I just got an e-mail titled: Exclusive VIP Invitation: Step into the Spotlight on the MacG Management Podcast! So it seems the Robby Robinson podcast scam people have changed their angle once again, this time to MacG Management and a Prada-sponsored Facebook podcast on Chill with MacG. Good thing they’re still offering that cool $3000 to steal my Facebook page!

Don’t Fall for the Podcast Guest Scam

If you get this message, please do not let them near your Facebook page. They will ask you to screen share to help you set up for the podcast. This will give them access to your computer and they will take over your page.

It happened recently to a very high-profile blogger and Facebook content creator who won’t even use her computer because she’s afraid they are monitoring her. They have stolen her Facebook page, removed her posts and are posting as her to keep her subscribers paying!

Click here to read the original Robby Robinson Podcast Scam details

MacG and Chill with MacG is a real podcast and YouTube show. They are not associated with the scam and are just having their names stolen because they have a popular show.

Here’s the latest e-mail they send:

From: Nicholas Sterling <macgpodcastofficial@gmail.com>

Dear Candy Keane,

I’m Nicholas Sterling from MacG Management. We’re captivated by your impressive profile and have an exciting opportunity for you.

We’d love to have you as our esteemed guest on our Prada-sponsored Facebook podcast, Podcast, and Chill with MacG, where we explore a world of fascinating topics, including music, food, travel, health, and the vibrant world of art.

Your insights would be a stellar addition to our discussions. Your presence is invaluable, and we’re delighted to offer a $ 3,000 honorarium in recognition of your time and expertise.

It’s important to mention that this will be an online paid event, and you will participate as a guest via a Facebook page.

We’ve got two flexible time slots in EST:

1: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
2: 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST

Please let us know your availability, and we’ll make sure it fits seamlessly. Eager to make a mark with us? Hit reply to dive in!

Best regards,
Nicholas Sterling
MacG Management

Update: Two days after writing this, I got an identical e-mail, this time Enzo Stark of MacG Management. So they are really pushing this one out!

Please do not fall for any of these podcast scams! And feel free to share any you have come across so that others may be aware of them.

What Happens When You Reply

The next day I got an email for the third time so I decided to reply and see what they said. Here’s their response:

Hi Candy Keane,

Thanks for your swift response, and we’re delighted to hear you find our invitation interesting! Here’s a bit more about how it works:

Our podcast, “Podcast, and Chill with MacG,” is sponsored by Prada and broadcast on our Facebook page. We delve into a variety of captivating topics, such as music, food, travel, health, and the vibrant world of art. Your unique insights would be a fantastic addition to our discussions.

Recording Information: The podcast episode will be recorded in a live format.
You will have the opportunity to engage in a conversation with our host, MacG, during the podcast.

Available Dates: We offer several options for recording. To accommodate your schedule, please share your availability, and we’ll make sure to find a suitable time for you. The available date choices are:

• Thursday, November 16
• Saturday, November 18
• Tuesday, November 21

Could you kindly share your availability, and we’ll make sure to fit it seamlessly into our schedule? If you’re ready to dive in or have any further questions, hit reply, and we’ll take it from there!

Looking forward to the possibility of making a mark with you on our podcast!

Best regards,
Enzo Stark
MacG Management

They replied to schedule my interview:

Hi Candy Keane,

Fantastic news! We’re thrilled that you’re on board for our podcast, “Podcast, and Chill with MacG,” sponsored by Prada.

Here are the details for the upcoming recording on Thursday, November 16:

Time Slot: You have the choice between two flexible time slots in EST:

• 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
• 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST

Could you let us know which time slot works best for you on Thursday, November 16? We want to ensure it fits seamlessly into your schedule.

Payment Method: We typically process payments through bank transfers or other preferred methods. Could you please provide your preferred method for receiving the honorarium?

We aim to process payments promptly before the podcast. If there’s a preferred schedule or any specific instructions, please inform us.

Looking forward to having an engaging conversation with you and making a mark on our podcast!

Best regards,
Enzo Stark (they changed names here with no explanation)

And finally, this is where they lead you in to steal your page:

Hi Candy,

Fantastic news indeed! We’re thrilled to have you on board for our podcast, “Podcast, and Chill with MacG,” sponsored by Prada.

Great choice! You’re scheduled for Thursday, November 16, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST.

