Chapter 1: The Hook

About this episode

Eddie, an aspiring film industry trainer, discovers he's been pulled into a larger scam after a promising opportunity in Indonesia turns out to be a hoax.

Eddie, an aspiring film industry trainer, gets a call from a powerful producer offering him the opportunity of a lifetime — a major film project, in Indonesia. But when Eddie gets to Jakarta, there is no movie. And after some friends back home do a little sleuthing, Eddie realizes that he's been pulled into something far bigger than just a little scam. Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: Hollywood Con Queen, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Chameleon show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. A Campside Media & Sony Music Entertainment production. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics covered

• film industry
• scam
• opportunity
• Indonesia
• investigation

Keywords

• film
• scam
• Indonesia
• Eddie
• producer
• opportunity
• Jakarta
• Chameleon
• Hollywood Con Queen

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Organizations: The Binge, Apple Podcasts, sonymusic.com/podcasts

Places: Indonesia, Jakarta

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