Without giving away anything, the story is about Anna Delvey who claimed to be a German heiress and stole millions from NY social elites. Bottom line, she's a con artist.
This story is based off a real person who did most of the things in the Netflix show. I mean, it is for TV so there are some "liberties" to make it more compelling. The story includes a journalist doing research for a much needed career enhancing article.
I thought I'd watch episode one and see if it was worthy of my TV time. I was hooked. I was up way too late the first night and finished it the next night.
Here's what I don't understand...how the HELL does someone get away with this? I mean she's a 20 something woman, mildly attractive, SUPER smart, VERY confident, etc. But she duped really smart people.
I've been thinking about this for a couple of days. Like many I think I wouldn't fall for a con, but I'm not so sure anymore. I'd like to think I'd see the red flags, but really, I could just as easily excuse the red flags away. I mean I did it with an X boyfriend so I'm pretty sure I'd do it for something else.
I want to believe I'm older and wiser and am very aware of phishing and scammers on Social Media, but, again, I'm really not so sure any more. My confidence has been shaken.
How about you? Do you think you'd see a con artist a mile away? Do you think you'd see the red flags?
If you haven't watched Inventing Anna I highly recommend it.
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