Episodios
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Can you imagine living in a mansion on a skyscraper 400 feet above the ground? No? Neither can the fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, who fled the country before ever setting foot in it. Laci welcomes Zach Cherry (Severance, You) to strap on a wingsuit and dive into the story of the self-proclaimed "King of Good Times," his flashy airline, and how his downfall led to the creation of Indiaâs Fugitive Economic Offenders Act. Stay scheminâ!
Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at [email protected].
CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!
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Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Research by Kathryn Doyle
SOURCES
https://vt.co/lifestyle/relationships/billionaires-luxury-20-million-sky-mansion-sits-on-top-of-a-400ft-skyscraper-but-the-tycoon-may-never-live-in-it
https://www.businessinsider.com/sky-mansion-33-story-luxury-apartment-complex-mallya-india-2024-3
https://www.business-standard.com/about/who-is-vijay-mallya#goog_rewarded
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/vijay-mallya-becomes-first-person-to-be-declared-a-fugitive-economic-offender/articleshow/67394758.cms
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/18/business/vijay-mallya-extradition.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/30/business/dealbook/india-vijay-mallya-debt-economy.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/21/business/worldbusiness/21air.html?_r=0
https://www.domain.com.au/news/vijay-mallyas-mansion-on-top-of-a-skyscraper-in-india-will-probably-never-be-lived-in/
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2012/06/ambani-residence-photos-inside-architecture
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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Mitra Jouhari (The Big Sick, Three Busy Debras) to discuss Christian Gehartsreiter aka Clark Rockefeller, who spent 30 years passing himself off as an educated, wealthy aristocrat while taking advantage of people. Plus, three political operatives are accused of defrauding $3.5 million from PAC scams. Stay Scheminâ! (Originally Released 01/03/2022)
CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!
Order âScam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes" here: Hachette Book Group
Follow on Instagram:
Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Mitra Jouhari: @mitrajouhari
Research by Kaelyn Brandt
SOURCES:
https://media.vanityfair.com/photos/54cc01740a5930502f5f4667/master/w_1600,c_limit/image.jpg
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2008/08/08/the-little-town-and-life-rockefeller-left-for-fame/l20Zs5ZzVbgic07Sf0MB6M/story.html
https://www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/the-four-faces-of-rockefeller-6910914.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/10/us/politics/pac-operator-charges.html?searchResultPosition=3
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This week, Laci welcomes Jessi Klein and Liz Feldman from the Here To Make Friends podcast, who share about being victim to the latest Toll Road scam. Then, Laci takes the gals down the winding road of today's Historic Hoodwink following a Con-Mum who scammed her own son, which leaves Jessi and Liz speechless. Stay schemingâ!
Make sure to listen to the Here To Make Friends podcast.
Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at [email protected].
CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!
Follow on Instagram:
Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Jessi Klein: @youracquaintancejessiklein
Liz Feldman: @thelizfeldman
Research by Kathryn Doyle
SOURCES
https://www.netflix.com/title/81708174
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c14xn65vg2yo
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/mar/22/does-she-love-me-no-is-she-capable-of-love-no-my-mother-the-con-artist
https://www.eonline.com/news/1415921/netflixs-con-mum-where-graham-hornigold-is-now
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On this week's Fraud Friday, actor Behzad Dabu joins us to discuss how one summer camp shut down after 6 days of opening and is being referred to as the âFyre Festâ of summer camps. Plus, a woman steals from a Walmart just by pretending to be a manager. Stay Scheminâ! (Originally released 8/16/21)
Research by Kaelyn Brandt.
