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CON-gressman George Santos w/ Brittany Luse: What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, host of NPR’s, It’s Been A Minute A Minute, Brittany Luse joins the show to discuss U.S. Rep. George Santos, who is making history as the most fraudulent politician to have been elected to Congress. Plus, a man who has been using Chance the Rapper’s name to scam two victims out of tens of thousands of dollars has been arrested. Stay Schemin’! Research done by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/accused-con-artist-arrested-after-cbs-2-investigation/ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/12/nyregion/george-santos-donors-fund-raising.html https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/19/nyregion/george-santos-ny-republicans.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2023/01/13/george-santos-everything-the-embattled-congressman-has-lied-about/?sh=357d28854557 https://nypost.com/2022/12/26/rep-elect-george-santos-admits-fabricating-key-details-of-his-bio/ https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/01/geor by Scam Goddess

81 min listen

Scam Goddess Trailer: Scam Goddess is a podcast dedicated to fraud and all those who practice it! Each week host Laci Mosley (aka Scam Goddess) keeps listeners up to date on current rackets, digs deep into the latest scams, and breaks down historic hoodwinks alongside some of your favorite comedians! It's like true crime only without all the death! True fun crime! Premiering Tuesday, Oct. 1st. by Scam Goddess

2 min listen

The Welfare Queen (w/ Ayo Edebiri): What's up Con-gregation! Not gonna lie, this is one of our wildest episodes thanks to Ayo Edebiri (Sunnyside, Forbes) and dig deep into controversial tale of Linda Taylor, the Welfare Queen! Research: Sharilyn Vera SOURCES: https://www.amazon.com/Queen-Forgotten-Life-Behind-American/dp/031651330X https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/slate/the-queen https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/20/books/review/josh-levin-queen-linda-taylor.html https://newrepublic.com/article/154404/myth-welfare-queen by Scam Goddess

70 min listen

The Fine-ass Fake Weed Mogul w/ Jay Jurden: What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, comedian Jay Jurden joins the show to discuss David Bunevacz, a frustratingly handsome man who ripped off the well-to-do in Los Angeles with his fake weed vape enterprise. Plus, a Canadian man was arrested shortly after being rescued by the Coast Guard from his capsized boat. Stay Schemin’! Research done by Kaelyn Brandt. SOURCES: https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/wanted-victoria-man-arrested-after-falling-into-sea-from-stolen-yacht-that-flipped-was-rescued-by-us-coast-guard-6487742 https://lawandcrime.com/crime/yacht-captain-rescued-amid-choppy-seas-is-allegedly-canadian-fugitive-wanted-for-leaving-a-dead-fish-at-the-goonies-house-but-canada-doesnt-want-him-back/ https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-02-01/david-bunevacz-marijuana-swindle-los-angeles by Scam Goddess

87 min listen

The Ukrainan Adoption Switcheroo with Jacquis Neal: How we living, Con-gregation? Welcome back to Scam Goddess, the #1 pod dedicated to all things fraud! This week Laci chops it up with actor, comedian, & podcaster Jacquis Neal (Culture Kings, UCB). Together they discuss the curious case of the family who adopted a 9 year old Ukrianian orphan who might have secretly been a 22 year old adult. Research Assistant: Sharilyn Vera Sources: https://www.thecut.com/2019/10/kristina-barnett-adopted-child-real-life-orphan.html [thecut.com] https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a29205646/kristine-barnett-natalia-grace-adoption/ [elle.com] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMDBTcYo-ho https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7479061/Mom-claims-Ukrainian-daughter-9-adopted-really-22-year-old-dwarfism.html [dailymail.co.uk] https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7512143/Adoptive-parents-Ukrainian-girl-dwarfism-appear-court.html [dailymail.co.uk] https://nypost.com/2019/09/23/couple-c by Scam Goddess

