Socialite scammer conned New York’s elite | Nightline 

The fact someone can act like they are the richest of the rich and have people not question them, is beyond me.

Am I supposed to feel sorry for New York's elite?

I love the way people are so disgusted by her cheating and lying to get ahead, yet that's what so many people do to end up in these lavish lifestyles, and it is accepted. Politicians fall into this category for sure, and with the citizens tax money, no less

I think the biggest joke here is she had to pretend to be rich in order to convince people to give her money.

A big part of this is people upset they latched on to someone who they thought was wealthy, and now they’re embarrassed

If the Anna Delvey Foundation had worked, then she'd be a "success". And we would be commending her on clawing tooth and nail to get what she wanted.

I admire her so much because she showed everyone how people will do anything to befriended with "rich" "famous" people ... If she stayed a Sorokin nobody would've cared about her or gave her time. Anna Delvey is a portrayal of the FAKENESS of our sad social reality!!

Honestly, they both racked up a 62k bill in Morocco… the fact that the woman who was ‘conned’ expected that holiday for free does say a lot about her too…

If she were Mexican or Arab she would've been shipped out before anyone even heard of her. And now she's out there wandering around still NOT in Germany.

Anyone else watch this right after finishing the Netflix series?!! 😯😅 I'm very surprised at how "accurate" these news reports are to the Netflix series 👏👏

Rachel was willing to have someone else pay mega-bucks. That NEVER happens without strings.

what you guys arent realizing is that the netflix show is based off of the real thing. it is NOT making anna seem like the good guy. she is making herself sound like the good guy not the writers of the show. the show just mimicked her perfectly. if you watch all the interviews she honestly believes she did nothing wrong and thats just what the show made the actress do. the show is not in favor of her its just showing us how she is in favor of herself and that she really believes she didnt do anything wrong.

Damn, she is such a fascinating person to watch and listen to. And the way she says things makes you think "Yeah, of course she was serious about her foundation and didn't feel like she was scamming anyone." She's clearly such a massive narcissist but she's so compelling and so smart that you can't help but sort of admire her for pulling off what she did.

Isn't this what society's training us to do.... Act like people were not and make money doing it. Instagram.

Fascinating…. I think the one she lied to most was herself. She was delusional; that’s why she doesn’t think she did anything wrong. It’s easier to convince people when you really believe it yourself.

Banks gave her line of credit...I follow the rules and can't catch a break...such is life

I’m sorry but I don’t feel bad for Rachel. There’s a reason the jury didn’t find Anna guilty for the Rachel / Moroccan situation .

Some people are so obsessed with being around the right people ,they will believe anything

Sociopaths are pathological liars I'm not surprised how arrogant she answers the interview.

Watching the Netflix series what I admire her the most is her ability to handle stress. I can’t with her 😅

FINALLY a new interview with Anna Sorokin. For all the talk and controversy there was only 1 professional interview.

she had a real business project, she just didn't have money and the way she came about it was so bad. she's good at convincing people, she could've gotten some people invest in her, instead of signing fake checks

Her story proves that people can easily be fooled just by your actions. This is embarrassing honestly. I was born, and lived in New York my whole life and feel now- kinda annoyed that people here just easily judge you.

I think this speaks volumes about us, society. The fact that a person that dresses well, speaks well, etc can get away with SO MUCH! and they say appearances don't matter...ha!

The lady that played her did a magnificent job! She embodied her! But I give it to shorty she got style!

The thing is she's not regretting her actions. It's very clear the way she speaks. and everyone around her giving a value for her action. She did everything knowingly...She's yet to live freely and everyone is defending and supporting her. very sad

It’s funny how Anna was spending so much money on Rachel yet Rachel cried when she was charged for Anna spendings …Rachel was perfectly fine mooching off Anna . Honestly I don’t feel bad for Rachel

Something definitely unsettling about this young woman......"I was an only child, till my parents had another child when I was 13yrs old........so yeah I think of myself as an only child" Doesn't think she has a sibling? Man she's cold 🥶void of empathy or emotion other than greed, arrogance.......

For this Rachel girl and others like her, it was good to be treated with lavish dinners and trips and not ever expect to pay for any of it?

So a little girl screws over some rich people and bankers, who have been screwing people over for decades, and she gets charged, held in detention, and deported.

Anna delvey is iconic. As for her friend Rachel she was just upset Anna’s money wasn’t real. She was a social climber enjoying the luxuries at the expense of Anna. I’m not saying what Anna did is right, but she did it with such class and grace of course no one questioned her she almost committed the perfect crime.

Seems like Rachel wanted to be rich so bad that it backfired. I don’t feel bad for Rachel or Anna.

When you learn that you don't have to pick a side, than these stories are even more fascinating

She lived the life of a rich person, & didn't have a dime in her pocket. She fooled intelligent, rich ppl into believing, she was one of them. She made millionaires, show their true colors (don't let that go over your head). She used ppl, who thought they were using her. She was a foreigner, who came to America & made rich ppl look stupid (& they were embarrassed). Why shouldn't she be proud of her accomplishments? 😀😂😀🤣😭. At least she didn't take from the poor 🤷🏾‍♀️

Rachel is not a victim. She sure like all the free stuff and everything that went along with it. Including her book deal.

