Amanda Riley Sentenced for $105,000 Cancer Fraud

Amanda Christine Riley, a 39-year-old mother from San Jose, California, orchestrated an elaborate scam over eight years by faking a cancer diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma, amassing over $105,000 in donations from sympathetic community members through her blog 'Lymphoma Can Suck It'. Her deceit began in 2012, leading her to become a beloved figure in her church, where she inspired support and charity. Despite her claims of undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, investigative work revealed significant inconsistencies in her story, prompting a year-long investigation that uncovered the truth about her fraudulent activities. Riley ultimately pleaded guilty to fraud and was sentenced to five years in prison. The story has gained renewed attention with the release of the docuseries 'Scamanda', which explores her manipulation and the impact on her victims. Those affected have expressed feelings of betrayal and anger over being misled by Riley's fabricated narrative.