Joseph Lim 
How #socialmedia gave rise to #fraudulent wellness #influencers
"Australian influencer #BelleGibson, built a loyal following on social media by documenting her #cancer journey online.. in 2015 Gibson was #exposed as a fraud. She never had cancer, & #lied abt donating funds to charities & ill #children.. Gibson’s story being #legitimised by a reputable #publisher & brands further fuelled by her social media presence.. Gibson’s primary platform of comm'n was #Instagram" 1/2
https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/apple-cider-vinegar-how-social-media-gave-rise-to-fraudulent-wellness-influencers
Apple Cider Vinegar: How social media gave rise to fraudulent wellness influencers

There is an industry of content creators profiting from misleading and harmful advice. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Straits Times
Feb 20, 2025 at 12:30amMastodon for Android
Show threadJoseph Lim Feb 20, 2025
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#PayAttention #liar #influencer
"Aft she was convicted of #misleading & deceptive conduct in 2017 by Fed Court of Australia.. other #highprofile cases of content creators peddling #cancer #misinformation on #shortvideo #platforms hv emerged at alarming rate.. Whereas Gibson spent years cultivating a following online, today a #contentcreator w only a handful of followers can upload an engaging #video & achieve millions of views.. an industry of #content creators #profiting fr #harmful advice"