The money was paid back for Rachel. And she had a whole lot left over, from her book deal. She's no victim!

Imagine how humiliating this must be for the parents and brother. Your daughter lies about her parents because she’s embarrassed that they are normal hard working people and not wealthy like she said. Also as a brother it must hurt to hear her say she was a single child until her parents had another child but she has always seen herself as only child. Basically doesn’t care about the brother. 😳

I have no sympathy for Rachel AT ALL. She knew Anna’s con and was willing to go with it until it wasn’t convenient for her anymore.

She is more relaxed in this interview and more honest, then in 60 Minutes Australia. She definitely has a talent 🤓

It's impressive that she got away for it so long, but it doesn't make her a good person. She scammed the rich but also someone who earned little money. German banks would never have fallen for her lies :)

Convicted felons cannot come back to the U.S. for 10 years. She would need to apply at an U.S. Embassy for reentry.

This woman is the living embodiment of what art tries to do regarding the wealthy and privileged

She should not be treated as a celebrity. it seems like they try to justify what she did. In fact, she is the result of a society,, that keeps up appearances, a success and perfection that is real only in Instagram, and in the world of make believe she lives in, where ethics does not exist. Sad but true.

Julie Garner did an awesome job in the show

Stop giving this girl a platform.

If she could have done good she would have been genuinely successful. I give it to her for her motivation courage and drive. She did what she set out to do and lived the life she wanted although in a field manner. That opulent lifestyle is such a waste when there's so many humans starving with no nutrients clean water adequate housing clothing and education. Sickening

Lol I can't take Rachel seriously

It's not something she's ashamed of because she doesn't have respect for the rich.

she’s the epitome of fake it till you make it

Mark my words she will do it again she shows no remorse

Narcissism at its finest !!!!!!

Tinder Swindler and her could be a perfect couple 🙈🙆‍♀️

Girl played the hustle game and DAM she nearly got away with it ...banks nearly loaning her 20mill plus ....u gotta have BALLS to pull it off !!!!

These people wanted to be conned. If she is so rich, why does she need me to pay when she knows that I am NOT so rich? She's wrong and yeah, she deserved her punishment but people have to stop trying to think they are going to get something for nothing.

Reminds me of the guy who tried to buy the NY Islanders by lying to people and he was incredibly close. It came down to one late loan payment. So, now you have to think about all the people who faked it until they made it - and actually made it - and now they actually are rich and no one’s the wiser…

Her friend was enjoying the ride until she was not. She was in for the ride as, long as she was not paying for it. She made money from her misfortune regardless the $62,000 Amex. Cry me a river she is not innocent either.

She would have made a great spy. You just can't teach that stuff. She's a natural.

“Her fans”??? Lmao 2:10 I swear, sometimes these interviewers and commentators are out of their minds narrating this girl

If we can put the morality aside for a second, I really can’t help but admire this girl in a lot of ways. She knows what she want and goes for it. If she’d done so in a more legit way she would have no doubt smashed it.

She should've just used her abilities (crafting an image, charming people, photographic memory, building connections, understanding the rules of the game and playing it, being unbelievably confident, seeing what others don't, being a visionary, and being extremely dedicated to her mission) to get into a good school, build the right connections (which she's more than capable of), work for others for a while and saved and invested her earnings, build a smaller business and make it grow. She's quite smart and brave and even hardworking, she just wasn't patient enough to do it the right way. When you do it the wrong way, there would always be some holes that you'll miss. Unless you're extremely clever, cautious, and knowledgeable. She did not even know all the fundamentals of what she's trying to get into (specially at first), which in her case is business (but she did great in truly understanding and playing the game of society, culture, and fashion). She didn't even know/anticipated that they will have to investigate her background (the one thing that really turned everything into a disaster; had she only been able to receive the loan and build ADF; she would've been able to also pay people back and clear all the mess she's made). And if she really wanted it fast and easy, she could've just married some rich guy that's easy to fool and used his resources to build her business. But if that's more complicated, SHE SHOULD'VE JUST GOTTEN INVESTORS to invest in her business. She didn't want anyone to compromise her vision, but she could've just looked at all the areas the investors would want to change it because it's not practical enough-- and find different ways to negotiate and convince them into following her vision exactly as it is. She's so good at manipulating people, why can't she do that? And also, why was she so reckless? She should've just pretend to be reckless (because she's so rich she couldn't care any less) but still be careful with her next steps and not be reckless in private. And the last thing is, she was so good at building connections but she can't make them last. She always does something stupid to ruin it. And if it's about the whole credit card thing and borrowing money from friends, again she could've created business/es in Germany that could support her expenses, and if she's really determined to con people in New York, and could no longer have time to manage a business in her home country, she could've just build it first, make it successful and sell it. But then again if it's already successful, she would no longer need to con. SHE'S SO CAPABLE OF BEING COMPLETELY SELF-MADE AND GENUINELY SUCCESSFUL BUT CHOSE TO BE A FAKE TRUST FUND BABY INSTEAD 🤦‍♀️ but who knows, maybe this is what she really wants; to be an iconic criminal that got everyone's attention for fooling the elite.

