Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest.But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and captivating her local community as well as followers all over the world. Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s blog, setting Nancy on an unimaginable road to ...
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You never really know someone…especially online. In today’s world, the power of influence can be the quickest path to money and fame, and it often ends in ruin. These are the stories of the world’s most insidious Scamfluencers. And we are their prey. On Wondery’s new weekly series, join co-hosts Scaachi Koul and Sarah Hagi as they unpack epic stories of deception from the worlds of social media, fashion, finance, health, and wellness. These influencers claim to be everything from charismatic ...
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You know those messages that you get all the time, the ones that pop up out of nowhere? They could be real, but something about them seems fishy. You likely dismiss these texts and emails as mere annoyances, thinking you’ve stopped some random stranger from ripping you off. But the shocking truth is, the person behind that message might be trapped inside a “scam factory” on the other side of the world and forced to scam others against their will. From Wondery, comes a new series about the br ...
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AARP’s weekly podcast The Perfect ScamSM tells the stories of people who find themselves the target of a scam. Host Bob Sullivan introduces listeners to those who have experienced scams firsthand, as well as professional con artists and leading experts who pull back the curtain on how scammers operate.
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Every Thursday, dive into the dark side of finance. From cutthroat con artists to billion-dollar scams, and even murder, Nicole Lapin will take you through the world’s wildest financial crimes -- or talk to the experts who studied them, and the victims that survived them. Scams, Money and Murder with Nicole Lapin is part of Crime House Studios. For more content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse.
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Can the talakawa sorosoke? The Nigerian Scam examines politics, history, and culture from class and ideological perspectives.
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Scammers are targeting you and your loved ones. I know all too well. My mother spent $350,000 on a man she believed was her soulmate right before her death. The only way we can fight back is to arm ourselves with information. Scammer Warriors unite! These stories are from victims and their families. The details are so shocking that they're hard to believe.
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Think you can spot a scam? Think again. The Scam Detectors Podcast unravels the increasingly sophisticated schemes separating people from their money - and how consumers and financial institutions are fighting back. Hosted by BBC technology journalist Jane Wakefield, each episode explores a different type of scam through the eyes of everyday people, fraud fighters, household names, and industry experts. As fraud becomes the most common crime in the UK, accounting for 40% of all offences reco ...
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Scam Goddess is an award-winning comedy podcast dedicated to fraud and all those who practice it. Every episode, the Scam Goddess herself Laci Mosley (iCarly, Better Call Saul) covers the hottest scams on the streets today while also giving in-depth breakdowns of the wildest robberies, rackets, and capers throughout history. It's like true crime, but without all the death—aka True Con! Plus, Laci's always joined by hilarious guests like Conan O'Brien, Miranda Cosgrove, Jameela Jamil, JB Smoo ...
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Scammers don't steal your money, they create a world where it makes perfect sense to hand your cash over to them. Three-card-monte, the longest running show on Broadway, seems easy. You're watching the tosser and you always see the queen. What you don't see is a group of shills working you into the gate where you'll lose everything you have.Sometimes a large sum of money is accidentally sent to you and the sender asks for the additional cash to be sent back. In the meantime, they empty your ...
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Schach-Streams machen Millionen Views, eine KI-Katze bringt sogar Großmeister zum Verzweifeln und ein Cheating-Skandal zerlegt das komplette Internet. Was ist da eigentlich gerade los in der Schachwelt? In vier Folgen nimmt euch Journalist und Schachjunkie Yves Bellinghausen mit ins Rabbit Hole Schach. Denn der Hype ist real! Und das Betrugs-Drama um Schach-GOAT Magnus Carlsen und Newcomer Hans Niemann hat gerade erst begonnen… Ab 30. März immer donnerstags eine neue Folge - überall, wo es P ...