64 min listen

The Famous Femme Fibber (w/ Oscar Montoya): Happy New Year Con-gregation! Scams are all about hindsight so we got together with our good friend Oscar Montoya (Spanish Aquí, Bless The Harts) to look at our favorite scammer of the decade, habitual political line-stepper and possibly my soulmate, Mina Chang! Research: Sharilyn Vera Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1080356 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIhWGIUGboE https://www.thecut.com/2019/11/unfortunately-i-love-mina-chang-state-department-scammer.html https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/gyze3b/this-senior-state-department-officials-resume-was-extremely-bogus https://www.businessinsider.com/who-is-mina-chang-from-state-department-career-2019-11 https://twitter.com/ksieff/status/1194342219664232454?s=20 https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/how-did-mina-chang-get-state-department-job-first-place-n1091516 This episode is brought to you by Buffy Comforters. by Scam Goddess

68 min listen

The Casual Lovestruck Con Artist w/ Chris Gethard: What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, Chris Gethard joins the show to discuss Steven Jay Russell, a notorious conman, fraudster, and hopeless romantic who’s known for walking out the front door of prisons, driven by his desire to be with the love of his life. His life inspired the movie I Love You Phillip Morris staring Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor. Plus, an Arizona mom claims that scammers used AI to clone her daughter’s voice so they could demand a $1 million ransom from her while she was safe on a ski trip. Stay Schemin’! Research by Kaelyn Brandt. Sources: https://nypost.com/2023/04/12/ai-clones-teen-girls-voice-in-1m-kidnapping-scam/ https://www.theguardian.com/film/2009/sep/06/steven-russell-elizabeth-day-jim-carrey https://www.grunge.com/468449/the-man-who-escaped-prison-by-simply-walking-out-the-door/ https://www.npr.org/2010/12/03/131783406/con-king-steven-russell-he-still-loves-phillip-morris https://www.huffpost.c by Scam Goddess

67 min listen

The Real Housewives of Scams, Shams and Fraud with Anna Hossnieh: What's poppin, con-gregation? Anna Hossnieh joins us to talk about the arrest of Jen Shah, a The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cast member accused of money laundering. Plus, a thieving travel agent who promises Hawaiian dream getaways that turn into vacation nightmares. Stay schemin! Research by Sharilyn Vera. Resources: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/04/after-jen-shahs-arrest-how-can-we-keep-enjoying-real-housewives https://nypost.com/2021/03/31/jen-shahs-infamous-shah-ski-chalet-may-be-a-fraud-too/ https://www.travelpulse.com/news/impacting-travel/woman-scams-travelers-out-of-hundreds-of-thousands.html http://www.thepostgame.com/features/201202/utahs-sharrieff-shah-goes-reporter-coach https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a34620733/jen-shah-husband-sharrieff/ by Scam Goddess

72 min listen

The Big Blood Flim-Flam with Andrew Ti by Scam Goddess

69 min listen

The Tinder Swindler with Miles Gray: What's poppin, con-gregation? This week Miles Gray (The Daily Zeitgest) is on the pod to break down the greatest scheme in modern love. Honestly, this guy's amazing. We swipe right! Mazel! by Scam Goddess

64 min listen

The Career Conman Jeremy Wilson with Nicole Byer: Welcome back Con-gregation to Scam Goddess, the #1 pod dedicated to all things fraud! This week Laci is joined by stand up, actress, & podcaster Nicole Byer (Nailed It!, Best Friends Podcast) for a look at the many scams & lives of (fraudulent) “international” guy of grift-stery, Jeremy Wilson.Research Assistant: Sharilyn Vera Sources: https://www.gq.com/story/the-petty-grifter https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/08/nyregion/jeremy-wilson-con-artist-convicted.html https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/manhattan/fake-army-vet-man-stiff-prison-sentence-nyc-judge-article-1.3148604 This episode is brought to you by Upstart (www.upstart.com/goddess) and Dashlane (www.dashlane.com/scam code: SCAM). by Scam Goddess

49 min listen

The Audacity of Carl Erik Rinsch w/ Beth Stelling: What’s poppin’ congregation? This week, comedian Beth Stelling joins the show to discuss Carl Erik Rinsch who sold a sci-fi series. Netflix paid more than $50 million for a show, but it never existed. Stay Schemin’! Check out Beth Stelling’s Netflix special entitled Beth Stelling: If You Didn’t Want Me Then. https://www.netflix.com/title/81713592 It’s real and it’s really funny. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Beth Stelling: @bethstelling Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/22/business/carl-rinsch-netflix-conquest.html by Scam Goddess