Sources:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/inside-the-landmark-forum_b_90028
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2009/08/landmark-42-hours-500-65-breakdowns/
https://boston.cbslocal.com/2021/07/23/camp-quinebarge-new-hampshire-camp-closes-suddenly/
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/07/22/metro/fyre-fest-overnight-camps-closes-after-6-days/
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/24/us/summer-camp-reopen-counselors.html
https://www.campquinebarge.com/
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/connecticut/articles/2021-07-16/kids-weight-loss-camp-that-closed-has-history-of-violations
https://www.fox10tv.com/news/suspected-serial-con-artist-accused-of-pretending-to-be-a-walmart-manager-to-steal-cash/article_3f56855e-f017-11eb-879b-f3164939a999.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw5cT8nfp1U
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Joel Kim Booster (Wonderyâs Bad Dates and Bravoâs Love Hotel) joins Laci to dive into all of your scams and stories, CON-gregation! First, Joel shares his own heartbreaking story of being caught shoplifting. Then, they dive into letters revealing an Oceanâs Eleven-level grocery store checkout scam (also⊠stop locking everything up, grocery stores!!!), how to dupe the public transit system with a screenshot, a boss becoming someone's âJohn,â and a text-ual relationship that was sketchy as hell. Stay scheminâ!
Be sure to check out Joel hosting Bravo's Love Hotel out now! on BRAVO!
Keep the scams coming and snitch on your shady friends by emailing us at [email protected].
CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!
Follow on Instagram:
Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Joel Kim Booster: @ihatejoelkim
Confession Stories by the CONgregation
Curated By Jessica Cisneros
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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Clark Moore (Love, Simon, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) to discuss a particular scam involving the Ukrainian Marriage industry. Plus, we look into how scammers are taking advantage of billionaire MacKenzie Scottâs pledge to donate half her fortune. Stay schemin'! (Originally Released 07/26/2021)
CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!
Order âScam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes" here: Hachette Book Group
Follow on Instagram:
Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Clark Moore: @mrclarkmoore
Research by Kaelyn Brandt
SOURCES:
ââhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57358241
https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/british-man-duped-of-250000-on-pretext-of-marriage-to-a-ukrainian-3886691.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/24/business/mackenzie-scott-giving-scams.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/20/business/mackenzie-scott-philanthropy.html
https://nyfights.com/worldwide/no-i-didnt-pull-a-cancer-scam-says-podcaster-jonathan-leir-aka-jonny-straws/
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Hide your makeup compact, 'cause Jillian Bell (Summer of 69, Kinda Pregnant) is here to help Laci give a primer on a group of criminals concealing concealer. Yup, we're talkin' cosmetics crime rings! Tune in to hear how Ulta, Sephora, and other makeup retailers have become hot targets for thieves looking to resell product. Plus, Jillian shares how she conned her high school prom limo driver. Stay scheminâ!
Be sure to check out Jillianâs directorial debut, Summer of 69, available May 9 on Hulu!
Keep the scams coming and snitch on your shady friends by emailing us at [email protected].
CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!
Follow on Instagram:
Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Jillian Bell: @jillianbell
Research by Kathryn Doyle
SOURCES
https://www.yahoo.com/news/southern-california-woman-charged-police-235537939.html
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/southern-california-woman-charged-in-350000-retail-theft-bust/
https://www.canyon-news.com/blanca-escobar-charged-with-organized-retail-theft/192275
https://da.lacounty.gov/media/news/da-hochman-announces-charges-major-effort-combat-organized-retail-theft-macarthur-park
https://abc7.com/westlake-district-stolen-merchandise-raid-lapd/14183809/
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/bonsall-ulta-sephora-retail-theft-ring/3719190/
https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/prada-fendi-ulta-organized-retail-theft-stolen-goods-1236737847/
https://queensda.org/queens-husband-and-wife-charged-with-operating-international-stolen-merchandise-ring-out-of-kew-gardens-hills-home-and-storefront-in-dominican-republic/
https://beautymatter.com/articles/ulta-and-target-address-organized-retail-theft
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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Chris Gethard (The Special Without Brett Davis, Don't Think Twice) to discuss how a CEO created a Hype House style podcasting network that led to lawsuits, trash and fallout. Plus, someone stole more than 42,000 pounds of pistachios in California and that was just nuts. Stay schemin'! (Originally Released 07/12/2021)
CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!
