A fake rock star fooled the internet. But how did he do it – and why?
How did an ambitious musician fool thousands of people using social media?
Jered Threatin successfully managed to fake an entire existence as a rock star. He persuaded people he was an award-winning musician who had played to sold-out venues. And as a result of his seemingly popular social media accounts and faked web pages, he orchestrated a European tour, got his eponymous band booked in venues across six countries.
The BBC’s Jessica Lussenhop got an exclusive interview with Jered Threatin, and she helps tell the story of how he was able to dupe people, how he was uncovered and why his desire for global success has now made him famous – for all the wrong reasons.
Presenter: Anisa Subedar
Reporter: Jessica Lussenhop
(Photo Caption: Jered Threatin / Photo Credit: BBC)