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  1. The Swiftie Swindler w/ Jamie Loftus

    19 november 2024 · 1 uur 9 min

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    Jamie Loftus (Sixteenth Minute of Fame) helps tell Laci's Version of the Taylor Swift New Orleans Holiday House fan meetup that went from daydream to nightmare when superfan Rebecca Fox couldn't deliver on her many promises for the event. Plus, a listener warns us of a poppin' new scam on the streets where unsolicited checks are being sent to people to trick them into signing up for predatory loans. Stay schemin' Con-gregation! Lees meer

    Buy Laci's book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes":

    https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Jamie Loftus: @jamiechristsuperstar

    Research by Kate Doyle.

    SOURCES:

    https://people.com/woman-books-191-hotel-rooms-taylor-swift-new-orleans-eras-tour-exclusive-8731935

    https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2024/11/01/taylor-swift-holiday-house-new-orleans/

    https://www.fox8live.com/2024/11/01/metairie-woman-who-booked-191-hotel-rooms-retains-lawyer-swifties-suggest-they-were-scammed/

    https://betches.com/new-orleans-holiday-house-drama-rebecca-fox/

    https://kpel965.com/new-orleans-taylor-swift-holiday-house-hotel-block-complaints-allegations/

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  2. Fraud Friday: The Scheming Superintendent w/ Tracy Clayton

    15 november 2024 · 1 uur 13 min

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    Tracy Clayton joins the Con-gregation to talk about Frank Tassone—the superintendent with a 4.0 average in fraud! Frank stole $11.2 million from a Long Island school district and was later portrayed by Hugh Jackman in the HBO movie Bad Education. Plus, we cover a good old-fashioned pyramid scheme from Tracy and Laci’s favorite white woman: Tyra Banks! Stay schemin'! (Originally Released 06/01/2020) Lees meer

    Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes" here:

    https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Tracy Clayton: @brokeymcpoverty

    Research by Sharilyn Vera

    SOURCES:

    https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/bad-education-hbo-true-story-scandal-fact-check-992263/

    https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a32291684/bad-education-hbo-true-story-frank-tassone-pamela-gluckin/

    https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a32268352/bad-education-hbo-true-story-frank-tassone-now/

    https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/09/hugh-jackman-movie-bad-education-scandal

    https://www.thecut.com/2016/06/tyra-banks-beautytainer.html

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  3. The Wolf of Wall Street w/ Conan O'Brien [Re-Release]

    12 november 2024 · 1 uur 4 min

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    Conan O'Brien, the man with "con" in his name, helps Laci discuss stock market manipulator Jordan Belfort who was famously portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in the Wolf of Wall Street. Along the way, Laci tries to teach Conan how to sound less like a cop (hint: it doesn’t work). Stay schemin' con-gregation! (Originally Released 10/26/2020) Lees meer

    Buy Laci's book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes":

    https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Conan O'Brien: @teamcoco

    Research by Sharilyn Vera.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.businessinsider.com/revisiting-jordan-belfort-the-wolf-of-wall-street-2010-3#who-is-jordan-belfort-1

    https://www.investopedia.com/investing/who-is-jordan-belfort/

    https://wealthlab.co/pump-and-dump-explained

    https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/05/061205.asp

    https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/white-collar-crime/jordan-belfort/

    https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/the-wolf-of-wall-street.php

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  4. Fraud Friday: The Coupon Trap House w/ Nicole Parker

    8 november 2024 · 1 uur 10 min

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    Comedian Nicole Parker (Mad TV, The Neighborhood Listen) is here to discuss the inspiration behind the Kristen Bell movie Queenpins: a group of housewives who ran a multi-million dollar fraudulent coupon operation. Plus, somebody’s scamming Nickelback fans. Stay schemin' con-gregation! (Originally Released 08/30/2021) Lees meer

    Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes" here:

    https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Nicole Parker: @nfparkergirl

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt

    SOURCES:

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9789433/Arizona-women-busted-25-MILLION-counterfeit-coupons-inspired-new-movie-Kristen-Bell.html

    https://www.businessinsider.com/massive-counterfeit-coupon-ring-busted-in-arizona-2012-7

    https://couponsinthenews.com/2013/03/12/counterfeit-coupon-ringleader-pleads-guilty/

    https://jillcataldo.com/woman_bought_600_counterfeit_coupons/

    CBS TV’s “Pink Collar Crimes”, 2018, Season 1 Episode 7, “The Queen of Coupons”

    https://nypost.com/2021/05/07/nickelback-fans-are-now-getting-catfished/

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  5. The Dishonorable Justice Clarence Thomas w/ Chelsea Devantez

    5 november 2024 · 58 min

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    Comedian/writer Chelsea Devantez (Girls5Eva) returns to help break down the alleged fraud committed by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas—from accepting a slew of undisclosed gifts & vacations from major conservative donors, to tax fraud related to an RV loan, to his wife Ginni's various unethical political involvements. Plus, Chelsea tells us how she recently got scammed by... Katherine Heigl?? Stay schemin' Con-gregation! Lees meer

    Buy Laci's book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes":

    https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    Buy Chelsea's book "I Shouldn't Be Telling You This (But I'm Going To Anyway)":

    https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/chelseadevantez

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Chelsea Devantez: @chelseadevantez

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2023/11/09/clarence-thomas-ginni-harlan-crow-gifts/

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2023/04/16/clarence-thomas-ginger-financial-disclosure/

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2024/02/19/john-oliver-clarence-thomas-supreme-court-offer/

    https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/05/us/clarence-thomas-rv-anthony-welters.html

    https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/oct/25/clarence-thomas-anthony-welters-luxury-rv-loan-forgiven

    https://www.newsweek.com/exclusive-republican-hits-clarence-thomas-lawsuit-over-his-taxes-1866488

    https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2023/07/harlan-crow-yacht-taxes

    https://newrepublic.com/post/182635/clarence-thomas-son-mark-martin-jail-relationship

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2024/09/04/clarence-thomas-here-are-all-the-ethics-scandals-involving-the-supreme-court-justice-amid-new-ginni-thomas-report/

    https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1029312245144653

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  6. Fraud Friday: The Tinder Swindler w/ Miles Gray

    1 november 2024 · 1 uur 4 min

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    Miles Gray (The Daily Zeitgeist) joins the Con-gregation to break down the greatest schemer in modern love, conman Simon Leviev who used Tinder to connect with women and manipulate them into supporting his lavish lifestyle. We swipe right! (Originally Released 06/15/2020) Lees meer

    Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes" here:

    https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Miles Gray: @milesofgray

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  7. The Top 10 Scammers of All Time - PART 2 w/ Oscar Montoya

    29 oktober 2024 · 2 uur 15 min

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    In the first part of our 5-year Scamaversary countdown we covered Shaun King, Anna Delvey, George Santos, Colton Harris Moore, & Caroline Calloway. In this thrilling conclusion, all-star guest Oscar Montoya helps us rank #5 through #1 on our list. Perhaps you'll see names like Elizabeth Holmes, Billy McFarland, Bernie Madoff, and Hilaria Baldwin... but you'll have to tune in to see who schemed their way to #1! Lees meer