Order âScam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes" here: Hachette Book Group
Follow on Instagram:
Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Chris Gethard: @chrisgeth
Research by Kaelyn Brandt
SOURCES:
https://www.theverge.com/22526502/himalaya-histudios-notorious-llc-podcast-audio-hype-house
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/06/21/pistachio-theft-alberto-montemayor-touchstone/
https://www.instagram.com/notorious.llc/
https://notorious.llc/creators/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/colettecoleman/2020/10/19/with-the-dumpster-fyre-podcast-fyre-festivals-founder-is-back-with-an-audio-tell-all-from-prison/?sh=24d1c81b7cd3
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Nobody was tripping in 2010, and maybe that was because all the cool people in the zeitgeist were wearing bracelets that claimed to harness the power of holograms to make you stronger, faster, more flexible, and possibly sexier, too. Jon Gabrus (ActionBoyz, Game Over, Man!) joins Laci to test their knowledge of physical balancing and placebos in the body. Plus, we break down the superstitions in sports, including Wade Boggs, Michael Jordan, and Jason Giambi. Stay scheminâ!
Keep the scams coming and snitch on your shady friends by emailing us at [email protected].
CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!
Check out Staying Alive with Jon Gabrus & Adam Pally.
Follow on Instagram:
Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Jon Gabrus: @gabrus
Research by Kathryn Doyle
SOURCES
https://gizmodo.com/powerbalance-admits-their-wristbands-are-a-scam-5723577
https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=5989365
https://www.cbc.ca/news/power-band-bracelets-a-scam-professor-says-1.981932
https://www.mensjournal.com/style/the-25-biggest-fitness-fads-of-all-time
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-12135402
https://surfsimply.com/magazine/power-balance-science-or-scam
https://quackwatch.org/device/reports/power_balance/
https://science.howstuffworks.com/hologram.htm
https://www.espn.com/espn/news/story?id=5660039
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/24203-jason-giambi-wears-magic-gold-thong-for-sake-of-new-york-yankees
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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Mo Heart (RuPaul's Drag Race) to help us break down the real-life story that inspired the 2019 hit film Hustlers starring Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu. Plus, a Florida man faces 104 felony counts after allegedly using 28 peopleâs personal information to purchase expensive items in area stores. (Originally Released 06/21/2021)
CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!
Follow on Instagram:
Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Mo Heart: @iammoheart
Research by Kaelyn Brandt
SOURCES:
https://time.com/5671735/hustlers-movie-true-story/
https://www.thecut.com/2015/12/hustlers-the-real-story-behind-the-movie.html
https://abcnews.go.com/US/real-life-hustlers-lured-men-nyc-strip-clubs/story?id=65499900
https://www.mysuncoast.com/2021/06/02/manatee-man-facing-felonies-fraud-investigation/
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What do a lip-filled faker in jump shoes, a bike taxi trickster, and a sexy scoundrel entrepreneur all have in common? YOU, because on todayâs episode, Laci is joined by Arden Myrin (The Righteous Gemstones, Insatiable) for a very special edition of the CONgregation's Confessionals! Thatâs right, after a long search, Laci is cracking open the vault to read your juiciest confessionsâpreviously hidden behind a paywall.
As always, keep the scams coming and snitch on your shady friends by emailing us at [email protected]. Stay scheminâ!
CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!
Follow on Instagram:
Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Arden Myrin: @ardenmyrin
Confession Stories by the CONgregation
Curated By Jessica Cisneros
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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Aida Osman (Rap Sh!t, Betty) to discuss how an elusive artist used a Banksy-inspired NFT to earn millions and how an Australian line dancing scheme went wrong. Plus, none of these scammers got caught in today's episode. (Originally Released 04/26/2021)
CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!
Follow on Instagram:
Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Aida Osman: @shutupaida
Research by Sharilyn Vera.