81 min listen

The Devious Bi-Sexual Door Dasher w/ Cameron Esposito: What’s poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, we are joined by actor-comedian Cameron Esposito to dig into the Bi-Sexual DoorDash delivery scammer, Joshua Hall, who committed wire fraud by pretending to be multiple family members of the Trump family. Plus, one California-based tattoo studio has been accused by two customers and counting of being scammed out of thousands of dollars for a bad tattoo. Stay Schemin’!  Scam Goddess Live @ the Elysian Theatre on Thursday, June 22, 2023 in Los Angeles @ 7:30pm PST. Live TICKETS SOLD OUT. To livestream go to: https://moment.co/scamgoddess Research by Kaelyn Brandt  SOURCES:  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/08/technology/trump-family-impersonator.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2021/06/08/feds-charge-22-year-old-for-impersonating-trump-family-in-gays-for-trump-scam/?sh=73a22c6148a9 https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/pennsylvania-man-who-threatened-california-democratic-congre by Scam Goddess

56 min listen

The Sweepstakes Scammers w/ Tone Bell: What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, comedian Tone Bell joins the show to discuss a group of men in the 1980s who created a sweepstakes company that barely created any winnings. Plus, a 19-year-old has been caught after scamming $37,000 from 439 concerned donors after falsely claiming she had pancreatic cancer. Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES https://nypost.com/2023/01/31/madison-russo-19-charged-in-gofundme-cancer-scam/ https://www.newyorker.com/news/american-chronicles/donald-trump-and-the-sweepstakes-scammers https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/2002/09/23/newscolumn2.html https://www.upi.com/Archives/1989/09/29/Five-charged-in-corporate-sweepstakes-scam/5185623044800/ by Scam Goddess

80 min listen

Scam Heiress Anna Sorokin with Paul F. Tompkins: What’s up Con-gregation & welcome Scam Goddess, the #1 pod dedicated to all things fraud! In this initial episode comedian, actor, and podcast papi Paul F. Tompkins joins host Laci Mosley for a deep dive into Anna Delvey aka Anna Sorokin the scam heiress; a fake German heiress turned Manhattan socialite who swindled dozens of people out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Research assistant: Sharillyn VeraThis episode is brought to you by Pretty Litter ( www.prettylitter.com code: SCAM). by Scam Goddess

56 min listen

The Resurrecting Romance Novelist w/ Paula Poundstone: What’s poppin’ Con-gregation? For Valentine’s Day, we have the legendary Paula Poundstone on the show to discuss Susan Meachen, an independent romance novelist who faked her death in 2020, miraculously resurrecting in 2022. Plus, a Florida woman has been arrested after a 4-year-long romance scam that resulted in the defrauding of an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor. Stay Schemin’! Research done By Kaelyn Brandt. SOURCES: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/16/health/fake-death-romance-novelist-meachen.html https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/book-author-exposed-fake-suicide-facebook-group-1234655830/?fbclid=IwAR0T1Z8YBSGjkOmKkE2bqww-XVhj2142WqdD97YlxSd0QWLr_eCm8LSaJKc https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/susan-meachen-author-fake-death-b2265223.html?r=21062 https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/kelseyweekman/susan-meachen-author-alleged-death-hoax Twitter user @Draggerofliars thread: https://twitter.com/Draggerofliars/ by Scam Goddess

83 min listen

The Fake Film for…Feminism?! w/ Brittani Nichols: What’s poppin’ Con-gregation? Brittani Nichols, producer and writer on Abbott Elementary joins us to discuss the fraud surrounding the WGA writers strike. Also, we discuss how a group of creators scammed their way into shooting a movie by staging a fake engagement. Plus, a man and woman in the U.K. defrauded 80 victims, mostly gay men, they met on dating apps over a 16-year period. Stay Schemin’! Scam Goddess Live @ the Elysian Theatre on Thursday, June 22, 2023 in Los Angeles. Get your tickets go to: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/scamgoddess Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES https://www.advocate.com/crime/2023/1/03/couple-sentenced-after-scamming-over-400k-mostly-gay-men https://www.vice.com/en/article/884gw5/these-artists-scammed-a-dollar36k-film-shoot-by-faking-an-engagement https://letterboxd.com/film/cons-pros/ https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS890US892&q=kyla+pratt+little+mermaid&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUK by Scam Goddess