Regarding the honorarium, we appreciate your preference. We’ll process the payment through PayPal.

We aim to process payments promptly before the podcast. If there’s a preferred schedule or any specific instructions, please inform us.

To ensure a smooth experience and address any technical or logistical concerns, let’s schedule a call. This way, we can discuss any issues you might encounter during the podcast and make sure everything runs seamlessly.

Please share your availability for a quick technical and logistical call, and we’ll coordinate accordingly.

Looking forward to making this a hassle-free and enjoyable podcast experience for you!

Best regards,

Enzo Stark

During that call is where they’ll ask you to screenshare and walk you through the process that will end up with them taking over your account. I’m not going to do that, but I did decide to keep things going just for fun. These guys are ready to go for anything!

And this is where it gets funny:

Me: I just talked with the guys at MacG and they don’t know anything about this. Can you explain?

Enzo: I handle all booking-related matters as Duduzile Methula’s manager. Once we’ve got the green light, MacG ensures the podcast runs smoothly by taking care of all arrangements.

Me: Ok, so they don’t know about upcoming shows until you find guests and book them?

Enzo: That’s correct. I, as Duduzile Methula’s manager, handle the guest booking and related matters. Once the arrangements are confirmed, MacG is informed, ensuring the seamless execution of the podcast.

Me: Ok, great! I’m known for my costumes. Can I dress up like Harley Quinn and speak in an accent the whole time. I’m not sure which accent yet.

Enzo: Yes, wearing a costume is more than okay! In fact, it sounds fantastic. Your unique style and creativity will undoubtedly bring an extra flair to the podcast.

We encourage our guests to express themselves authentically, and your costumes are more than welcome. Looking forward to a vibrant and engaging podcast session!

Me: My husband has a chicken dance he’s trying to make go viral, can he do this in the background? Is it ok if he also wears a chicken suit? Also, can you send me an advance on the $3000 you promised so I can buy him the chicken suit?

Enzo: Yes, your husband can join! We love the energy that will bring. We just ask that he dances to non-copyrighted music. As for an advance, we aim to process payments promptly before the podcast, on that same day.

Me: Would you say that doing this podcast increases or decreases your ability to be taken seriously as a media outlet?

Enzo: I’m not sure I understand the question. MacG has been doing this podcast for years and has a large audience. I assure you he’s taken quite seriously. Doing the podcast will bring great things for you and give you maximum exposure to our audience.

Me: That’s good! So you are sure this won’t hurt my chances of being elected president? I’m thinking of running in 2024 and this would be a great boost to my campaign.

Also, would it be ok to use hand puppets during the show? I have a skit set to “My Milkshake Bring All the Boys to the Yard.”

Enzo: We can cover a lot of this during our phone call, but whatever you feel would promote you best is fine with us. We’d be honored to have an interview with a future president!

Me: I’d prefer it if you referred to me as Madam President throughout the show. Will I get to interact with your audience? Do I call them pod people?

Enzo: We can address you as anything you like. Would you like to do the call now? You have a lot of questions that would easier covered by phone.

Me: You didn’t answer my question about the hand puppets. Sometimes I get shy, and the hand puppets help me act out my words. My husband said he’s really disappointed we can’t get the money for the chicken suit. He said he’s going to try and make it with cardboard and feathers. And since he can’t use his copyrighted song, he wants to sing his own song, but in a chicken squawk. I can send a sample recording if you’d like to hear it.

Enzo: A sample won’t be necessary! And yes of course, whatever you need to make you feel comfortable is fine. I look forward to our call to go over the technical setup. We will walk you through it with a quick screen share. All very safe and simple.

Me: Sounds great! I’ll get back to you if I have more questions.

On the day of the scheduled call, I told them I was having trouble with my Facebook account. I said someone had helped me set it up to share ads on it (another popular Facebook scam) and now it was locked, and I was having trouble accessing my account.

Enzo helpfully offered to screen share and troubleshoot my account with me! These people have no shame! lol

About the Author

Candy Keane is a digital content creator and long-time cosplayer, most well-known for being on the cover of the Star Wars documentary Jedi Junkies. After making costumes professionally for over a decade, she now writes about geek culture and mom life, and continues to cosplay for fun, while sharing her love of costumes on Instagram @SewGeekMama. Her first children’s book, I’m Going to My First Comic Convention, was published in 2020 and won a Story Monsters Approved award for Excellence in Literature.

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