SOURCES:
https://entrepreneurshandbook.co/how-an-nft-artist-used-banksys-popularity-to-make-1-million-in-sales-e7ef4b2209d
https://nftartreview.medium.com/the-pseudo-banksy-nft-and-intriguing-aspects-of-appropriation-art-b29a4258f611
https://ycharts.com/indicators/ethereum_price#:~:text=Basic%20Info,from%20156.82%20one%20year%20ago
https://pestcontroloffice.com/faq.asp
https://x.com/Brinkster0x/status/1362683886174498819
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/apr/02/line-dancing-scam-queensland-police-pursue-father-and-son-over-alleged-120000
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On todayâs episode, Laci is joined by Emmy Award winner Lamorne Morris and his hilarious co-host, comedian, writer, and director Kyle Shevrin from their podcast The Lamorning After. Together, they serve up laughs as they follow the trifling story of 49th place Jamaican Olympic table tennis player Michael Hyatt and how he used his ping pong passion to scam a lot of people out of a lot of money. Plus, the "Scammers of the Week" are dressed as bears, proving once and for all that only YOU can stop bear insurance fraud. Stay schemin'!
CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!
Follow on Instagram:
Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Lamorne Morris: @lamorne
Kyle Shevrin: @kyleshevrin
Research by Kathryn Doyle
SOURCES
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/business/michael-hyatt-table-tennis-fraud.html?unlocked_article_code=1.eU4.U0iL.Q24u8HqtEavu&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
https://www.postguam.com/news/local/alleged-financial-scam-detailed/article_4de2830e-d8cb-11e8-b6bc-13e9b4921b3d.html
https://olympics.com/en/athletes/michael-douglas-hyatt
https://radiojamaicanewsonline.com/sports/jamaica-gain-promotion-at-world-tt-championships
https://www.pressreader.com/jamaica/jamaica-gleaner/20161231/281749859023872?srsltid=AfmBOoofa99jOcaVi93Po_Lv33nlWS4kgdgutBF5L3YUjemtvJCrvuaK
https://startupsavant.com/startup-center/spin-origin-story
https://www.npr.org/2024/11/14/nx-s1-5191741/bear-costume-insurance-fraud
https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0400-news/0100-press-releases/2024/release056-2024.cfm
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This week on Fraud Friday, Laci is joined live at Chicago's Den Theatre by Sydnee Washington, Skyler Higley, and Ashley Ray to unpack the infamous scam that rocked the Windy City and the nation, the Jussie Smollett case. Stay Scheminâ! (Originally Released 01/08/2024)
This was recorded in Nov. 11th 2023.
CON-gregation, catch Laci's new TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!
Follow on Instagram:
Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Sydnee Washington: @justsydbw
Skyler Higley: @skylerhigley
Ashley Ray: @theashleyray
Research by Kaelyn Brandt, Emily Jones, and Laci Mosley
SOURCES:
https://nationalpost.com/news/man-arrested-after-faking-20-heart-attacks-to-avoid-paying-restaurant-bills#:~:text=A%2050%2Dyear%2Dold%20man,newspaper%20El%20Pais%20and%20EFE.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2021/11/30/jussie-smollett-hate-crime-trial/
https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/10/us/jussie-smollett-sentencing-trial/index.html#:~:text=Former%20%E2%80%9CEmpire%E2%80%9D%20actor%20Jussie%20Smollett,hate%20crime%20in%20January%202019
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-viz-jussie-smollett-incident-night-details-htmlstory.html
https://people.com/crime/jussie-smollett-wears-rope-around-his-neck-police-video-footage/
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2023-03-03/jussie-smollett-appeal-conviction-sentencing
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/28/us/jussie-smollett.html
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47711535
https://www.vox.com/2019/2/17/18228444/jussie-smollett-attack-hate-crime-arrest-hoax-empire
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/jessie-smollett-letter-brothers-attack/
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-commentary/jussie-smollett-hero-hoax-hate-crime-sentencing-1318293/
https://www.al.com/news/2021/12/jussie-smollett-testifies-he-did-drugs-made-out-with-abimbola-osundairo.html
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On todayâs episode, Laci is joined by Ambie Award-winning podcaster Ronald Young Jr. to unpack the wild Graceland grift â the one that had Priscilla Presley firing up Microsoft Paint to fight back against scammer Lisa Jeanine Findley. Turns out, in Memphis, Tennessee, all you need to fake-sell someone elseâs house is a mailbox and a dream. Plus, title pirates are on the rise. Stay frosty, friends! Stay schemin'!