    Buy Laci's book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes":

    https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Oscar Montoya: @ozzymo

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.billboard.com/pro/fyre-fest-billy-mcfarland-lawsuit-prisoner-investor-jonathan-taylor/

    https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/fyre-festival-fraudster-launching-latest-thing-looks-party-island-rcna62564

    https://www.vice.com/en/article/that-photo-of-the-fyre-festival-sandwich-is-fake/

    https://www.vice.com/en/article/fyre-festivals-25-year-old-organizer-this-is-the-worst-day-of-my-life-2/

    https://people.com/where-is-elizabeth-holmes-now-8641352

    https://people.com/jen-shah-elizabeth-holmes-friends-prison-rep-says-7968359

    https://abcnews.go.com/US/elizabeth-holmes-trial-jury-unable-unanimous-verdict-counts/story?id=82055043

    https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/07/tech/elizabeth-holmes-prison-release-date/index.html

    https://lamag.com/crimeinla/wine-forger-sour-grapes-rudy-kurniawan-strikes-back

    https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/11/convicted-wine-fraudster-rudy-kurniawan-parties-2023/

    https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/14/business/bernie-madoff-dead.html

    https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bernie-Madoff

    https://nypost.com/2009/08/09/life-slimes-of-bernie-the-born-hustler/

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  8. Fraud Friday: The Varsity Blues College Admissions Scandal w/ Jojo T. Gibbs

    25 oktober 2024 · 58 min

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    Jojo T. Gibbs (Past Lives, BET's Twenties) sits down with Laci to unpack the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal that involved actors Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin. These parents spent THAT much money on their dumb kids? Damn, Felicity Huffman really puts the "Desperate" in Desperate Housewives. Stay schemin’ Con-gregation! (Originally Released 05/11/2020) Lees meer

    Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes" here:

    https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Jojo Gibbs: @jojotgibbs

    Research by Sharilyn Vera

    SOURCES:

    https://www.nba.com/warriors/news/fraud-alert-playoffs-20190814

    https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/13/us/cooperating-witnesses-college-admissions-scheme/index.html

    https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-tip-the-yale-coach-and-the-wire-how-the-college-admissions-scam-unraveled-11552524237

    https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/13/us/felicity-huffman-sentencing/index.html

    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-07-23/ex-pimco-chief-hints-at-college-scam-defense-gifts-not-bribes

    https://www.vox.com/2019/3/12/18262003/bill-mcglashan-college-admissions-scandal-tpg-stanford-usc-yale

    https://deadspin.com/brilliant-but-also-dumb-warriors-fan-says-he-had-a-tric-1836604329

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  9. The Top 10 Scammers of All Time - PART 1 w/ Ashley Ray

    22 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 53 min

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    Happy 5-year Scamaversary Con-gregation! To celebrate this momentous occasion, all-star guest and resident Shaun King expert Ashley Ray returns to help us count down #10 through #6 on our list of the podcast's Top 10 Scammers of All Time. We'll be providing juicy updates to every scammer's story since we first covered them on the podcast while also recapping what makes them worthy of the Scam Goddess Hall of Fame. Who will scheme, con, and cheat their way to the #1 spot?? Tune in to find out! Lees meer

    Buy Laci's book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes":

    https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Ashley Ray: @theashleyray

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.michigandaily.com/arts/b-side/a-comprehensive-history-of-caroline-calloway/

    https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/the-scammer-and-the-scammed

    https://www.booksquadgoals.com/blog/is-caroline-calloway-a-scammer

    https://www.vice.com/en/article/caroline-calloway-snake-oil-scam-leaving-new-york/

    https://twitter.com/bitch_rights/status/1138277895380525061?lang=en

    https://www.reddit.com/r/SmolBeanSnark/comments/14ufe5r/the_true_story_of_the_creativity_workshops/

    https://www.wmagazine.com/story/caroline-calloway-creativity-workshop

    https://www.pajiba.com/celebrities_are_better_than_you/the-fathomless-mediocrity-of-caroline-calloway.php

    https://www.curbed.com/2022/03/caroline-calloway-moves-out-of-her-apartment.html

    https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/caroline-calloway-advice-book-profile

    https://hhsclarionnews.com/feature-stories/2024/05/22/how-a-16-year-old-evaded-the-fbi-for-2-years/

    https://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/17/us/colton-harris-moore-the-barefoot-bandit-is-sentenced-for-stealing-from-neighbors.html

    https://www.historylink.org/File/22562

    https://apnews.com/article/george-santos-plea-court-new-york-90741d068fd94090419fc0fd…

  10. Fraud Friday: The Swindling Scribe of Grey’s Anatomy w/ Priscilla Davies

    18 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 11 min

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    Before the new Peacock docuseries "Anatomy of Lies", Priscilla Davies (Euphoria) joined the Con-gregation to discuss Elisabeth Finch, the former TV writer who lied about her health status and used other people’s trauma to write stories for Grey’s Anatomy. Plus, a retired Atlanta Police Sergeant says that a con man used his business to defraud a DeKalb County church out of tens of thousands of dollars. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 07/04/2022) Lees meer

    Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes" here:

    https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Priscilla Davies: @pristhegoddess

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt

    SOURCES:

    https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/05/greys-anatomy-elisabeth-finch-truth-lies

    https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/05/greys-anatomy-elisabeth-finch-jennifer-beyer

    https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/dekalb-county/retired-officer-fighting-clear-his-name-after-fraudster-took-out-loans-under-his-companys-name/5VRBZRQRU5CFRCKJMOBWPEHMVE/

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  11. The Bridgerton Ball Fiasco w/ Hillary Anne Matthews & Ali Ghandour

    15 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 17 min

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    Dearest Gentle Listener, today Lady Hillary Anne Matthews (Modern Family) & Lord Ali Ghandour (Superstore) join the Con-gregation to help Laci cover last month's "Bridgerton Ball" experience in Detroit—the royal mess of an event that went from Cinderella to Salmonella. They dish on the one pole dancer hired as entertainment, the awful decor, the lack of chairs, the name "Uncle N Me", and so much more. Plus, Hillary inspires Laci to bring back the sexual tension of finger-to-finger hand dancing at her next 4th of JuLaci party. Stay schemin'! Lees meer

    Buy Laci's book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes":

    https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Hillary Anne Matthews: @hillaryannematthews

    Ali Ghandour: @ali_ghandour

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/25/us/bridgerton-ball-experience-detroit-scam-new.html

    https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/2024/09/25/bridgerton-ball-detroit-disappointment/75377417007/

    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/bridgerton-ball-experience-detroit-scam-1236011207/

    https://www.teenvogue.com/story/bridgerton-ball-scam-experience-detroit

    https://x.com/rayleearts/status/1838588221006967112

    https://www.buzzfeed.com/alanavalko/bridgerton-ball-scam-detroit

    https://www.wxyz.com/news/voices/bridgerton-fans-calling-for-refunds-after-disappointing-event-in-detroit#google_vignette

    https://www.the-sun.com/news/12552336/bridgerton-ball-detroit-stripper-scam-refunds/

    https://www.avclub.com/detroit-bridgeton-ball-controversy

    https://www.bridgedetroit.com/disorganized-detroit-bridgerton-ball-slammed-as-scam-by-attendees/

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  12. Fraud Friday: The MIT Blackjack Team w/ Chinedu Unaka

