Bryan Callen Scammed by Fake Amy Poehler Podcast Invite

The Fake Podcast Invitation

• 💡 Bryan Callen recounts being contacted by someone posing as Amy Poehler's assistant for a podcast called "Story Time with Amy."
• 🎯 The initial contact seemed legitimate, as Bryan knew Amy and was provided with questions and details about the podcast format.

The Zoom and Screen Sharing Scam

• 💻 The scammer insisted the interview be conducted on a laptop via Facebook Live, not a phone, and requested a screen share to help configure the setup.
• ⚠️ During the screen share, the scammer guided Bryan through various clicks, which he later realized was a method to gain access to his accounts.
• ❓ Bryan only became suspicious when he asked about the actual podcast date and was told it was a "test run" for that Friday.

Realization and Aftermath

• 📞 Bryan's producer later informed him that the Amy Poehler podcast was a scam and that the scammers had been targeting others.
• 🔒 The scammer gained access to Bryan's Meta Business Suite, though Facebook's security measures reportedly shut down the irregular activity.
• 🕵️ A cybersecurity expert confirmed the scammers likely aimed to gain access to his followers for spamming and selling access, rather than direct financial theft.
• 📧 Bryan even DM'd the real Amy Poehler, who had no knowledge of the fake podcast invitation.

Past Scam Experience

• 💰 Bryan also shared a past experience where he was nearly scammed by a Jamaican individual claiming he had won money and needed to pay taxes upfront.