CON-gregation, catch Laci's new TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!
Follow on Instagram:
Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Ronald Young Jr.: @ohitsbigron
Research by Kathryn Doyle
SOURCES
https://apnews.com/article/graceland-elvis-presley-fraud-foreclosure-sale-c1a821d32c64c06afbeef277f0a793d7
https://apnews.com/article/graceland-elvis-presley-auction-lawsuit-riley-keough-4c5d2dda1c189997319d331794e8f8d0
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/28/arts/music/graceland-fraud-identity-thief-emails.html
https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/woman-accused-of-trying-to-steal-graceland-enters-plea-deal/article_4b2c8136-f37d-11ef-88cc-079a4093f353.html
https://people.com/missouri-woman-scheme-sell-elvis-presley-graceland-pleads-guilty-mail-fraud-11686801
https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/local-businesses-suffer-from-damage-amidst-recent-protests/article_a10cba7c-0718-50a1-af5a-facd0dcbd264.html
https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6361972716112
https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/2024/05/23/graceland-foreclosure-how-did-it-happen/73802992007/
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In this weekâs Fraud Friday, Frankie Quiñones (The Fool, Creator of CholoFit) joins Laci us to discuss the disappearance of 18 barrels of bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, the makers of the renowned Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon. Plus, scammers capitalize off fake high-end whiskey being sold in local liquor stores across the nation. Stay Scheminâ! (Originally Released 03/07/2022)
CON-gregation, catch Laci's new TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!
Follow on Instagram:
Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Frankie Quiñones: @frankiequinones
Research By Kaelyn Brandt.
SOURCES:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/06/dining/drinks/fake-bourbon.html
https://craigcalcaterra.com/blog/the-pappy-van-winkle-heist-that-wasnt2710188/
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/inside-the-great-pappy-van-winkle-heist
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-06-29/the-pappy-van-winkle-bandit-speaks-and-says-he-didn-t-do-it
https://www.grunge.com/450262/the-truth-about-the-pappygate-bourbon-heist/
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On todayâs episode, Laci is joined by pasta inventor and OG podcaster Dan Pashman (The Sporkful) to dive into a seafood scandal affecting shrimp lovers everywhere. Thatâs rightâLaci and Dan don their lab coats and discover the investigative firm SeaD to uncover the widespread shrimp fraud impacting restaurants across the country and hurting small businesses. Plus, thieves pull off the ultimate heist, making off with 100,000 eggs. Stay schemin'!
CON-gregation, catch Laci's new TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!
Make sure to sink your teeth into Dan's pasta tour of Italy tour with fans! Pashmans Pasta Pilgrimage
Follow on Instagram:
Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Dan Pashman: @thesporkful
Research by Kathryn Doyle
SOURCES
https://www.yahoo.com/news/shrimp-fraud-found-rampant-many-173137438.html
https://news.fsu.edu/news/science-technology/2023/03/23/prawn-broker-fsu-researchers-develop-shrimp-authenticity-test/
https://ldh.la.gov/assets/oph/Center-EH/sanitarian/retailfood/LDHACT372CrawfishandShrimpMenuLabeling.pdf
https://www.seadconsulting.com/genetic-testing-to-identify-seafood-species
https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/07/health/fish-mislabeling-investigation-oceana/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/05/us/pennsylvania-egg-theft-hnk/index.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/us/eggs-stolen-pennsylvania-shortage.html
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jul/28/subway-tuna-lawsuit-dismissed
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In this weekâs Fraud Friday, Jameela Jamil (The Good Place, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law) joins Laci in studio to discuss the basics on THE BASIC- Caroline Calloway. They dig into Jameela's earliest stint teaching English, and both become very afraid when they learn how fortune tellers scam their clients out of money. Stay Scheminâ! (Originally Released 03/30/2020)
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Jameela Jamil: @jameelajamil
Research By Sharilyn Vera.