    11 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 19 min

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    Chinedu Unaka (Abbott Elementary, Insecure) joins the Con-gregation to discuss how a group of MIT and Harvard students in the 80s perfected card counting and took to casinos, making over $57 million dollars. Plus, a former British Airways pilot is sentenced to a year in jail after he falsified his flying experience. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 04/18/2022) Lees meer

    Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes" here:

    https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Chinedu Unaka: @chineduunaka

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt

    SOURCES:

    https://web.archive.org/web/20050113100211/https://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar/CA_Archives/CA_Show_Article/0,2322,324,00.html

    https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-27519748

    https://www.theverge.com/2012/8/10/3223068/mit-mike-aponte-blackjack-card-counting-defcon

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/03/31/pilot-jailed-lying-flying-experience-get-british-airways-job/

    https://www.businessinsider.com/british-airways-pilot-jailed-faked-resume-flying-experience-pressed-button-2022-4

    https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/race-ethnicity

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  13. The Tennis Match Fixer w/ Sona Movsesian

    8 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 13 min

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    The world's worst assistant Sona Movsesian (Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend) joins the Con-gregation to cover Grigor Sargsyan—the man who paid top pro tennis players to lose on purpose while running the biggest tennis match fixing ring in history. Plus, Sona tells us how she scammed her way into co-hosting Conan's podcast. Stay schemin'! Lees meer

    This story was primarily investigated by The Washington Post's Kevin Sieff in his article "Game, Set, Fix":

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2023/tennis-match-fixing-itf-grigor-sargsyan

    Buy Sona's book "The World's Worst Assistant":

    https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/675609/the-worlds-worst-assistant-by-sona-movsesian/

    Buy Laci's book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes":

    https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Sona Movsesian: @sonamov

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2023/tennis-match-fixing-itf-grigor-sargsyan

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2023/tennis-match-fixing-gambling-investigation-belgium/

    https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38913580/five-tennis-players-suspended-link-match-fixing-syndicate

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  14. Fraud Friday: The Bling Ring w/ Dewayne Perkins

    4 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 13 min

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    What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, Dewayne Perkins joins us to discuss the Bling Ring, a group of teenagers who stole nearly $3 million from celebrities like Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and many more in 2008. Plus, a Thai YouTube star known as Nutty, is accused of conning thousands of her fans out of $55 million dollars in a foreign exchange trading scam. Stay schemin’! (Originally Released 10/03/2022) Lees meer

    Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes" here:

    https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

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    Dewayne Perkins: @dewayneperkins

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt

    Sources:

    https://nypost.com/2022/08/31/youtuber-nutty-natthamon-khongchak-wanted-for-defrauding-followers/

    https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/share/e9cc0cc3-dbf1-4fab-8367-5fc7c05608e6

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/alexis-neiers

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2132285/

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15039492/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

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  15. The AirBnB TikTok Tall Tale w/ Sherry Cola

    1 oktober 2024 · 1 uur

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    Comedian/actor Sherry Cola (Netflix's Nobody Wants This) joins the Con-gregation to break down the story of serial fraudster and fake identity specialist Carrie Jade Williams aka Samantha Jade Cookes aka Claudia Bronwyn aka Lucy Hart aka Lucy Fitzwilliam. Con-gregation, please pray for Laci's safety while Carrie is on the loose in Ireland. Oh yeah, and stay schemin'! Lees meer

    Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

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    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Sherry Cola: @shrrycola

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.vice.com/en/article/m7gn9q/carrie-jade-williams-tiktok-samantha-cookes

    https://www.mamamia.com.au/who-is-carrie-jade-williams/

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13227617/Carrie-Jade-Williams-kildare-au-pair-podcast.html

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  16. Fraud Friday: Top Chef All-Scam Edition w/ Angela "The Kitchenista" Davis

    27 september 2024 · 1 uur 3 min

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    Angela "The Kitchenista" Davis helps Laci cook up a juicy episode on Darius “Crooks” Williams, a chef blogger accused of shady business practices, assault, and plagiarizing recipes. Plus, a man is out $30 million after building a section of “Trump’s” border wall and ending up with no buyers. Content Warning: Physical and sexual assault is mentioned in this episode. Please take care of yourself while listening. (Originally Released 08/09/2021) Lees meer

    Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes" here:

    https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Angela Davis: @thekitchenista

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt

    SOURCES:

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizzysaxe/2021/07/16/why-food-blogger-angela-davis-believes-darius-williams-does-not-deserve-a-platform/?sh=52c455650555

    https://southerngritmagazine.com/darius-cooks-or-darius-crooks-popular-food-personality-under-fire-amidst-multiple-allegations/

    https://www.blackenterprise.com/exclusive-from-recipes-to-receipts-darius-cooks-williams-denies-claims-that-he-is-a-crook/

    https://consumer.georgia.gov/press-releases/2019-12-05/carr-announces-consent-judgment-above-701-inc-over-allegations-illegal

    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-07-22/trump-border-wall-builder-tommy-fisher-is-looking-for-a-buyer

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/trump-border-wall-tommy-fisher/2020/09/14/8176798a-ed52-11ea-a21a-0fbbe90cfd8c_story.html

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  17. The A.I. Scams Extravaganza w/ Hannah Pilkes

    24 september 2024 · 1 uur 30 min

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    Comedian/actor Hannah Pilkes resuscitates a tired Laci back to life during an extra silly episode on the hottest new A.I. scams! They cover fake A.I. online therapists, how scammers can use A.I. to create bogus emergency calls from your loved ones, and A.I. music deepfakes. Stay schemin' Con-gregation! Lees meer

    Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

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    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Hannah Pilkes: @hannahpilkes

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/peggy-randolph-tammy-heath-brightside-health/

    https://www.newyorker.com/science/annals-of-artificial-intelligence/the-terrifying-ai-scam-that-uses-your-loved-ones-voice

    https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-protect-yourself-ai-scam-calls-detect/

    https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2024/01/ai-used-to-fake-voices-of-loved-ones-in-ive-been-in-an-accident-scams

    https://www.bbb.org/all/spot-a-scam/how-to-identify-ai

    https://musictech.com/news/music/oasis-ai-album-aisis-breezers/

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  18. Fraud Friday: The Fake Teen Doctor w/ Carl Tart

    20 september 2024 · 1 uur

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    Carl Tart (SNL, Grand Crew) joins the Con-gregation to talk all about Malachi Love-Robinson aka Dr. Love, the Florida teen who pretended to be a doctor. Stay schemin'! (Originally Released 03/09/2020) Lees meer

    Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes" here:

    https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Carl Tart: @dammitcarl

    SOURCES:

    https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/18/us/florida-teenager-is-accused-of-posing-as-a-doctor-again.html

    https://www.cnn.com/2016/02/19/health/florida-palm-beach-teen-doctor-arrest/index.html

    https://www.insideedition.com/phony-doctor-malachi-love-robinson-claims-he-only-wanted-help-people-46424

    https://www.nme.com/news/music/nicki-minaj-flew-all-the-way-to-china-for-a-fake-music-festival-2411114

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  19. The CONtent Creator & M.O.N.K. w/ Kiran Deol

    17 september 2024 · 1 uur 20 min

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    Comedian/actor Kiran Deol is here to help spill the tea on celebrity life coach Jay Shetty—the former Hindu monk who started a self-help social media empire and an immensely successful podcast. However, Jay built his brand by plagiarizing content from smaller creators and his life coaching school made false claims about its accreditations. Oh and one more thing... the details of his spiritual origin story don't quite add up. Namaste schemin' Con-gregation! Lees meer

