each side. If I need to get a get, I just wait until the host is big enough to warrant that.
@ladyeowyn42
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
14:40 these silly little moments are the best part of parenting
@VerynotAlpharius
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
4:32 He’s the Yaoi?!?!!
@soyevquirsefron990
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
These scammers find themselves at the perfect moment in history, if they choose to rise to the occasion. Half of our government is billionaire narcissists who can't shut up about themselves and will be duped by the slightest flattery. These scammers could be the new Robin Hood, if only they can use their powers to do good instead of evil. Or at least use their powers to do evil against even more evil people.
@cyuzna
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
Funny how this fake manager is clearly an Indian using a voice-changer, based on his speech pattern.
@BradiKal61
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
You definitely need to do a collab with Pleasant Green.
@Michaelroni-n-cheese
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
Oh man, looks like the Chelsea Handler handled another Chelsea!
@jontoubeaux7361
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
The Police Squad live hold during the end credits was the best
@Misterchalm
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
12:42 those emails to the celebs were ten hundred percent AI.
@Nueztoy
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
When the Broadcasting Manager’s voice confirms your kinda racst
@FedericoLucchi
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
The only good thing about 'AI' is that it helped me to stop logging in to my "socials". Soon it will help me never to open my mailbox again.
@NickMike-fb9hn
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
Hi Ryan George "Pitch Meeting Guy" you are always welcome to come on our podcast! We at Geeks Speak Louder than Nerds (Not in anyway associated with Steve-O) would never try and scam you, unless you consider a small podcast using your fame to increase their own. We look forward to hearing from you. – Nick Co-hostI hope this shameless ploy works, okay so do i hit enter or comment to send this?
@TheGoldLizard
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
2:41 red flag with the 2 emdashes. Anything that specific with that character was 100% AI generated.
@101zoeg
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
Out of curiosity, what happens when they do get access to your fb account?
@iamthevillain6188
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
Pretty cool, celebrity, good for you Ryan.
@CarboNation4598
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
I had a really hard time getting past Steve-O sounding like cereal made of people 😂😂😂
@aetherwise2159
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
Oh my gosh the new thumbnail is perfect
@greed-1914
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
That zoom call. "Adam is a gem, but I don't know him since I just applied for a job, but I have also had that job for two years. "
To be honest though, I am a little surprised that a person bothered to take time to do that much when they have AI to just mass spam scams.
And yes, these things are everywhere. Currently, my work email is getting at least one per day, but it's still so badly written that it's obvious. The real problem is that blocking and reporting does nothing because they just come back with another fake address
@wesleyswafford2462
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
And people get offended when I use the term "Indian scammers" lol..
@mzxa9988
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
The "manager" sounds like typical indian scammer 😂
@Getoffmylawn99
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
I have been invited to be on the Ryan George podcast. The producer said they love my insightful YouTube comments and want me to talk about them for two hours.
@JeremySolo
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
All this guy probably wanted was to talk to you and get attention, and you gave it to him. Hes probably showing all his friends right now. Its good content sure but it encourages copycats.
@foxyzero_thescratch
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
Hi dude, thank you for the PSA. The real foxy-o speakin at ya, and sorry for the hoax tryin to get your audience into adult films biz with you (would you send me a plaster cast?) You know, gotta hustle to make it. It's real great having the entire internet open for free use by registered and openly financed businesses to re-sell, ain't it?
@YouWouldntUnderstand
October 17, 2026 at 4:32 pm
I watched one Pitch Meeting years ago and thought well, that it something. I subscribed and haven't watch a single one since because I don't really like it and it's overly annoying, but the effort put forth deserved a subscribe. BTW Adam Corolla and Dr. Drew were the only good years of LoveLine.