SOURCES:
The CUT â The story of Caroline Calloway and her ghost writer Natalie
VICE â Influencer Caroline Calloway Isnât a Scammer, Just a Self-Obsessed Mess
Carolineâs instagram- (where she is currently spiraling)
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/katienotopoulos/caroline-calloway-instagram-influencer-tour-canceled-scam
https://www.wmagazine.com/story/caroline-calloway-creativity-workshop
https://www.pajiba.com/web_culture/the-case-of-caroline-calloway-and-her-creativity-workshop-tour.php
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/a3wwy4/cambridges-most-controversial-instagram-celebrity-gets-the-last-laugh
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On todayâs episode, Laci is joined by stand-up writer, actor, and comedian Dewayne Perkins (The Blackening, One of Them Days) to dive into the con of the century, unraveling the web of lies and false promises spun by John Ackah Blay-Miezah. In a story so wild it could be straight out of a movieâone that Dewayne himself might have writtenâthey also discover how Shirley Temple got caught up in the chaos. Plus, Laci shares a surprising encounter with a cop who asked her out while on duty. Stay schemin'!
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Make sure to catch Dewayne's new TV Show, THE STUDIO on Apple TV +
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Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Dewayne Perkins: @dewayneperkins
Research by Kathryn Doyle
SOURCES
https://www.nowherebookshop.com/book/9781635574739?srsltid=AfmBOooPXVErUx3va3mNR1juGoL13-DNqvNPZ4Hhlr70mZr7QcRrxUHT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbZ2TlRVqNA
https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/12/03/con-artist-global-scam-ghana-anansis-gold/
https://www.npr.org/2013/05/22/186048342/how-that-nigerian-email-scam-got-started
https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-conman-who-duped-thousands-with-a-patently-absurd-story/
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/aug/18/yepoka-yeebo-anansis-gold-ghanaian-conman
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In this weekâs Fraud Friday, Naomi Ekperigin (Mythic Quest, Family Switch) joins us to discuss how a sexy credit card con artist stole one million dollars out of the ex-wife of a former NBA star. Plus, an Italian hospital worker gets paid for doing nothing for 15 years. Stay Scheminâ! (Originally Released 06/07/2021)
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Naomi Ekperigin: @blacktresscomedy
Research By Kaelyn Brandt.
SOURCES:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/15/style/serial-con-artist-tracii-hutsona.html
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/serial-con-artist-charged-embezzlement-scheme
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/press-release/file/1368996/download
https://www.docketbird.com/court-documents/USA-v-Vician/JUDGMENT-AND-COMMITMENT-by-Judge-Gary-A-Feess-as-to-Defendant-Tracii-Lynne-Show-Vician-1-Count-s-1-10s-13ss-1s-6s-1ss-6ss-7s-9s-7ss-12ss-On-the-Government-039-s-motion-all-remaining-count-of-the-underlying-indictment-information-are-ord-ered-dismisse/cacd-2:2008-cr-00058-405099-00097
https://media.local10.com/document_dev/2019/07/17/Bacon%20Bitch%20vs%20Breakfast%20Bitch_1563388524609_22109233_ver1.0.pdf
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/23/world/europe/italy-hospital-worker-15-years.html
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/crime/san-diego-restaurant-owner-arrested-accused-of-stealing-more-than-1m-joumana-kidd-breakfast-bitch-jason-kidd/509-1c9e5ae8-c727-436b-9e73-f65b364b78c6
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