    This story was exclusively reported by The Guardian's John McDermott in his article, "Uncovering the higher truth of Jay Shetty"

    Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

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    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Kiran Deol: @shitfromkiran

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/ng-interactive/2024/feb/29/jay-shetty-self-help-empire

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  20. Fraud Friday: The Real Housewives of Scam Lake City w/ Anna Hossnieh

    13 september 2024 · 1 uur 12 min

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    All-star podcast producer Anna Hossnieh (Las Culturistas, The Daily Zeitgeist) joins the Con-gregation to talk about the arrest of Jen Shah, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cast member who is currently serving prison time after pleading guilty to a criminal conspiracy charge. Plus, we talk about the thieving travel agent who promises Hawaiian dream getaways that turn into vacation nightmares. Stay schemin'! (Originally Released 05/10/2021) Lees meer

    Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes" here:

    https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Research by Sharilyn Vera

    SOURCES:

    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

    https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a34620733/jen-shah-husband-sharrieff/

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  21. SNEAK PEEK: Scam Goddess Book - "Chapter 1: Religious Scams"

    12 september 2024 · 28 min

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    Haven't snagged Laci's Scam Goddess book yet?? Enjoy this exclusive sneak peek of the audiobook's first chapter. A message from Laci: "I’m truly humbled and grateful for the years of support and love you all have shown me, and seeing that this show has also given you joy and security has lifted me up. We went from a little podcast to a book and soon a TV show. There are no words for my gratitude. Life is a scam, everything is made up, so make sure to CONjure up your dreams. Grab your copy and join me in laughing at the madness of my scams and scams around the world!” Lees meer

    Order the Scam Goddess book here:

    https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    In Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes, Laci recounts how her scammer instincts have guided her throughout her life—from a religious childhood in rural Texas, to a stint as a city bartender at what might have been a drug front, to swindling her way past the gatekeepers of Hollywood—recounting the greatest true-crime scam stories that inspired her along the way. Whether it’s by the beauty industry, capitalism, or the people we date, we’re all getting scammed. In this book, Laci identifies the secrets to flipping the script and coming out ahead.

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  22. Love Fraud & Swifties for Trump w/ Kathy Griffin

    10 september 2024 · 56 min

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    Legendary comedian Kathy Griffin (!!!) joins the Con-gregation! Kathy first helps us break down Donald Trump sharing fake AI-generated photos of Taylor Swift fans endorsing him for president. Then, we dive into the story of Patrick Giblin, the most prolific romance scammer in America who conned 155 women out of more than $500,000. Stay schemin'! Lees meer

    Tickets for Kathy's stand-up tour, My Life on the PTSD List, are on sale at: kathygriffin.com

    Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

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    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

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    Kathy Griffin: @kathygriffin

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/12/us/patrick-giblin-swindle-love-money.html

    https://www.thedailybeast.com/inside-the-heartbreaking-cons-of-americas-most-prolific-romance-scammer

    https://variety.com/2024/music/news/donald-trump-falsely-claims-taylor-swift-endorsed-ai-images-1236110583/

    https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/donald-trump-taylor-swift-sue-over-fake-ai-images-endorsement-1236115104/

    https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/aug/24/trump-taylor-swift-deepfakes-ai

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  23. Fraud Friday: McDonald’s Monopoly Con Game w/ Paul Scheer

    6 september 2024 · 59 min

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    We threw a couple extra fries in the bag for our supersized guest Paul Scheer (Twisters, How Did This Get Made?) as we revisit our episode on the man who scammed the McDonald’s Monopoly game for over a decade! Stay schemin’! (Originally Released 02/11/2020) Lees meer

    Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

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    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Paul Scheer: @paulscheer

    Research by Sharilyn Vera

    SOURCES:

    https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-an-ex-cop-rigged-mcdonalds-monopoly-game-and-stole-millions?ref=scroll

    https://nypost.com/2020/02/01/mcmillions-how-ex-cop-orchestrated-24-million-mcdonalds-monopoly-scam/

    https://www.politico.com/news/2019/12/23/trump-campaign-compete-against-groups-money-089454

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  24. MoviePass w/ Roxane Gay

    3 september 2024 · 55 min

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    Best-selling author & cultural critic Roxane Gay (Bad Feminist, Hunger) joins the Con-gregation to help break down the fraud-filled downfall of MoviePass, the subscription service that offered users unlimited movies for the wildly unsustainable price of $10 a month. You might know how MoviePass eventually collapsed, but its problems actually first began when a rich white guy stole the company from its two black founders. Oh and in case you're wondering, we also learn that, yes, you can in fact throw ass to the Succession theme song. Stay schemin'! Lees meer

    Read Roxane's latest long-form piece, "Stand Your Ground: A Black Feminist Reckoning with America's Gun Problem": https://www.everand.com/book/755164376/Roxane-Gay-Everand-Originals-Stand-Your-Ground-A-Black-Feminist-Reckoning-with-America-s-Gun-Problem

    Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Roxane Gay: @roxanegay74

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

    Want a free 3-month trial of the SiriusXM app? Go to: siriusxm.com/scam

    SOURCES:

    MoviePass, MovieCrash dir. by Muta’Ali Muhammad

    https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/moviepass-moviecrash-documentary

    https://www.thestreet.com/entertainment/what-happened-to-moviepass-rise-fall-and-resurrection

    https://www.businessinsider.com/moviepass-co-founder-stacy-spikes-interview-on-rise-troubles-firing-2019-4

    https://variety.com/2024/biz/news/moviepass-executive-guilty-embezzling-coachella-1235895696/

    https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/katienotopoulos/everyone-loves-moviepass-just-not-the-customer-service

    https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/moviepass-confusion-isnt-new-here-are-all-the-times-it-altered-the-deal/

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  25. Fraud Friday: Flamin' Hot Cheetos Chicanery w/ Dawn Richard

    30 augustus 2024 · 45 min

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    Iconic singer/songwriter Dawn Richard of Danity Kane joins the Con-gregation to help spill the controversial tea surrounding who really invented the Flamin’ Hot Cheeto. Plus, a former FBI agent cons a Texas woman out of $800,000. Stay schemin’! (Originally Released 06/14/2021) Lees meer

    Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

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    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Dawn Richard: @dawnrichard

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt

    Want a free 3-month trial of the SiriusXM app? Go to: siriusxm.com/scam

    SOURCES:

    https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-05-16/flamin-hot-cheetos-richard-montanez

    https://www.newsweek.com/flamin-hot-cheeto-movie-true-story-creator-richard-montanez-1456377

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/05/20/origin-flamin-hot-cheetos-might-be-hot-lie-millions-will-still-gobble-it-up-anyway/

    https://jezebel.com/turns-out-lying-about-inventing-flamin-hot-cheetos-is-a-1846922951

    https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/31/us/fbi-drug-scheme-charge.html?searchResultPosition=1

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  26. RayGun & Olympic Games Grifts w/ Kimia Behpoornia & Patrick McDonald