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Welcome to Scamtown! It’s a place where the true crime is stranger than fiction and the stories are filled with quirks and moral ambiguity. Join the mayors of Scamtown, Emmy-nominated filmmakers and Signal Podcast Award winners James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte (McMillion$ and The Big Conn), as they take you through stories ranging from the strange to the unbelievable. Wild scams, surprising heists, forbidden love, and massive explosions are just a little taste of what’s in store. Scamto ...
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Welcome to Stamp Out Scams: Behind the Scams, the podcast that pulls back the curtain on the lies, tricks, and schemes used by scammers to exploit people every day. Hosted by Nick Henley and a team of podcast volunteers. Nick is the founder of Stamp Out Scams a non-profit scam prevention organization. He is a former U.S. Treasury Special Agent and spent 25 years investigating financial crimes. He is also a licensed California Private Investigator and a Certified Fraud Specialist. This podcas ...
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A bi-weekly look at big picture questions, concerns, and sometimes unpopular opinions in the summer camp industry in hopes of stimulating well rounded conversations among camp teams.
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I'm Kitboga, a voice actor who likes to keep scammers distracted for hours using hilarious improv comedy situations. The scammers have no idea it's fake, and that's 1/2 the fun!
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steve-comisar/subscribe Scam Junkie is a true crime podcast like no other. Hosted by Steve Comisar, aka Brett Champion, The Don of Con, you will learn the secrets to scamming cultivated from The Don’s 25 year career as a legendary con man making him millions of dollars and cementing his place as one of the most prolific and charismatic con men of all time.
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Hood Winked: Surviving the Scam' is a podcast that unearths the gritty, 'hood-like' hustle mentality of con artists who prey on aspiring entrepreneurs just like you and me. But this isn't just a story of scams; it's a celebration of resilience. Hosted by financial expert Rita Owens, we delve into the real stories of entrepreneurs who've been scammed, exploring the impact on their businesses, mentalities, and finances. More than just a cautionary tale, 'Hood Winked' is a roadmap to recovery, ...
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Jeden Donnerstag um 0 Uhr! Die zwei aufstrebenden Stand Up Comedians Matti & Kilian klären die essenziellen Fragen des Lebens: Welches ist das schlechteste Obst? Was ist die absurdeste Sammelleidenschaft? Warum Stand Up manchmal richtig nice und manchmal richtig schlimm ist? Dieser Podcast wird die Welt nicht enttäuschen. Zumindest nicht so richtig dolle. Höchstens ein bisschen vielleicht.
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Welcome to the Scam artist podcast, where amazing things happen.
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Have you ever been scammed? In The Ringer’s first true crime podcast, host Justin Sayles tracks a mysterious figure who once wronged him. A man with a lot of aliases, a lot of failed businesses, and a trail of victims. Justin follows him through a sham media company, a series of ruined weddings, and beyond, trying to find answers. The police can’t offer any help—but maybe we can. From Spotify and The Ringer, this is ‘The Wedding Scammer.’ A story in seven parts.
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Brax and Samuel come up with really bad ideas for new business.
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Alex Walkenhorst und Dirk Funk navigieren euch durch die Sportswelt und in die tiefsten Abgründe ihres Privatlebens und dem Leben als Macher in der SPONTENT GmbH. CEO und Head of Snake glänzen mit Fachwissen über Volleyball, Unwissen über vieles und glänzen oft auch einfach gar nicht.
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Every year Americans lose Thousands of dollars from scammers pretending they want a romantic relationship.
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Bitcoin, the Blockchain, Web3, NFTs...welcome to the Scam Economy. Host Matt Binder (The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder, DOOMED) dives into the world of cryptocurrency in order to reveal the frauds, grifts, and scams. And there's plenty because, really, the whole thing is a scam. It's the Scam Economy.
