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| Fraud Friday: McDonald’s Monopoly Con Game w/ Paul Scheer | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:59:16 | |
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)
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Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Paul Scheer: @paulscheer
Research by Sharilyn Vera
SOURCES: 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 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| MoviePass w/ Roxane Gay | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:54:59 | |
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'!
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.
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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://variety.com/2024/biz/news/moviepass-executive-guilty-embezzling-coachella-1235895696/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| Fraud Friday: The Scammerhood of the Traveling Wigs w/ Fortune Feimster | 02 Aug 2024 | 01:05:47 | |
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)
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/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Better Scam Bureau w/ Alesha Reneè | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:56:12 | |
What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, actress, producer and creator Alesha Reneé joins the show to discuss Charlie Javice, a businesswoman who sold her fast-growing tech startup to JP Morgan for $175 million, only to have partners realize she made up most of her success. Plus, a Chicago rapper has agreed to plead guilty to wire fraud and lying to federal agents. Stay schemin’!
Follow on Instagram: Alesha Reneé @iamalesharenee Laci Mosley @divalaci Scam Goddess Podcast @scamgoddesspod
Check out "Unleash For Love" on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Unleash-for-Love-Audiobook/B0CB9FYCV3?qid=1689358839&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=2KW0AGES9C467X5989WV&pageLoadId=Bp8khEy2uajOMeuU&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c
SOURCES: https://apnews.com/article/frank-founder-charlie-javice-lawsuit-5e990e78598507a08863836648d29aad https://www.reuters.com/legal/startup-founder-accused-defrauding-jpmorgan-is-indicted-2023-05-18/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| 50 Shades of Grifting w/ Mary Anthony, Kimia Behpoornia, Josh Brekhus & James Mannion | 29 Aug 2023 | 01:34:51 | |
What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, we welcome comedians Josh Brekhus, Kimia Behpoornia, James Mannion, and Mary Anthony. Along with Laci, they’re a part of the UCB improv group LEROY. They discuss David Saffron, a part-time BDSM club owner and crypto Ponzi schemer. Plus, we explore how one of Twitter’s most quickly-growing viral left-wing voices has turned out to perhaps be a total fake. Stay Schemin’! This episode was recorded on July 26th, 2023. Josh Brekhus @jbrekhus Kimia Behpoornia @childclown James Mannion @pizzamannion (ON TWITTER AKA X) Mary Anthony @maryeanthony Laci Mosley @divalaci Scam Goddess Podcast @scamgoddesspod
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/04/twitter-erica-marsh-suspended/ https://www.neopets.com/jubjub/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| ‘Say Hello To My Little Fraud’ w/ Jamie Loftus | 22 Aug 2023 | 01:26:17 | |
What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, comedian Jamie Loftus joins the show to discuss John Wojtowicz, a con man who made international headlines after robbing a bank and creating a hostage situation “for love.” His story inspired the Academy Award Winning film “Dog Day Afternoon” starring Al Pacino. Plus, a California Instagram “momfluencer” was sentenced to 90 days in prison after falsely reporting that a couple had attempted to kidnap her two children. Stay Schemin’!
This episode was recorded on July 25th, 2023.
Follow on Instagram: Jamie Loftus @jamiechristsuperstar
Research by Kaelyn Brandt
SOURCES https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/30/us/katie-sorensen-fake-kidnapping-california-jail.html https://allthatsinteresting.com/john-wojtowicz https://books.google.com/books?id=5VYEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA66#v=onepage&q&f=false https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-31457718 https://slate.com/business/2023/06/shein-influencer-fast-fashion-hauls.html Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Bank Robbin’ Bicyclist w/ Sasheer Zamata | 15 Aug 2023 | 01:13:32 | |
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/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| Stockton Rush… You Raggedy B*%@h - Scam Goddess Live | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:56:51 | |
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’! CW: There is mention of animal abuse and bestiality. 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://media.nbcmiami.com/2023/06/060823-edmanuel-victoria.jpg?quality=85&strip=all&w=1200 https://www.foxnews.com/us/louisiana-bank-robber-video-trips-getaway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jCtZI3dJYM&t=2s
Ocean Gate: https://twitter.com/vbspurs/status/1671335053140414464?s=42&t=It0tsDV2jx-FO52zBe5saQ https://twitter.com/901lulu/status/1671687619351117824?s=42&t=It0tsDV2jx-FO52zBe5saQ https://twitter.com/mailonline/status/1671774677109440514?s=42&t=It0tsDV2jx-FO52zBe5saQ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| 200th Episode: We Are Scamily! w/ Amber Ruffin & Lacey Lamar | 01 Aug 2023 | 01:05:07 | |
Hallelujah Con-gregation! We’re celebrating the 200th episode of Scam Goddess with Amber Ruffin and Lacy Lamar. They discuss how one of the most expensive and rare pink diamonds was stolen from one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in the Middle East. Plus, a 68-year-old Los Angeles native has been indicted on five counts of wire fraud related to a fake hemp scheme as he was finishing up a 135-month house arrest for fraud. Stay Schemin’!