    27 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 18 min

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    It's the Scam Goddess Olympic Games Grifting special! Kimia Behpoornia (Abbott Elementary) & Patrick McDonald (Radio Margaritaville) join the Con-gregation to discuss over a century of Olympics fraud—from cheating runners in the first modern marathon to Australian viral breakdancer RayGun at the 2024 Paris Games. Did RayGun cheat her way to the Olympics? Or was she actually a victim of a scam smear campaign? Tune in to find out! Oh yeah, and stay schemin' fam! Lees meer

    Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Kimia Behpoornia: @childclown

    Patrick McDonald: @patrickpatrickpatrickpatrick

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

    Want a free 3-month trial of the SiriusXM app? Go to: siriusxm.com/scam

    SOURCES:

    https://sports.yahoo.com/olympics-2021-scandals-spain-paralympics-2000-sydney-games-051520629.html

    https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/margaret-ives-abbott

    https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-first-american-woman-to-win-an-olympic-championship-didnt-even-know-it

    https://www.nytimes.com/2001/01/30/sports/plus-paralympics-paralympic-group-orders-suspensions.html

    https://www.eonline.com/news/1406009/2024-olympics-australian-breakdancer-raygun-reacts-to-criticism-after-controversial-debut

    The Greatest Paralympic Scandal of All Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5F_ha7d-PI

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  27. Fraud Friday: The Crypto King w/ Vinny Thomas

    23 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 29 min

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    The hilarious Vinny Thomas (Platonic) joins the Con-gregation to discuss Gerry Cotten, the infamous Crypto King. Gerry created the QuadrigaCX crypto currency exchange which left users with no access to their funds after Gerry's mysterious and controversial death. Plus, we look at the rise of deep-fake technology. Stay schemin'! (Originally Released 04/25/2022) Lees meer

    Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    On Sunday, Sept. 22nd Laci will be hosting the Scam Goddess Live: 5 Year Anniversary @ the Regent Theatre in Los Angeles. Buy tickets at https://regentdtla.com/tm-event/scam-goddess-live-five-year-anniversary/

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Vinny Thomas: @vinn_ayy

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt

    Want a free 3-month trial of the SiriusXM app? Go to: siriusxm.com/scam

    SOURCES:

    Netflix’s Crypto King

    https://www.newsweek.com/gerald-cotten-wife-where-jennifer-robertson-now-crypto-king-quadriga-1693705

    https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/11/the-strange-tale-of-quadriga-gerald-cotten

    https://www.coindesk.com/video/the-story-behind-quadrigacx-and-netflixs-crypto-king/

    https://cryptonews.com/news/impostors-make-deep-fake-videos-of-ordinary-more-believable-people-promote-crypto-scams.htm

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  28. The Rideshare Racket w/ Niles Abston

    20 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 2 min

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    How does a Brazilian immigrant become an American Uber Mafia Queen? Buckle up, 'cause Niles Abston (FXX's Dave) stops by to help tell the story of Priscila Barbosa who finessed the gig economy to make more than $780,000 before it all came crashing down. And remember Con-gregation, if your Uber driver is lit you don't have to sit! Stay schemin'! Lees meer

    This story was primarily reported by Wired Magazine's Lauren Smiley in her article, "Priscila, Queen of the Rideshare Mafia"

    Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    On Sunday, Sept. 22nd Laci will be hosting the Scam Goddess 5 Year Anniversary Live Show @ the Regent Theatre in Los Angeles. Buy tickets at https://regentdtla.com/tm-event/scam-goddess-live-five-year-anniversary/

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Niles Abston: @thenilesabstonshow

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.wired.com/story/priscila-queen-of-the-rideshare-mafia/

    https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/victim-and-witness-assistance-program/us-v-wemerson-dutra-aguiar-and-us-v-priscila-barbosa-et-al

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  29. Fraud Friday: Boy Band Bummer w/ Teresa Lee

    16 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 11 min

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    Before Netflix's "Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam" Teresa Lee (Girls5eva) joined the Con-gregation to break down the scams and abuse of Lou Pearlman—the man who launched the careers of *NSYNC, The Backstreet Boys, and Britney Spears but conned the musicians out of their hard-earned money and ran one of the largest Ponzi schemes in U.S. history. Don't worry y'all, we drag his ass! (Originally Released 01/07/2020) Lees meer

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    On Sunday, Sept. 22nd Laci will be hosting the Scam Goddess Live: 5 Year Anniversary @ the Regent Theatre in Los Angeles. Buy tickets at https://regentdtla.com/tm-event/scam-goddess-live-five-year-anniversary/

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    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Research by Sharilyn Vera

    SOURCES:

    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/nsync-lou-pearlman-nightline-927166/

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/03/13/lou-pearlman-was-disgraced-mogul-who-defrauded-s-boy-bands-then-came-million-ponzi-scheme/

    https://schedule.sxsw.com/2019/films/2008836?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCRs0Ic3FI&vl=en

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Pearlman

    https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2019/04/05/lou-pearlman-film-reveals-how-backstreet-boys-n-sync-lost-millions/3373395002/

    https://abcnews.go.com/US/members-nsync-town-learning-truth-lou-pearlman-heart/story?id=67630216

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  30. Operation Stolen Base w/ Adam Pally

    13 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 6 min

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    Adam Pally, who stars alongside Steph Curry in the new Peacock series Mr. Throwback, joins the con-gregation to help break down the story of Cliff Panezich—an ex-baseball player whose throwing arm turned out to be more useful for forging sports memorabilia autographs. Stay schemin'! Lees meer

    Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    On Sunday, Sept. 22nd Laci will be hosting the Scam Goddess 5 Year Anniversary Live Show @ the Regent Theatre in Los Angeles. Buy tickets at https://regentdtla.com/tm-event/scam-goddess-live-five-year-anniversary/

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Adam Pally: @adam.pally

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

    SOURCES:

    https://vault.si.com/vault/2017/11/13/operation-stolen-base

    https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/stats/p-fcb0b1b0

    https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/autograph-fraud-nets-6-year-prison-sentence/

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  31. Fraud Friday: The Shrink Next Door w/ La’Ron Hines

    9 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 28 min

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    What’s poppin’ congregation? This week, content creator La’Ron Hines joins us to discuss how a New York man is scammed by his therapist Dr. Ike Herschkopf, getting caught in a web of entanglement and paying him $3 million in monetary compensation. Plus, the city of Fresno, California lost $600,000 and told no one about it. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 05/09/2022) Lees meer

    Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    On Sunday, Sept. 22nd Laci will be hosting the Scam Goddess Live: 5 Year Anniversary @ the Regent Theatre in Los Angeles. Buy tickets at https://regentdtla.com/tm-event/scam-goddess-live-five-year-anniversary/

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    La'Ron Hines: @laronhinesofficial

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt

    SOURCES:

    https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-03-16/fresno-swindled-out-of-600000-in-wire-fraud-case

    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-06/new-york-levels-allegations-against-shrink-next-door-doctor

    https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/where-is-isaac-herschkopf-dr-ike-now-shrink-next-door

    Wondery’s The Shrink Next Door podcast by Joe Nocera

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  32. My So-Called Soccer Star w/ Miles Gray

    6 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 19 min

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    Scam Goddess' founding father and Jett Jackson impersonator Miles Gray (The Daily Zeitgeist, Mad Boosties) returns to the con-gregation to talk all about Medi Abalimba—the football fraudster who stole the identity of a Premier League soccer player in order to live a life of luxury. Stay schemin'! Lees meer

    Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    On Sunday, Sept. 22nd Laci will be hosting the Scam Goddess 5 Year Anniversary Live Show @ the Regent Theatre in Los Angeles. Buy tickets at https://regentdtla.com/tm-event/scam-goddess-live-five-year-anniversary/

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Miles Gray: @milesofgray

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5032306/2023/11/07/medi-abalimba-the-astonishing-story-of-a-football-fraudster/

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13018221/Celebrity-football-catfisher-cons-victim-prison-release-Romance-fraudster-targeted-Love-Islands-Georgia-Steel-Thierry-Henrys-ex-wife-tried-steal-cash-new-lover-met-posing-Chelsea-player.html

    https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/documentaries/football-fraudster-medi-abalimba-now/

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  33. Fraud Friday: The Scammerhood of the Traveling Wigs w/ Fortune Feimster

    2 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 6 min

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    Con-gregation, it's Fraud Friday! And today comedian Fortune Feimster joins us to discuss Laura Albert, an author who published a book under the pseudonym JT LeRoy, only years later it was discovered that JT never really existed. Plus, a 63-year-old Mississippi man is accused of being involved in a footbath scheme resulting in over $10 million in fake claims. Stay Schemin’! CW: There is mention of sexual assault, abuse and suicide in this episode. (Originally Released 01/10/2022) Lees meer

    Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    On Sunday, Sept. 22nd Laci will be hosting the Scam Goddess Live: 5 Year Anniversary @ the Regent Theatre in Los Angeles. Buy tickets at https://regentdtla.com/tm-event/scam-goddess-live-five-year-anniversary/

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Fortune Feimster: @fortunefeimster

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt

    SOURCES:

    https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2006/04/jtleroy200604

    https://nymag.com/nymetro/news/people/features/14718/

    https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/04/230831/jt-le-roy-true-story-movie-literary-scam-hoax

    https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/2001/7/strange-innocence

    https://www.savannahknoop.net/

    https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/crime/north-mississippi-podiatrist-indicted-foot-bath-scheme-water-valley-medicare-fraud/522-d92da935-ce2f-47e8-9ffa-33a44a182eba\

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  34. The Beanie Baby Bubble w/ Lisa Gilroy [Re-Release]

    30 juli 2024 · 1 uur 9 min

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    Lisa Gilroy (Jury Duty) joins the con-gregation to discuss how Beanie Baby Mania took the 90’s by storm, with people collecting and selling Ty Inc. stuffed toys for thousands of dollars. Plus, influencer scammer Caroline Calloway is accused of owing her landlord $40,000. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 05/02/2022) Lees meer

    Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    On Sunday, Sept. 22nd Laci will be hosting the Scam Goddess Live: 5 Year Anniversary @ the Regent Theatre in Los Angeles. Buy tickets at https://regentdtla.com/tm-event/scam-goddess-live-five-year-anniversary/

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Lisa Gilroy: @thelisagilroy

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.insider.com/influencer-caroline-calloway-accused-of-not-paying-40000-in-rent-2022-3

    https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22870250/nft-beanie-baby-price-guide-bubble-princess-value

    https://finance.yahoo.com/news/great-beanie-baby-bubble-went-110000959.html

    https://thehustle.co/the-great-beanie-baby-bubble-of-99/

    https://theweek.com/articles/461977/great-beanie-baby-bubble

    https://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/May-2014/Ty-Warner/

    The Great Beanie Baby Bubble by Zac Bissonnette

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  35. Fraud Friday: The Crazy Covid Vaccine Caper w/ Jason Concepcion

    26 juli 2024 · 1 uur 6 min

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    What’s poppin, con-gregation? Today we re-visit our episode with Jason Concepcion analyzing the covid vaccine start-up that bamboozled a whole city. Come on now, you can't skip the doctor drip. Stay schemin! (Originally Released 03/09/2021) Lees meer

    Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    On Sunday, Sept. 22nd Laci will be hosting the Scam Goddess Live: 5 Year Anniversary @ the Regent Theatre in Los Angeles. Buy tickets at https://regentdtla.com/tm-event/scam-goddess-live-five-year-anniversary/

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Jason Concepcion: @x_netw3rk_x

    Research by Sharilyn Vera.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/01/29/962143659/in-philadelphia-a-scandal-erupts-over-vaccination-start-up-led-by-22-year-old

    https://www.tmz.com/2021/02/10/kevin-hart-personal-shopper-fraudulent-purchases-million-dollars/

    https://variety.com/2021/film/news/kevin-hart-personal-shopper-fraud-charge-1-million-1234906758/

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  36. Cali City Con Man w/ Ceara O’Sullivan & Griff Stark-Ennis

    23 juli 2024 · 1 uur 9 min

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    Ceara O'Sullivan & Griff Stark-Ennis of the Petty Crimes podcast join the con-gregation to talk all about Nat Mendelsohn—the 1960s real estate developer whose California City desert utopia became a desert nightmare. And in a shocking twist, audio engineer Rich realizes his family almost fell for this very scam! What?! Stay schemin! Lees meer

    Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    On Sunday, Sept. 22nd Laci will be hosting the Scam Goddess Live: 5 Year Anniversary @ the Regent Theatre in Los Angeles. Buy tickets at https://regentdtla.com/tm-event/scam-goddess-live-five-year-anniversary/

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    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Ceara O’Sullivan: @cearajaneo

    Griff Stark-Ennis: @griffstarkennis

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

    SOURCES:

    https://ekhms.weebly.com/mendelsohn.html

    LAist podcast, “California City,” hosted by Emily Guerin

    https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/damning-grand-jury-report-says-california-city-is-in-trouble-amid-multiple-crises/

    https://mojaveproject.org/dispatches-item/jackrabbits-ghost-grids-and-landbanking/

    https://www.foxbusiness.com/sports/kansas-city-chiefs-hunt-family-silver-market

    https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/california-city-planned-community-explained-18476273.php

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  37. Fraud Friday: The Swindling Snitch w/ Hari Kondabolu

    19 juli 2024 · 1 uur 3 min

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    What’s poppin, con-gregation? Today we re-visit our episode with comedian Hari Kondabolu (The Problem with Apu) who helps us discuss Mohammed Agbareia, the FBI informant who also ran his own scam side hustle. Stay schemin! (Originally Released 02/02/2021) Lees meer

    Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    On Sunday, Sept. 22nd Laci will be hosting the Scam Goddess Live: 5 Year Anniversary @ the Regent Theatre in Los Angeles. Buy tickets at https://regentdtla.com/tm-event/scam-goddess-live-five-year-anniversary/

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Hari Kondabolu: @harikondabolu

    Research by Sharilyn Vera.

    SOURCES:

    https://theintercept.com/2020/12/29/fbi-counterterrorism-informant-wire-fraud-scam/

    https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/palm-beach/fl-ne-malachi-love-arrest-20210101-n3us5uqxivbpxann6avsmwfv3e-story.html

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  38. Stage 4 Scammin’ w/ Londale Theus Jr.

    16 juli 2024 · 1 uur 18 min

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    What’s poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, comedian Londale Theus Jr. joins the show to discuss Belle Gibson who was set to be next biggest wellness guru but 10 years later, her international empire built on a cancer journey has crumbled. Stay schemin’! Lees meer

    This was originally recorded on July 1, 2024.