You know she’s a narcissist and a liar when she can’t just straight up answer a question. Idk how people support such a criminal

im not trying to support her for what she did, but honestly, this girl is freaking smart. people can call her a scammer, but i say she was smart and knew how to delay and lie her way to wealth. its also the fault of the rich people, Anna just says rich father and everyone is on the knees kissing her feet.

This is nuts man.. 😬😬😬😬😬

She describes her sibling as “another kid”. Some sister she is.

It is so true though- about the misogyny that Anna talked about. Men have done far worse and received less time.

That little nervous laugh. She belittles all those around her and believes she is the smartest person in the room. No remorse. No shame. Her story is a contradiction from the start of the paragraph until the end

'Fake it til you make it' is a game. If you were found out before you make it, you lose.

Taking rich parasites money? Massive W in my book.

I would like to say that I feel bad for the people that Anna lied to and wrong. If I were to be in that situation, I know I would feel how Rachel Williams felt. However, with that being said, I find it mind-blowing that she not only thought of this charade, but was able to execute it for quite awhile.

Why give her the air time and I bet she got paid for this.

sorry..i could never live like that...lying and stealing from others....wondering every day if it was the last.🤨

The more I watch the Netflix show the more I find this women interesting… and the more I see “This whole story is completely true, except for all of the parts that are totally made up” right before the writer talks to someone who doesn’t want to speak or be mentioned, the more I believe some of those “made up” parts might have some truth behind them…. It’s almost like they’re taunting the people who left out serious parts in this story..

The problem is that society treat these kind of people as if they were truly stars and have accomplished something and they have not. They are getting attention (Netflix, film producers) for being nobodies and scammers! SO SAD. And then we ask ourselves how is it that these kind of individuals exist...

Yeah, Rachel needs to stop taking about this. She was NOT a victim here. She is vindictive and ridiculous. Rachel has made more than triple what she claims Anna “took” from her with all these interviews. Plus, American Express squashed the debt. So Rachel never lost one dime of her own money. Yet it hasn’t stopped her from playing victim and raking in the dough on these interviews acting like she’s picked on. I’d like to slap her when she says, “I wish I’d never met Anna.” Yeah right! Over $600,000 later, right Rachel? That’s how much you’ve made from these interviews. You’re not out one dime and are half a million dollars richer than before you met Anna. She was found NOT GUILTY of the crime you accuse her of and YOU ARE STILL RUNNING YOUR MOUTH about this. It makes me wonder who was the victim here????

Man for people giving rich people credit for being the smartest of us they sure get scammed easy.

Good for her, 👍🏻 well done, she basically live like the people who rip-off the rest of us

Call me crazy, but this Rachel chick really seems like just the type the showcase her out to be. You can tell she was a follower, you can tell she was LOVING living it up with Anna.

people always seem to treat the rich like they're more than human or somehow more intelligent...

I'm sorry but Rachel has to be one of the biggest hypocrites out there. Pretty sure she wouldn't have given Anna the time of day had she introduced herself as a Russian/German immigrant with no funds trying to make it in New York's art scene. I don't condone taking advantage of people but this girl could have simply not associated with Anna. I mean, no one forced her. Also, why did she partake in those expensive dinners all the time and why did she agree to go on that ridiculously expensive trip if she knew she did not have the funds to pay for her own expenses at least? I would personally not feel comfortable having someone pay for all that, no matter what story they are trying to sell you.

I've never heard about her story until I watched the TV series today but I wish I had. She certainly is an interesting person

Anybody who can scam the scammers is OK.

How in the world did she get a $100,000 credit line with no income/employment?!

Anyone who cons the rich, has my respect.

When you can pull off what she did in New York's -above the law- narcissist high society you're a genius among many criminals. ... Chick fit right in.

She's a hero

8 felony charges and How did she not get deported

I don't get this Rachel woman, she was okay with having free drinks, and enjoying free cabs and gifts, and yet when she got scammed, Anna became the worst of the worst ... Who is the bigger user here???

I'm surprised the FBI didn't hire her or byedone.

so Vanity mag hired another young inexperienced girl to represent thier space...this is why I continue to support valid diversified magazines for several decades. Not surprised Anna D and you are Besties you deserved and your magazine deserve the social lesson. #Finally

Let her make her movie and use her profit to pay off debts.

this is crazy

The Netflix TV series on Anna is brilliant!

Inventing anna is a fantastic mini series about anna on Netflix. Must watch

If she got compensated by Netflix, then she was awarded for being a scam artist.

Scamming rich people? She did nothing wrong

Just want to point out that if you have a moral code, it doesn’t matter what other people have done. You make your decisions independently (i.e. other people are also crooks, that doesn’t make what Anna did okay)

Her calling herself a "single child" because her sibling is 12 years younger, perfectly describes how narcissistic she is.

Thank you Anna sorokin

I wish this was longer

This is what a true narcissist looks like🤣🤣🤣🤣