Apple Cider Vinegar – Wellness scam that fooled the world
The new Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar tells the story of wellness influencer Belle Gibson, who built a loyal following on social media by documenting her cancer journey online. ย But in 2015, Gibson was exposed as a fraud. She never had cancer, and lied about donating funds to charities and ill children. ย The series documents Gibsonโs rise to fame and subsequent downfall, portraying some of the psychological factors that influenced her deceit. But this scandal also illustrates a larger story about the conditions that enable cancer frauds such as Gibson to gain credibility and influence online. ย The…