This was recorded June 12, 2023.
Research by Kaelyn Brandt
Sources:
Check out The Amber & Lacey, Lacey & Amber Show on iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Network. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-amber-lacey-lacey-amb-112881431/
Follow on Instagram: Amber Ruffin @amberruffin Lacey Lamar @laceylamar1 Laci Mosley @divalaci Scam Goddess Podcast @scamgoddesspod Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| Finding Fraud Flags w/ Punkie Johnson | 25 Jul 2023 | 01:28:05 | |
What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, comedian Punkie Johnson joins the show to discuss Daniel Spence, a charming scam artist conning people close to him out of hundreds of thousands of dollars including men he met on Grindr. Plus, a Florida man is arrested after being accused of running scams that involved persuading victims that he was a family member and needed money or gift cards to be sent through the mail. Stay Schemin’!
https://observer.com/2019/06/northside-media-scam-artist-daniel-spence-grindr-grifter/ https://apnews.com/article/anna-delvey-sorokin-podcast-interview-2a694e71f19f30c0b7e8a37816db8e2b
Follow on Instagram: Punkie Johnson @punkiejohnson Laci Mosley @divalaci Scam Goddess Podcast @scamgoddesspod Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| Archive Episode: It’s the Freedom for Me! w/ Kevin Fredericks aka KevOnStage | 18 Jul 2023 | 01:06:00 | |
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://allthatsinteresting.com/anne-bonny-mary-read Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The 19th Century Psychic Influencers w/ London Hughes | 11 Jul 2023 | 01:15:05 | |
What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, comedian London Hughes takes over the show to discuss the Fox sisters, who during the 19th century made the spiritual movement popular and became the world’s first ever celebrity mediums. Plus, one Minnesota man who claims he was the victim of political vandalism and harassment has been sentenced to prison after it was discovered it was he, not Antifa, who damaged his property. Stay Schemin’!
OFTV's Creative Fund: Comedy Edition - https://of.tv/creators/creative-fund/
Research By Kaelyn Brandt Sources: https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2016/11/04/in-the-joints-of-their-toes/ https://www.americanheritage.com/they-spoke-dead https://www.whitehousehistory.org/seances-in-the-red-room https://www.history.com/news/ghost-hoax-spiritualism-fox-sisters Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Casual Lovestruck Con Artist w/ Chris Gethard | 04 Jul 2023 | 01:06:34 | |
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’!
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.com/entry/steven-russell-prison_n_5b731d07e4b025e3596b7af7 https://solitarywatch.org/2014/12/08/voices-from-solitary-the-life-of-an-escape-artist/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Beanie Baby Bubble w/ Lisa Gilroy [Re-Release] | 30 Jul 2024 | 01:09:20 | |
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)
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 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Collapse of FTX w/ Josiah Johnson | 27 Jun 2023 | 01:08:10 | |
What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, Josiah Johnson joins the show to discuss Sam Bankman-Fried, once considered the biggest wunderkind of crypto, establishing his crypto currency exchange only for it to collapse in November 2022. Plus, find out which celebrity was served with a lawsuit for promoting FTX. Stay Schemin’!
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahemerson/2022/11/22/sam-bankman-fried-ftx-bahamas/?sh=1104083853ac https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/10/23451484/ftx-customer-funds-alameda-research-sam-bankman-fried https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/10/technology/ftx-binance-crypto-explained.html https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/16/business/ftx-exchange.html https://www.vox.com/the-goods/23458837/sam-bankman-fried-ftx-sbf-downfall-explained https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/12/sam-bankman-fried-has-been-arrested.html https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/04/shaquille-oneal-just-got-served-in-an-ftx-fraud-lawsuit.html Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| Six Degrees of Scammeration w/ Oscar Montoya | 20 Jun 2023 | 01:30:32 | |
What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, Oscar Montoya joins the show to discuss David Hampton, who became infamous for claiming to be the son of Sidney Poitier, conning his way into the upper echelon of New York City society in the 1980’s. It’s giving Six Degrees of Separation. Plus, Milo Yiannopoulos has been accused of using a Congresswoman’s campaign credit card to purchase a website domain for Kanye West’s 2024 presidential campaign. 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: https://www.moment.co/scamgoddess
Research by Kaelyn Brandt
SOURCES https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-jul-20-me-hampton20-story.html https://books.google.com/books?id=9ugCAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA40#v=onepage&q&f=false Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Devious Bisexual Door Dasher w/ Cameron Esposito | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:55:37 | |
What’s poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, we are joined by actor-comedian Cameron Esposito to dig into the bisexual 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’!
