Forrest Smith Blasts Camilla Araújo’s $5K Course, Alleges It's A 'Scam'
By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on January 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM EST
Forrest Smith is going viral after publicly calling out influencer Camilla Araújo, just as she steps back into the spotlight with a highly publicized rebrand and documentary detailing her departure from OnlyFans. Araújo, who has claimed she earned more than $20 million on the subscription platform, released a nearly 15-minute YouTube documentary titled "Becoming Her" on New Year’s Day. The video, which surpassed 600,000 views in under 24 hours, presents her exit from adult content as a deeply personal evolution, one focused on growth, boundaries, and redefining success beyond internet fame. But not everyone is buying the narrative.
Forrest Smith Says She Signed Up So Others 'Don’t Have To'
As praise and curiosity flooded in, skepticism quickly followed, with critics accusing Araújo of orchestrating a calculated PR move tied to a new business venture, specifically, a high-priced course and agency she claims is designed to help other models and creators succeed. That’s where Forrest Smith entered the conversation.
In a TikTok that has since gained major traction, Smith said she personally signed up for Araújo’s program to evaluate it herself, and what she found raised red flags. “I signed up for Camilla’s course so you don’t have to,” Smith said. “And I’m gonna break down everything about it that seems really scammy to me.”
Smith Slams Araújo's Course Tactics
Smith, who positioned herself as someone experienced in growing social media accounts, took issue with what she described as familiar high-pressure sales tactics. “One thing they do is this whole ‘we’re interviewing to see if you’re the right fit’ thing,” she said. “That’s just a strategy to make you feel special so you’re more willing to spend $2K to $5K on a course.”
She also pushed back hard on claims of exclusivity. “Limited spots available, that’s all bullsh-t,” Smith said. “Please use your critical thinking skills.”
Forrest Smith Says Camilla Araújo’s $5K Course Sells What’s ‘Already On YouTube’
According to Smith, the biggest issue isn’t just the price point, but it’s the promise. “I’ve blown up many social media accounts on my own,” she said. “And guess how much money I paid to learn how to do that? Zero dollars.”
Smith argued that nearly everything being sold through paid programs already exists for free online. “There’s no secret formula,” she said. “It’s all on YouTube. Just YouTube it, please.”
While Smith stopped short of directly labeling the program a scam, she urged buyers to be extremely cautious before investing thousands of dollars into mentorship programs tied to influencer branding.
Internet Reacts To Smith’s Viral Call-Out
Smith’s video quickly struck a nerve, with commenters flooding her post to share their own doubts, experiences, and outright skepticism about Camilla Araújo’s course. Some viewers admitted they were initially intrigued, until Smith’s breakdown made them reconsider. “I love Camilla, and I signed up for it at first, but now I’m starting to see how sketchy it is,” one user wrote. “I wanna see if they call me, but I won’t be giving any of my money.”
Others weren’t convinced Araújo had anything new to offer at all. “There’s absolutely nothing Camilla could teach me,” one commenter joked, while another summed it up more bluntly, writing, “Her course: 1. be in a MrBeast video 2. create OF account 3. profit?”
Industry insiders also chimed in. A self-described social media manager for multiple brands echoed Smith’s criticism of the marketing tactics, writing, “Limited spots available is a strategy to create scarcity and fear of missing out. There are, in fact, enough spots.”
Camilla Araújo’s Documentary Sparks Mixed Reactions
In "Becoming Her," Araújo paints her OnlyFans exit as intentional and empowering, framing the decision as part of a larger journey toward autonomy and purpose. "I don't regret doing OnlyFans. It changed my life. It's where I made my first million, retired my parents, and bought my first home. I'm grateful for every bit of it," she said when announcing her OF exit.
"I'm not turning against the platform or the people on it. Some of my best friends still do it, and I'll always support them," she added. "I've grown so much. I've outgrown that chapter. I want to focus on projects that fulfill me and show who I am outside of that space."
As of now, Araújo has not publicly responded to Smith’s TikTok.