60 min listen

The Deceptive Diet Plans of Brittany Dawn w/ Franchesca Ramsey: What’s poppin’ Con-gregation? This week Franchesca Ramsey is back on the show to regale the dangerous diet plans of former fitness influencer Brittany Dawn, who was sued by the state of Texas over harmful claims of her online fitness brand. Plus, the “TikTok Trickster” of the South has been arrested after stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from women across several states. Stay Schemin’ ! Scam Goddess Live @ the Elysian Theatre on Thursday, June 22, 2023 in Los Angeles @ 7:30pm PST. Live TICKETS SOLD OUT. To livestream go to: https://www.moment.co/scamgoddess Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES https://www.fox26houston.com/news/tiktok-trickster-wanted-for-scamming-women-arrested-in-kentucky https://www.fox26houston.com/news/tiktok-trickster-wanted-for-scamming-women-and-stealing-thousands-of-dollars-across-several-states https://nypost.com/2023/03/14/fitness-influencer-brittany-dawn-accused-of-scamming-clients-vows-to by Scam Goddess

79 min listen

Feed Drop: May I Elaborate: Daily Wisdom from JB Smoove: It's a feed drop Con-gregation! Check out a new Team Coco podcast called May I Elaborate: Daily Wisdom from JB Smoove. Every morning, JB breaks down an inspirational quote, like only he can, to help you achieve your highest potential. Plus, he’s not even asking for money! So, enjoy the show and Stay Schemin! by Scam Goddess

13 min listen

Stockton Rush…You Raggedy B*%@h - Scam Goddess Live: What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, we release the Scam Goddess Live Show! Comedians Paul F. Tompkins, Sydnee Washington, Jacquis Neal, Oscar Montoya, and Jon Gabrus join the show to discuss Stockton Rush, the CEO of OceanGate and scammer behind the tragedy of the OceanGate Submarine implosion! Plus, they regale some hilarious scammer in what’s hot in fraud. Stay Schemin’! Follow on Instagram: Laci Mosley @divalaci Paul F. Tompkins @pftompkins Sydnee Washington @justsydbw Jacquis Neal @jacquisneal Oscar Montoya @ozzymo Jon Gabrus @gabrus Scam Goddess Podcast @scamgoddesspod Sources: What’s Hot in Fraud https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/05/01/fraudster-wearing-smiley-face-shirt-takes-puppy-to-bank-fraud-heist-deputies-say/ https://media.nbcmiami.com/2023/06/060823- by Scam Goddess

57 min listen

The Baddest Bitch Bandit of the West w/ Vanessa Bayer & Jonah Bayer: What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week Vanessa Bayer and Jonah Bayer join the show to discuss Lady Bandit Pearl Hart, one of the wildest bandits in the Wild West. Plus, an investor attempted to purchase Manhattan’s iconic Flatiron Building for $190 million. Stay Schemin’!  Research by Kaelyn Brandt    https://therealdeal.com/new-york/2023/03/24/meet-the-mysterious-buyer-of-the-flatiron-building/ https://time.com/4575757/pearl-hart-stagecoach-robber/ https://nypost.com/2021/10/30/the-wild-life-and-death-of-old-west-feminist-bandit-pearl-hart/ https://lithub.com/the-true-story-of-pearl-hart-straight-shooting-poetry-writing-woman-bandit/ Wildcat: The Untold Story of Pearl Hart, the Wild West’s Most Notorious Woman Bandit by John Boessenecker by Scam Goddess

68 min listen

The King of Discount Electronics w/ Allison Raskin: What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, Allison Raskin joins the show to discuss Crazy Eddie, a businessman who became popular during the 1970’s and 80’s for his outlandish commercials selling discount electronics. Eventually, he was exposed as the King of Fraud. Plus, a popular social media photographer recently confesses to using AI technology to gain followers. Stay Schemin’! Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES: https://petapixel.com/2023/02/21/popular-instagram-photographer-revealed-as-ai-fraud/ https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/02/viral-instagram-photographer-has-a-confession-his-photos-are-ai-generated/ https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/remembering-crazy-eddie-his-prices-were-insane https://nypost.com/2022/09/10/retail-king-crazy-eddie-antar-led-an-even-crazier-real-life/ https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/09/books/review-retail-gangster-gary-weiss.html by Scam Goddess