Research by Kaelyn Brandt
https://www.dailydot.com/news/woman-scammed-4000-tattoo/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Deceptive Diet Plans of Brittany Dawn w/ Franchesca Ramsey | 06 Jun 2023 | 01:18:42 | |
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.independent.co.uk/life-style/brittany-dawn-influencer-texas-b2011476.html https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/kelseyweekman/brittany-dawn-trial-delay https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/kelseyweekman/influencer-brittany-dawn-trial-what-to-know https://www.distractify.com/p/brittany-dawn-homeless-man-tiktok https://www.reddit.com/r/brittanydawnsnark/comments/134nhx0/settlement_agreement/ https://www.insider.com/christian-influencer-brittany-dawn-criticism-foster-parent-journey-2022-12 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Polka King w/ Bresha Webb | 30 May 2023 | 00:52:25 | |
What’s poppin’ Con-gregation? Run the World actress Bresha Webb joins the show to discuss Jan Lewandowski, a polka star during the 80’s and 90’s who ran a Ponzi scheme robbing over 400 people of millions of dollars. Plus, one scammer made thousands of dollars off of Frank Ocean fans who bought fake songs generated by AI. Stay Schemin’ !
Scam Goddess Live @ the Elysian Theatre on Thursday, June 22, 2023 in Los Angeles. Live TICKETS SOLD OUT. To livestream go to: https://www.moment.co/scamgoddess
Research by Kaelyn Brandt
SOURCES https://www.janlewandowski.com/about-me/ https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-polka-king-the-surreal-true-story-of-a-fame-hungry-ponzi-schemer http://cosmopolitanreview.com/jan-lewan/ https://www.timesleader.com/archive/1058732/polka-king-lewan-attacked-his-lawyer-criticizes-prison https://apnews.com/article/84a47e4da19e036549d574b1ccb56215 https://old.post-gazette.com/localnews/firstlight/20030313firstlightp2.asp Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Fake Film for… Feminism?! w/ Brittani Nichols | 23 May 2023 | 00:59:59 | |
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 Theater 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://letterboxd.com/film/cons-pros/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| Shantay You Stay…In Prison! w/ Mano Agapion | 16 May 2023 | 01:11:08 | |
Con-gregation! In a special What’s Hot in Fraud, comedian Mano Agapion returns to discuss our favorite CON-gressman George Santos being indicted. Also, Laci and Mano discuss Garrison Kenneth Courtney, a former government official who pretended to be a spy and scammed nearly $4.5 million. Plus, conservative media figurehead Alex Jones found himself the victim of an AI prank call. Stay Schemin’!
Scam Goddess Live @ the Elysian Theatre on Thursday, June 22, 2023 in Los Angeles. Get your tickets HERE. Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES https://gizmodo.com/alex-jones-ai-tucker-carlson-fox-news-infowars-1850410076 https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/garrison-courtney-convicted-of-wire-fraud-in-elaborate-spy-ruse Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Smooth Talking Swindler of the 1920s w/ Michelle Buteau & Jordan Carlos | 09 May 2023 | 01:16:46 | |
What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, comedians Michelle Buteau and Jordan Carlos join us to discuss Victor Lustig, a con artist of the 1920s who's notorious for selling the Eiffel Tower, twice. Plus, a German photographer has rejected an award from the Sony World Photography Awards after winning with an AI-generated “photograph.” Stay Schemin’!
SOURCES: https://www.cnn.com/style/article/ai-photo-win-sony-scli-intl/index.html https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-smoothest-con-man-that-ever-lived-29861908/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/man-who-sold-eiffel-tower-twice-180958370/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/147064321/ https://www.casino.org/blog/lustigs-money-machine-scam/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Film That Hid Fraud w/ Naomi Ekperigin & Andy Beckerman | 02 May 2023 | 01:37:59 | |
What’s Poppin’ Con-gregration? This week, Naomi Ekperigin & Andy Beckerman join us to discuss the film Landscape of Lies. Filmmaker Paul Knight was approached to do to the project not knowing it was created for fraud. Plus, fashion influencers have been accused of embezzlement and failure to pay suppliers and employees. Stay Schemin’!
