{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67b1c9fa4d9bd1092c60e1a8/685e4e3547311de1b63eb095?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Trailer - Misinformation with Heidi, Tom & James","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67b1c9fa4d9bd1092c60e1a8/1751010722484-225c8701-9a51-47a7-b22c-6b36d4e11349.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Coming Soon </p><p>In this episode of 'Scam Me,' we dive into the history of scams, starting from ancient Greece with Hegestratos' ill-fated insurance fraud, leading up to the modern phenomena of misinformation and online deception. We discuss how easily people can be misled, using the example of a false rumor about Emma Watson. The conversation sheds light on the intentional spread of misinformation, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. We also explore the potential future where fake online personas and bots could outnumber real people, emphasizing the need for heightened online safety awareness.</p><p><br></p><p>New Episode drops Monday &amp; Friday</p>","author_name":"Sandbox Broadcasting"}