84 min listen

The Chief Appropriator w/ Emma Gray & Claire Fallon: What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, Claire Fallon & Emma Gray join the show to discuss Edgar LaPlante, who impersonated a chief of the Cherokee Nation across countries during the turn of the 20th century. Plus, a young real estate agent’s reputation is on the line after his identity was stolen and used to stage a New Year’s Eve boat party that never happened. Stay Schemin’! Research done by Kaelyn Brandt. SOURCES: https://www.museolombroso.unito.it/en/photographs-at-liberty-chief-white-elk-and-the-blackshirts-tuscany-1924/ https://www.nytimes.com/1929/09/20/archives/indian-chief-back-shorn-of-his-glory-says-false-claims-won-him.html https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-september-4-2018-1.4808812/king-con-man-successfully-impersonates-indigenous-leaders-his-whole-life-acquiring-riches-and-fame-1.4809858 https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/999371/edgar-laplante-conman-biography-chief-white-elk https://thecrime by Scam Goddess

67 min listen

The Nigerian Ne'er-do-well with Jonathan Braylock: What's good Con-gregation! Thanks to you Scam Goddess is catching that SHINE, scamming our way into Spotify Pick of the Year! What better to celebrate than with our hilarious friend Jonathan Braylock (Astronomy Club on Netflix December 6th!) as we uncover a legend from the birthplace of fraud, Nigeria's own Emmanuel Nwude! Research Assistant: Sharilyn Vera SOURCES: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmanuel_Nwude https://www.bosshunting.com.au/hustle/nigerian-fake-airport-scam https://www.unilad.co.uk/life/nigerian-scammer-sold-fake-airport-for-242-million-to-international-bank/ https://www.flyertalk.com/articles/nigerian-scammer-sold-fake-airport-to-international-bank.html https://www.ladbible.com/community/interesting-emmanuel-nwude-carried-out-the-biggest-scam-in-nigeria-20180825 This episode is brought to you by Pretty Litter (www.prettylitter.com code: SCAM) and Dashlane (www.dashlane.com/scam). by Scam Goddess

55 min listen

The Devious Anna Delvey Mentee w/ Amanda Montell & Isa Medina: What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, Amanda Montell & Isa Medina, host of the podcast Sounds Like a Cult, join Laci to discuss Danielle Miller, a former New York socialite turned influencer-scammer, who got mentored by Anna Delvey during her time at Rikers. Plus, a new way to scam takeout customers out of their Thai food and dollars. Stay Schemin’! Research by Kaelyn Brandt Sources: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/danielle-miller-scammer.html https://nymag.com/news/features/45592/ https://thecinemaholic.com/danielle-miller-where-is-the-con-artist-now/ https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/crime/article267793432.html https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/miami-woman-indicted-wire-fraud-and-identity-theft-related-covid-19-pandemic https://nypost.com/2022/02/15/horace-mann-con-artist-danielle-miller-looking-for-a-roommate/ https://nypost.com/2023/02/25/cory-doctorow-duped-by-fake-thai-restaurant-scam/ by Scam Goddess

88 min listen

The Many Faces of Ferdinand Waldo Demara w/ Eric Andre: What’s Poppin’ Con- gregration? This week, comedian Eric Andre joins the show to discuss Ferdinand Waldo Demara, a man of many trades, master of perhaps a few, with the credentials of none. Plus, a team of two computer science students have recently tried to determine if their AI-generated images of women were realistic enough to trick paying customers. Stay Schemin’! “Bombing with Eric Andre'' is part of Will Ferrell’s and iHeartMedia’s Big Money Players Network and link to the following: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-bombing-with-eric-andre-120233938/ To See Eric Andre on tour to go: https://www.ericandretour.com/tour SCAM GODDESS LIVE On Oct. 8th In NYC. For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scam-goddess-live-tickets-716150414167?aff=odwdwdspacecraft Follow on Instagram: Eric Andre @ericfuckingandreLaci Mosley @divalaci Scam Goddess Podcast @scamgoddesspod Research by Kaeyln Brandt. Sources: https: by Scam Goddess