    Pre- Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes.”https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    On Sunday, Sept. 22nd, Laci will be hosting the Scam Goddess Live: 5 Year Anniversary @ the Regent Theatre in Los Angeles.

    For Tickets: https://regentdtla.com/tm-event/scam-goddess-live-five-year-anniversary/

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Londale Theus Jr.: @londalejr

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

    Sources:

    https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/instagram-scammer-belle-gibson-now-32670038

    https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/expensive-clothes-overseas-trips-belle-gibson-s-expenses-in-the-spotlight-20190514-p51nau.html

    https://www.elle.com.au/culture/news/what-we-know-about-belle-gibson-5919/

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6762183/

    https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/belle-gibson-b2535312.html

    https://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/apr/29/jules-gibson-munchausen-by-internet-sickness-bloggers-fake-it-whole-pantry

    https://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/cancer-fraud-belle-gibson-how-the-wellness-industry-became-the-other-casualty-20171027-gz9aoi.html

    https://inews.co.uk/culture/belle-gibson-now-instagrams-con-artist-3021825

    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-21/home-of-cancer-fraudster-belle-gibson-raided/100155744

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  39. Fraud Friday: The Maga Manipulator w/ Tahir Moore

    12 juli 2024 · 1 uur 10 min

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    Happy Friday, con-gregation! We re-visit our episode with comedian Tahir Moore where he breaks down the patriot who puts the fake in fake news. Stay schemin! Lees meer

    Content warning: This episode is more explicit than most, so maybe don’t listen to it with yo kids!

    This episode was originally released 01/19/2021.

    Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes.” https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    On Sunday, Sept. 22nd, Laci will be hosting the Scam Goddess Live: 5 Year Anniversary @ the Regent Theatre in Los Angeles.

    For Tickets: https://regentdtla.com/tm-event/scam-goddess-live-five-year-anniversary/

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Tahir Moore: @tahirmoore

    Research by Sharilyn Vera.

    SOURCES

    https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/08/technology/trump-family-impersonator.html

    https://www.scam-detector.com/article/food-delivery-near-me-the-latest-scam-when-you-order-online

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  40. I Spy a Fake Lawyer, a Theft and a Cheater! w/ Flula Borg

    9 juli 2024 · 1 uur 5 min

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    What's Poppin' con-gregation? This week, comedian Flula Borg joins us to highlight Scammers of the Week! Laci and Flula discuss a fake lawyer who won 26 cases, a “Gucci Goddess” civilian who stole over $100 million from the U.S. Army, and Steve Harvey Radio co-host Shirley Strawberry’s philandering ex-husband. Stay Schemin’! Lees meer

    This was originally recorded on June 25th, 2024.

    Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes.” https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    On Sunday, Sept. 22nd, Laci will be hosting the Scam Goddess Live: 5 Year Anniversary @ the Regent Theatre in Los Angeles.

    For Tickets: https://regentdtla.com/tm-event/scam-goddess-live-five-year-anniversary/

    Check on Flula Borg starring opposite Dave Bautista in the highly anticipated “My Spy,” sequel entitled, “My Spy the Eternal City.” It will be streaming on Prime Video July 18, 2024. https://press.amazonmgmstudios.com/us/en/original-movies/my-spy-the-eternal-city

    Follow on Instagram:
    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
    Laci Mosley: @divalaci
    Flula Borg: @flula

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

    Sources:

    https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Brian-Mwenda-Njagi-The-fake-lawyer-who-won-all-26-cases-he-handled-1862045

    https://ntvkenya.co.ke/news/brian-mwenda-man-accused-of-posing-as-lawyer-announces-engagement-to-actress-girlfriend/

    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-67115879

    https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/janet-mello-army-pleads-guilty-stealing-100m-luxury-items

    https://nypost.com/2024/01/29/news/con-artist-accused-of-stealing-100m-from-army-allowed-to-retire-with-full-benefits-i-earned-it/

    https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/gucci-goddess-conwoman-janet-yamanaks-property-portfolio/

    https://nypost.com/2024/05/31/us-news/steve-harveys-radio-co-host-shirley-strawberry-husband-earnest-williams-allegedly-scammed-over-750k-from-25-victims-in-georgia/

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  41. Fraud Friday: The Perfidious Princess w/ Ron Funches

    5 juli 2024 · 53 min

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    Hear ye, hear ye con-gregation! It's Fraud Friday and this week we revisit our episode with Ron Funches where we expose the “princess” who was taken hostage by pirates and also her imagination. Stay schemin’! Lees meer

    This episode was originally released 01/12/2021.

    Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes” here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    On Sunday, Sept. 22nd, Laci will be hosting the Scam Goddess Live: 5 Year Anniversary @ the Regent Theatre in Los Angeles.

    For Tickets: https://regentdtla.com/tm-event/scam-goddess-live-five-year-anniversary/

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Ron Funches: @ronfunches

    Research by Sharilyn Vera.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/who-was-princess-caraboo-scam

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Caraboo

    http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1900621_1900618_1900853,00.html

    https://www.historicmysteries.com/princess-caraboo/

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6652659/Teenager-jailed-buying-PlayStation-4-8-WEIGHING-paying-6lb-food.html

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  42. Re-Release: The Three Timing Sheriff w/ Caleb Hearon

    2 juli 2024 · 1 uur 9 min

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    What's poppin, con-gregation? Caleb Hearon joins us to discuss a cheating chief of police who falsified documents to hide his many affairs. Plus, a Texas resident scams millions of CARES Act money from Uncle Sam. Stay schemin! Lees meer

    Research by Sharilyn Vera.

    Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes.” https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    On Sunday, Sept. 22nd, Laci will be hosting the Scam Goddess Live: 5 Year Anniversary @ the Regent Theatre in Los Angeles.

    For Tickets: https://regentdtla.com/tm-event/scam-goddess-live-five-year-anniversary/

    Follow on Instagram:

    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Caleb Hearon: @sooootruepod

    SOURCES:

    https://heavy.com/news/jason-collier/

    https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts/three-timing-texas-police-chief-jason-collier-arrested-by-texas-rangers-11982954

    https://abc7news.com/ppp-fraud-houston-covid-funds-scam-business-owners-bought-luxury-cars-with-loans-ladonna-wiggins/10385500/

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  43. Fraud Friday: The Confederate Counterfeiter w/ Ashley Nicole Black

    28 juni 2024 · 1 uur

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    It's Friday, Con-gregation! We revisit our episode with writer and actress Ashley Nicole Black to break down the man who capitalized on creating fake capital. Stay sabotaging the confederacy! Lees meer

    This was originally recorded on December 8th, 2020.

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    On Sunday, Sept. 22nd, Laci will be hosting the Scam Goddess Live: 5 Year Anniversary @ the Regent Theatre in Los Angeles.

    For Tickets: https://regentdtla.com/tm-event/scam-goddess-live-five-year-anniversary/

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    Ashley Nicole Black: @ashnb1

    Research by Sharilyn Vera.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/69159/counterfeiter-who-sank-confederacy

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_C._Upham

    https://www.tiktok.com/@itsethankeiser?lang=en

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  44. Soccer Mom PI w/ Mary Anthony & Aman Adumer

    25 juni 2024 · 1 uur 41 min

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    What's Poppin' con-gregation? This week, comedians Mary Anthony and Aman Adumer join the show to discuss how private investigator Chris Butler became a media sensation for hiring a PI team of soccer moms. Soon, he was exposed for his own criminal activities. Stay Schemin’! Lees meer

    This was originally recorded on June 18th, 2024.

