10 Inspirational Stories That Turned Out to Be FAKE

VOICE OVER: Tom Aglio WRITTEN BY: Lindsey Clouse

Not all inspirational tales are what they seem... Join us as we explore heart-wrenching stories of perseverance and survival that captured public attention—only to be exposed as elaborate frauds. From cancer-faking scammers to fabricated memoirs, these tales of deception show just how far some people will go for fame, money, or simply attention. Our countdown includes James Frey's "A Million Little Pieces," Tania Head's 9/11 survival story, "The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven," The Blind Side's Tuohy family controversy, Amanda Riley's "Lymphoma Can Suck It" blog, Herman Rosenblat's "Angel at the Fence," and more! Which of these con artists do you think is the most shameless? Let us know in the comments. read more...

10 Inspirational Stories That Turned Out to Be FAKE

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