50 min listen

The Bank Robbin’ Bicyclist w/ Sasheer Zamata: What’s poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, comedian Sasheer Zamata joins the show to discuss Thomas Justice, a once-promising cyclist prodigy turned bank robber when his Olympic dreams were no longer viable. Plus, one woman from East Bay, California, was targeted by a phone scammer, and her bank let it happen. Stay Schemin’! Check out Sasheer’s Comedy Special “First Woman” on 800 Pound Gorilla on August 15th and YouTube on August 29th. https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/sasheer-zamata-the-first-woman Follow on Instagram: Sasheer Zamata @thesheertruth Laci Mosley @divalaci Scam Goddess Podcast @scamgoddesspod Research by Kaelyn Brandt Sources: https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/february-2019/bicycle-bank-robber-tom-justice/ https://www.bicycling.com/news/a26081001/cyclist-turned-bank-robber-tom-justice/ https://www.dailymail.co. by Scam Goddess

74 min listen

Threatin: The Rip-Off Rock Band w/ Kara Brown: What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, TV writer Kara Brown joins the show to discuss Threatin, a made up heavy metal band that toured 10 cities across Europe and eventually gained a cult following. Plus, an Italian man has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud for a crime that has plagued the book publishing community for years. Stay Schemin’!   Research by Kaelyn Brandt    SOURCES https://apnews.com/article/new-york-city-fraud-4832c57101d507d427ac4516d525e752 https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/threatin-metal-tour-fake-ticket-sales-hoax-767580/ https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/16/style/threatin-fake-band-tour.html https://www.metalsucks.net/2018/11/09/l-a-band-threatin-faked-a-fanbase-to-land-a-european-tour-no-one-attended/ https://www.metalsucks.net/2021/09/28/new-documentary-the-rise-and-fall-of-threatin/ Anomaly Documenatrie’s mini-doc: This Band Faked an International Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XG2Z by Scam Goddess

82 min listen

Salt Bae or Scam Bae? w/ Prentice Penny: What's poppin' con-gregation? For this holiday, we are revisiting our episode with showrunner for HBO’s Insecure, Prentice Penny. We discuss the viral meat connoisseur “Salt Bae,” and the accusations of scamming surrounding his restaurants. Plus, the FBI catches an artist allegedly selling fake works from his friend and mentor Raymond Pettibon. Stay Schemin'!   This was recorded October 19th, 2021.   Research by Kaelyn Brandt   Sources: https://www.miamiherald.com/miami-com/miami-com-news/article225807840.html https://nypost.com/2021/04/13/salt-bae-hit-with-5m-copyright-suit-over-artwork-of-chef/ https://www.eater.com/2018/1/26/16932642/salt-bae-nurs-et-new-york-city-restaurant-reviews https://www.eater.com/2019/8/28/20836960/salt-bae-nusr-et-steakhouse-tip-pooling-lawsuit-miami?_gl=1*12xzkg9* https://boston.eater.com/2020/9/28/21459657/salt-bae-steakhouse-boston-shut-down-opening-week-news?_gl=1*cck5cq* https://www.miamiherald.com/article239 by Scam Goddess

63 min listen

Archive Episode: It’s the Freedom for Me! w/ Kevin Fredericks aka KevOnStage: What’s Poppin’ Congregation? This week, we have comedian Kevin Fredericks to discuss the baddest bitches of pirating to have ever sailed the ocean blue, Anne Bonny and Mary Read. Plus, a family of scammers from Queens, New York, who stole a house from a dead man in 2010 are finally caught. Stay Schemin’! This episode was recorded 05/24/22 and originally published 6/21/2022. Research by Kaelyn Brandt. Sources: https://queensda.org/family-of-alleged-scam-artists-charged-with-numerous-crimes-including-grand-larceny-identity-theft-tax-fraud/ https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-queens-scammer-family-busted-da-says-20220504-2od542b3ovdh5ndntouziy6rai-story.html https://allthatsinteresting.com/anne-bonny-mary-read https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/women-pirates-anne-bonny-mary-read-lgbt-statue-b1725018.html https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/if-theres-a-man-among-ye-the-tale- by Scam Goddess

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Fraud Fridays: The Last Ride of Peggy Jo w/ James Mastraieni

Fraud Fridays: The Last Ride of Peggy Jo w/ James Mastraieni

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