Cults and Cons: Anna Delvey, The Heiress Who Never Was
Summary
Hosts Sabrina and Corinne dissect the audacious con of Anna Delvey, who posed as a wealthy German heiress to swindle New York’s elite. They explore her background, her manipulation of hotels and banks, and her relationship with tech entrepreneur Hunter Lee Soik. The episode highlights her brazen confidence and the societal dynamics that allowed her to deceive corporations and individuals alike before her eventual downfall.
Topics discussed
Intro, Crimes of Reddit promo, and Crime House Plus
Sponsors: Quince and weight loss medication
Introduction to Anna Delvey and the hosts' reactions
The Morocco trip disaster with Rachel Williams
Anna's childhood in Russia and Germany
Sponsor: Primally Pure and Anna's move to London
Anna's arrival in NYC, Billy McFarland, and reinvention
The Anna Delvey Foundation and hotel scams
Hotel bills, Neff, and sponsor: BetMGM
Sponsor: Wayfair and Anna's relationship with Hunter
Bank fraud, fake documents, and Peter the assistant
Failed Fortress deal and the Omaha conference
Sponsor: Alma and the aftermath of the Morocco trip
Rachel's confrontation, arrest, and trial
Release, deportation battle, and conclusion
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