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    Aman Adumer: @GiddyAman

    Mary Anthony: @maryeanthony1

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

    Sources:

    https://web.archive.org/web/20110908035431/http://www.diablomag.com/Diablo-Magazine/April-2011/The-Setup/index.php?cparticle=1&siarticle=0#artanc

    https://www.thisamericanlife.org/447/the-incredible-case-of-the-pi-moms

    https://web.archive.org/web/20111027233700/http://www.eastbayexpress.com/92510/archives/2011/02/17/pi-investigator-chris-butler-and-coco-narcotics-officer-norman-wielsch-arrested-on-drug-charges

    https://abcnews.go.com/US/hot-soccer-mom-detective-scam-whistleblower-tells-story/story?id=16814948

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  45. Fraud Friday: The Science Grant Grifter w/ Aparna Nancherla

    21 juni 2024 · 1 uur 5 min

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    Happy Friday, Con-gregation! This week we revisit our episode with Aparna Nancherla to dissect the scientist who hypothesized that if he stole grant money, then no one would know. His hypothesis was incorrect. Stay schemin’! Lees meer

    This episode was originally recorded December 8th, 2020.

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    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Aparna Nancherla: @aparnapkin

    Research by Sharilyn Vera.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.purdueexponent.org/campus/article_33fab424-2dcf-11eb-b388-abf3ce035f45.html

    https://www.purdueexponent.org/campus/article_417671d8-2d11-11eb-b695-a37cddf3676b.html

    https://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-bz-disney-theft-jennifer-insuasti-20200701-n4g3bfqs2bcr3k6yc7ed45m2pu-story.html

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  46. The Sisi Star Snatcher w/ Jay Ellis

    18 juni 2024 · 1 uur 11 min

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    What's poppin' con-gregation? This week Jay Ellis (Insecure, Top Gun: Maverick) is here to talk about career criminal Gerald Blanchard, who started out stealing electronics and cars and graduated to bank robberies and jewel heists. Stay schemin'! Lees meer

    This episode was recorded on June 6, 2024.

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    Pre-Order Jay Ellis' book "Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)?:

    https://www.jayellis.com/dideveryonehaveanimaginaryfriend

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    Jay Ellis: @jayrellis

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

    SOURCES:

    https://time.com/6294160/jewel-thief-hulu-true-story/

    https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/the-jewel-thief-master-criminal-gerald-daniel-blanchard-1234786405/

    https://www.wired.com/2010/03/ff-masterthief-blanchard/

    “The Jewel Thief” - Hulu, dir. by Landon Van Soest

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  47. Fraud Friday: The Stealing Starlets w/ Matt Rogers

    14 juni 2024 · 1 uur 7 min

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    What’s poppin, con-gregation? Today we re-visit our episode with Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas) who helps us break down the aspiring comedian who couldn’t steal the spotlight, so stole cash instead. Stay schemin! Lees meer

    This episode was originally recorded Feb. 2, 2021.

    Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

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    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Matt Rogers: @mattrogerstho

    Research by Sharilyn Vera.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.laweekly.com/the-case-of-the-bank-robbing-prostitutes-how-a-team-of-l-a-hookers-became-the-starlet-bandits

    https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/04/texas-teen-collects-17k-in-fake-cancer-scam/

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  48. Chrisley Knows Fraud w/ Kyle Kasabian

    11 juni 2024 · 1 uur 18 min

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    What's Poppin' con-gregation? This week, comedian Kyle Kasabian joins the show to discuss how in 2019, reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were charged with bank and wire fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy. Almost five years later, the couple is still battling the convictions. Stay Schemin’! Lees meer

    This episode was originally recorded on June 4th, 2024.

    Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes.” https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

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    Kyle Kasabian: @kylekasabian

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

    Sources:

    https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/todd-and-julie-chrisley-family-arrives-for-court-of-appeals-hearing-in-atlanta

    https://sg.news.yahoo.com/chrisley-knows-best-star-todd-211539941.html

    https://apnews.com/article/julie-todd-chrisley-fraud-tax-evasion-appeal-8f76505e15cceca1c9747087ae01bec4

    https://people.com/tv/chrisley-family-fraud-trial-everything-to-know/

    https://www.courthousenews.com/chrisley-knows-best-stars-appeal-fraud-convictions-claim-prosecutors-conspired-with-irs/#:~:text=The%20government%20says%20the%20couple,when%20Todd%20Chrisley%20declared%20bankruptcy.

    https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndga/pr/television-personalities-sentenced-years-federal-prison-fraud-and-tax-evasion

    https://www.businessinsider.com/todd-chrisley-paid-blackmailer-38000-affair-a-secret-witness-2022-5

    https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/todd-chrisley-denies-tax-evasion-blames-ex-employee/

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11517453/Todd-Chrisley-sued-defamation-Georgia-tax-official-worked-case.html

    https://www.eonline.com/news/1387401/savannah-chrisley-shares-why-its-tough-having-custody-of-brother-grayson-and-niece-chloe#:~:text=Savannah%20Chrisley%2C%20who%20assumed%20guardianship,her%20%22tough%22%20new%20role.

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  49. Fraud Friday: Bluffing Bertha w/ Nore Davis

    7 juni 2024 · 1 uur 9 min

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    Happy Friday, Con-gregation! This week, we revisit our episode with comedian Nore Davis where we discuss Big Bertha, who took her scams to the stage. Stay schemin’! Lees meer

    This episode was originally released Dec. 1st, 2020.

    Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes.” https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

    Follow on Instagram:

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    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Nore Davis: @noredavis

    Research by Sharilyn Vera.

    Sources:

    https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/big-bertha-heyman-the-confidence-queen/

    https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/who-was-bertha-heyman-grifter

    https://www.nytimes.com/1883/08/23/archives/bertha-heyman-found-guilty-the-confidence-queens-story-on-the.html

    https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/11/12/secret-sister-gift-exchange-scam-better-business-bureau-warns/6265662002/

    https://literock969.com/secret-sister-gift-scam-is-back-for-the-2020-holiday-season/

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  50. The Savvy Squatter of NYC w/ Gianmarco Soresi

    4 juni 2024 · 47 min

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    What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, comedian Gianmarco Soresi joins the show to discuss how Mickey Barreto checked in to the New Yorker Hotel and used outdated laws to become a permanent resident and owner. Stay schemin’! Lees meer

    This episode was originally recorded May 20th 2024.

    Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes.” https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

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    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Gianmarco Soresi: @gianmarcosoresi

    Research By Kaelyn Brandt.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/04/insider/new-yorker-hotel.html

    https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/24/nyregion/mickey-barreto-housing-fraud.html#:~:text=On%20a%20June%20afternoon%20in,check%20out%20the%20next%20morning.

    https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/loophole-got-new-york-city-man-free-hotel-stay-five-years-claimed-buil-rcna139182

    https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-02-19/a-loophole-got-him-a-free-new-york-hotel-stay-for-five-years-then-he-claimed-to-own-the-building

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