Scamanda: The Amanda Riley Cancer Hoax

📖 Amanda Riley lived a lie for nearly a decade—pretending to battle cancer while raking in thousands of dollars in donations. Her blog, social media presence, and even public appearances painted the picture of a devoted mother and wife fighting for her life. But behind the scenes, there were no chemo treatments, no hospital stays—just an elaborate con that ultimately landed her behind bars.

🔗 Below, you’ll find official sources, investigative reports, and documentary links that expose the full scope of Amanda Riley’s fraudulent scheme.

📜 Case Overview & Investigation

📌 DOJ Press Release – Sentencing
🔹 The official Department of Justice release detailing Amanda Riley’s sentencing. It provides an overview of her fraud, the total amount of money stolen ($105,000), and her eventual conviction.

📌 ABC News – The Woman Who Scammed Thousands
🔹 A broad summary of the case, including how she managed to deceive thousands through social media and community fundraisers.

📌 NY Post – The Woman Who Lied for 7 Years
🔹 Explores how Riley fabricated her illness and the steps law enforcement took to uncover the truth.

🎙️ Podcasts & Documentaries

📌 Scamanda Podcast – Full Investigation
🔹 A deep-dive investigative podcast that walks through the years-long deception, featuring interviews with those close to the case.

📌 Hulu’s Scamanda Documentary
🔹 A visual breakdown of Riley’s scam, including footage from her fake hospital visits, blog posts, and testimonials from those who trusted her.

📌 TV Insider – Did Amanda Riley’s Husband Know?
🔹 Explores whether Riley’s husband was complicit in the scheme or if he was also a victim.

📑 How She Pulled It Off

📌 Poppie Lady Blog – How Scamanda Faked Cancer
🔹 A detailed breakdown of the techniques Amanda Riley used to convince people she had cancer, from medical jargon to staged photos.

📌 Yahoo News – How She Manipulated the Public
🔹 A deep dive into how Amanda Riley’s blog and social media posts convinced thousands of her fake battle.

📌 Vice – Inside the Mind of a Fake Cancer Patient
🔹 Investigates why people fake illnesses for sympathy and financial gain, with Riley as a case study.

📌 People – Where Is Amanda Riley Now?
🔹 Tracks Amanda Riley’s current status in prison and whether she has admitted guilt.

🔍 Life Behind Bars & Aftermath

📌 Poppie Lady Blog – Scamanda: Life Behind Bars
🔹 Looks at how Amanda Riley is adjusting to prison life and whether she has shown remorse.

📌 US Magazine – Amanda Riley Speaks from Prison
🔹 Exclusive quotes from Riley herself about her sentence and whether she still maintains her innocence.

📌 Newsweek – New Updates on Amanda Riley
🔹 Examines Riley’s prison sentence and whether she is still attempting to manipulate people from behind bars.

📂 Documents & Images

🔗 Google Drive – Case Files, Blog Posts, & Photos
📁 This folder contains:
✅ Screenshots from Riley’s blog posts
✅ Photos from her fake treatments
✅ Court documents and investigation reports