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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)
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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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)
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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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)
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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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!
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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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)
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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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!
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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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)
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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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!
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-90741d068fd94090419fc0fd79be30cc
https://apnews.com/article/george-santos-credit-card-fraud-f723e69a777b02a2e6b87595f45c21ce
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/guide-george-santos-lies.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/former-rep-george-santos-pleads-guilty-fraud-charges-rcna129255
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/embattled-us-rep-santos-was-drag-queen-brazil-pageants-say-associates-2023-01-19/
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/george-santos-says-will-revive-drag-queen-persona-cameo-rcna149867
https://people.com/anna-delvey-walks-runway-new-york-fashion-week-exclusive-details-8711427
https://www.elle.com/culture/a62138721/anna-delvey-interview-nyfw-crime-of-fashion/
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/style/anna-delvey-nyfw-fashion-show.html
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a38962970/where-is-anna-delvey-today/
https://pagesix.com/2023/01/27/anna-delveys-birthday-afterparty-required-signed-ndas-ssns/
https://www.threads.net/@feministajones/post/C4alEprut3W?hl=en
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/why-everyone-talking-about-shaun-king
https://www.startribune.com/cair-mn-removes-shaun-king-as-event-keynote-speaker-following-backlash/600353186
https://www.newarab.com/news/did-shaun-king-convert-islam#
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/activist-shaun-king-says-meta-banned-instagram-palestinian-stance-rcna131244
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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)
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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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'!
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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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)
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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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'!
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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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)
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
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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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'!
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
Follow on Instagram:
Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
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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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)
Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes" here:
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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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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!
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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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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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)
Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes" here:
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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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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!
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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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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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)
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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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!”
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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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