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/aug/24/landscape-lies-blockbuster-tax-scam https://pagesix.com/2022/12/07/something-navy-ceo-denies-arielle-charnas-husband-embezzled-money/ Shout out to TikTok account @BullishStudio for reporting on Arielle Charnas. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The High School Imposter w/ Carl Tart | 25 Apr 2023 | 01:07:12 | |
What’s poppin’s con-gregation? This week, actor and comedian Carl Tart joins the show to discuss Artur Samarin, an immigrant college student who pretended to be a teenager and attended high school in hopes of achieving his NASA dreams. Plus, a 26-year-old has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after stealing $1.2 million from at least 50 people in an elaborate fraud scheme. Stay Schemin'!
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/05/artur_samarin_asher_potts_harr.html https://www.gq.com/story/the-great-high-school-impostor Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| Fraud Friday: The Crazy Covid Vaccine Caper w/ Jason Concepcion | 26 Jul 2024 | 01:06:00 | |
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)
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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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Research by Sharilyn Vera.
SOURCES: 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/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Baddest Bitch Bandit of the West w/ Vanessa Bayer & Jonah Bayer | 18 Apr 2023 | 01:07:48 | |
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’!
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/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| Threatin: The Rip-Off Rock Band w/ Kara Brown | 11 Apr 2023 | 01:22:17 | |
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’! https://apnews.com/article/new-york-city-fraud-4832c57101d507d427ac4516d525e752 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/16/style/threatin-fake-band-tour.html https://www.metalsucks.net/2021/09/28/new-documentary-the-rise-and-fall-of-threatin/ Anomaly Documentaries' mini-doc: This Band Faked an International Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XG2ZmiBHQA&t=1148s Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Dismal Diamond Heist of Antwerp w/ Matt Shively | 04 Apr 2023 | 01:11:28 | |
What’s poppin’ congregation? This week, actor Matt Shively joins the show to discuss the Antwerp Diamond Heist, in which a group of Italian thieves attempted to break into the world’s most impenetrable safe filled diamonds and jewels. Plus, the city of Newark, New Jersey was reportedly scammed into becoming a “sister city” with a fake Hindu nation. Stay Schemin’!
Research By Kaelyn Brandt
SOURCES: https://www.wired.com/2009/03/ff-diamonds-2/ https://thecinemaholic.com/leonardo-notarbartolo-now-where-is-antwerp-heist-mastermind-today/ https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/newark-sister-city-scam-kailasa/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The King of Discount Electronics w/ Allison Raskin | 28 Mar 2023 | 01:23:50 | |
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://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 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Devious Anna Delvey Mentee w/ Amanda Montell & Isa Medina | 21 Mar 2023 | 01:27:31 | |
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://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/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Royal Art Ruse w/ Langston Kerman and David Gborie | 14 Mar 2023 | 01:33:49 | |
What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, Langston Kerman and David Gborie join the show to discuss James Stunt, a flashy, royalty-worshipping ex-billionaire who involved the now King of England in a multi-million-dollar art forgery scandal. Plus, a 69-year-old Californian woman has found herself short of $250,000 after being scammed by online romance scammers, twice. Stay Schemin’! Langston and David host the podcast My Momma Told Me, which is part of Will Ferrell’s and iHeartMedia’s Big Money Players Network. Research by Kaelyn Brandt Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-64432146 https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/2020/4/the-prince-the-flash-and-the-forger https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/greater-la/holidays-art-radio-race/tony-tetro https://bestlifeonline.com/news-woman-romance-con-artists/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Sweepstakes Scammers w/ Tone Bell | 07 Mar 2023 | 01:20:16 | |
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/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Sexy Scammer of Vietnam w/ Kelsey McKinney | 28 Feb 2023 | 01:12:26 | |
What’s poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, Kelsey McKinney, host of the podcast Normal Gossip joins the show to discuss Tina Duong, a romance scammer who thrives on using her lavish lifestyle to scam others. Plus, a 29-year-old woman has been arrested after enrolling and attending as a student at a New Brunswick, New Jersey high school. Stay Schemin’!
