With the "Scamanda" podcast becoming Apple's most shared show of 2023, it's no surprise that the intriguing and addictive story has got the documentary treatment. How did Amanda Riley think she was ever going to get away with faking stage 3 blood cancer and banking all the money? "Scamanda" the four-part TV series attempts to answer that and other questions.
Here's how to watch "Scamanda" from anywhere with a VPN.
"Scamanda" premieres on ABC on Thursday, January 30 and is available to stream on Friday, January 31 on Hulu in the U.S..
• U.S. — ABC/Hulu
• Canada — CTV
• Rest of the World — Disney Plus (see below)
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN risk-free
Before the "Scamanda" podcast, it all began with a blog called "Lymphoma Can Suck It" in 2012 where Riley documented her heroic battle against an aggressive form of Hodgkin's lymphoma. The blog became popular, money started to flow in to help pay for her treatment and, as weeks to live became months and years, the deceit needed to maintain the lie that was ill became more involved (including falsifying medical records and letters from physicians).
Investigative journalist Nancy Moscatiello received an anonymous tip-off in 2019 and as she started digging, double-checking appointments etc, Riley feared the game was up and filed a harassment suit – which set off even more alarm bells. Eventually, the authorities became involved and in July 2020 the IRS filed a criminal complaint against her for engaging in "a scheme to solicit donations from individuals to help her pay for cancer treatments she never needed nor received."
Read on to see what happened next and discover the ways you can watch "Scamanda" online on streaming platforms the world over.
How to watch 'Scamanda' online in the U.S.
"Scamanda" premieres on ABC on Thursday, January 30 and is available to stream on Friday, January 31 on Hulu in the U.S. New episodes will arrive weekly, and there are four in total.
Plans start from $7.99/month, and new users can get their first 30 days absolutely free.
You can subscribe to Hulu on its own or, for even better value, you can opt for the Disney Plus bundle. The package gets you access to the entire Hulu and Disney Plus catalogs from only $10.99/month. Or you can add live sport with ESPN Plus for only five bucks more.
And for anybody in the market for a full on cable replacement, all Hulu shows are included in the provider's Hulu + Live TV package. Prices start from $81.99/month, giving you access to more than 70 premium channels, together with content from Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+.
However, if you are out of the U.S. on vacation or business, don't panic. You can still catch the show on your usual domestic streaming platform by using a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch 'Scamanda' from anywhere in the world
If "Scamanda" isn't streaming where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the show while you're away from home. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.
We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN. It meets the VPN needs of the vast majority of users, offering outstanding compatibility with most devices and impressive connection speeds. You can try it risk-free for 30 days if you take advantage of NordVPN's no-quibble money-back guarantee.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select a U.S. server from the location list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your streaming service app — Hulu, for example — and watch "Scamanda" online from wherever you are in the world.
How to watch 'Scamanda' online in Canada
"Scamanda" premieres in Canada on CTV on Thursday, January 30.
This means that Canadians can watch episodes on CTV.ca for free for a limited time following broadcast.
However, if you are abroad you can still catch the show on your usual domestic streaming service by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Watch 'Scamanda' around the world
"Scamanda" will stream on Disney Plus in territories outside the U.S. and Canada. Prices start from £7.99/AU$13.99 per month.
U.K.: Friday, February 21.
Australia: Wednesday, February 26
'Scamanda' - Episode guide
- Season 01 E01 – "Stage 1: Who's Afraid of Amanda Riley?": A beautiful young mother is given a devastating cancer diagnosis. Her community and church rally around her as she inspires thousands more with a blog, bravely chronicling her journey — but is all as it seems?
- S01 E02 – "Stage 2: All About Amanda": Following an anonymous tip-off, an investigative reporter starts digging into Amanda's story.
- S01 E03 – "Stage 3: The Wheels of Justice": The IRS and other bodies take an active interest in Amanda's activities.
- S01 E04 – "Stage 4: Catch Me If You Cancer": The walls close in. Amanda sticks to her story and has her day in court.
Official 'Scamanda' trailer
'Scamanda' - Cast
- Charlie Webster - Self
- Chris Savery - Cory Riley
- Rachel Leighson - Amanda C. Riley
- Mia Orellano - Young Jessa
- Ruby Singleton - Nancy Moscatiello
- Tricia Sullivan - Lisa Berry
- Eddie Martinez - San Jose Police Officer
- Jen Nolan - Parishioner
'Scamanda' FAQ
Where is Amanda C. Riley now?
Riley was sentenced to five years in prison in May 2022 and ordered to pay restitution for the full amount she had fraudulently received, totalling $105,513. She is currently an inmate at FMC Carswell, a federal prison in Fort Worth, Texas.
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