Research by Kaelyn Brandt
https://www.vice.com/en/article/88qj7z/anna-delvey-tina-duong-vietnam https://vietbao.vn/anna-bac-giang-thua-nhan-lua-dao-hai-vu-dau-tien-388860.html Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Fine-ass Fake Weed Mogul w/ Jay Jurden | 21 Feb 2023 | 01:27:29 | |
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.latimes.com/california/story/2023-02-01/david-bunevacz-marijuana-swindle-los-angeles Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Resurrecting Romance Novelist w/ Paula Poundstone | 14 Feb 2023 | 01:22:36 | |
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.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/status/1610491152091717632 https://www.news4jax.com/consumer/2019/04/30/how-to-avoid-falling-for-fake-online-product-reviews/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| Cali City Con Man w/ Ceara O’Sullivan & Griff Stark-Ennis | 23 Jul 2024 | 01:09:15 | |
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!
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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/
Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod 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://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 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| CON-gressman George Santos w/ Brittany Luse | 07 Feb 2023 | 01:20:52 | |
What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, host of NPR’s It’s Been 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://nypost.com/2022/12/26/rep-elect-george-santos-admits-fabricating-key-details-of-his-bio/ https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/01/george-santos-the-luckiest-liar-in-politics.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/13/nyregion/george-santos-republicans-lies.html https://www.latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2023-01-14/george-santos-election-fraud Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Chief Appropriator w/ Emma Gray & Claire Fallon | 31 Jan 2023 | 01:07:27 | |
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’! https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/999371/edgar-laplante-conman-biography-chief-white-elk https://thecrimewire.com/money/Edgar-LaPlante-Impostor Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Real Housewives of Scams, Shams and Fraud with Anna Hossnieh | 11 May 2021 | 01:11:54 | |
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://nypost.com/2021/03/31/jen-shahs-infamous-shah-ski-chalet-may-be-a-fraud-too/ http://www.thepostgame.com/features/201202/utahs-sharrieff-shah-goes-reporter-coach https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a34620733/jen-shah-husband-sharrieff/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| Feed Drop: May I Elaborate: Daily Wisdom from JB Smoove | 03 May 2021 | 00:12:43 | |
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! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Tinder Swindler with Miles Gray | 16 Jun 2020 | 01:03:34 | |
What's poppin, con-gregation? This week Miles Gray (The Daily Zeitgeist) is on the pod to break down the greatest scheme in modern love. Honestly, this guy's amazing. We swipe right! Mazel! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Welfare Queen w/ Ayo Edebiri | 18 Feb 2020 | 01:09:50 | |
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 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Famous Femme Fibber w/ Oscar Montoya | 31 Dec 2019 | 01:07:35 | |
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.businessinsider.com/who-is-mina-chang-from-state-department-career-2019-11 https://twitter.com/ksieff/status/1194342219664232454?s=20
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| The Nigerian Ne'er-do-well with Jonathan Braylock | 03 Dec 2019 | 00:54:40 | |
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.flyertalk.com/articles/nigerian-scammer-sold-fake-airport-to-international-bank.html
This episode is brought to you by Pretty Litter (www.prettylitter.com code: SCAM) and Dashlane (www.dashlane.com/scam). Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Big Blood Flim-Flam with Andrew Ti | 26 Nov 2019 | 01:09:28 | |
We back at it, Con-gregation! This is Scam Goddess, the #1 pod dedicated to all things fraud! This week Laci welcomes comedy’s #1 sleepy boy Andrew Ti (Mix-ish, Yo, Is This Racist?) to cover one of Silicon Valley’s finest, Elizabeth Holmes, the CEO of the now defunct Theranos.
Sources: https://www.thecut.com/2019/03/why-doesnt-elizabeth-holmes-blink-theranos.html This episode is brought to you by Atlas Coffee Club (www.atlascoffeeclub.com/scam). Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Ukrainan Adoption Switcheroo with Jacquis Neal | 05 Nov 2019 | 01:03:54 | |
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.
Sources: https://www.thecut.com/2019/10/kristina-barnett-adopted-child-real-life-orphan.html [thecut.com] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMDBTcYo-ho https://www.insider.com/ukrainian-orphan-natalia-barnett-new-family-report-2019-9 [insider.com] This episode is brought to you by Dashlane (www.dashlane.com/scam code: SCAM). Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| Fraud Friday: The Swindling Snitch w/ Hari Kondabolu | 19 Jul 2024 | 01:03:21 | |
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)
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/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| The Career Conman Jeremy Wilson with Nicole Byer | 07 Oct 2019 | 00:49:09 | |
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). Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| Scam Heiress Anna Sorokin with Paul F. Tompkins | 30 Sep 2019 | 00:56:01 | |
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). Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||
| Scam Goddess Trailer | 09 Sep 2019 | 00:01:34 | |
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. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. | |||