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You can’t trust anyone. Particularly not author, entertainer and collector of scams Nicholas J. Johnson. Scamapalooza attempts to separate facts from fraud as Nicholas explores the worlds of deception, illusion and swindles with the rogue's gallery of writers, magicians, comedians and confidence artists that are his guests. For business inquiries, topic suggestions, and guest proposals, email info@conman.com.au. “Nicholas J. Johnson is the man to talk to about scams.” - ABC Statewide Drive V ...
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Scams rule everything around us. Cass and Taylor, your sisters in scam, unpack the most notorious grifts and biggest downfalls.
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The infamous Dean & Rog Birthday Scams are back. Check here for the latest episode.
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L7 Scam Ponzi scheme
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Most people believe they are too smart to be scammed. But why do so many people get scammed every year? Scammers know how to make you buy something you don't really need.
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A disgraced CISO (Greg Kinnear) gets a call from a Miami journalist (Erin Moriarty) who needs help investigating a series of scams targeting terminally ill patients. He begrudgingly accepts… But in a world of swindling and deceit, where nothing is what it seems – their findings are just the tip of the iceberg.
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Cosa ci fanno 4 amici, un'infiammazione al colon, una macchina d'epoca e un'apparizione misteriosa nella stessa storia? Tutti gli indizi sembrerebbero raccontare di un giallo atroce, una vicenda surreale dove nulla è come sembra, ma sarà davvero così? Testi e montaggio: Masa n.10 - Voce: Francesco Cavuoto
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Once a rising entrepreneur and influencer with her children's clothing line Tiny Bangs, Kirsten fled Los Angeles in a blaze of scandal in October 2021 after scamming everyone in her orbit and pretending she wasn't white. And that was just the beginning.
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In 2018, Gerald Cotten, the founder of Canada's biggest Bitcoin exchange, died under mysterious circumstances during a honeymoon trip to India. His customers were told that the $215 million they'd deposited on the exchange was lost forever — because Gerry had forgotten to leave behind his passwords. But here's the thing: Not everyone believes he's dead. Exit Scam is about what really happened to Gerald Cotten and the fortune that disappeared with him.
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A Marathi language podcast narrating stories of different scams or ghotala in history of India and the world. शेअर बाजार, बँका आणि अशा इतर घोटाळ्यांची गोष्ट सांगणार मराठी पॉडकास्ट.
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Go inside the deranged minds of hosts, friends and celebrity sleuths Tiffany Faure and Nicole James, where everything and everyone in pop culture is probably/definitely scamming us. You’ll think twice before you double-tap anything ever again. Follow them on Instagram and Twitter, and send them scams you want them to unpack. Tiffany Faure Instagram: @tiffanyfaure Twitter: @tiffanyfaure Nicole James Instagram: @nicole.james Twitter: @nicolejamessays Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp ...
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Educating Texas Landowners about Texas Wildlife Management Tax Valuation (Mistakenly called "ag exemption"). Be educated with factual information!
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The Voucher Scam is an exposé on one of the most critical issues facing public education today - education vouchers. As Texas leadership pushes an aggressive voucher agenda that would privatize and defund public schools, Claire and Nichole give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what's really at stake. The Voucher Scam podcast is a four-episode series hosted by Claire Campos-O’Neal and Nichole Abshire and brought to you by the Mothers for Democracy Institute (M4DI).
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When a small team of government investigators learns that ordinary citizens all around the U.S. are losing their life savings to scam callers, they go on the hunt for the shadowy multinational mob behind the con, unraveling their plot from strip malls in suburban Texas to office towers in one of India's largest cities. In the season four of Chameleon, host Yudhijit Bhattacharjee retraces the steps of the cops and the crooks, and goes deep into the Indian underworld looking for the alleged ma ...
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Kelcas Oil has been active in the Illinois basin, in oil exploration, production & sales, without interruptions ever since. Kelcas Corp provides pre-designed and customized Oil and Gas programs.
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“Let’s Talk About Scams” is the must-listen podcast for anyone who wants to protect themselves and their loved ones from scams and frauds targeting the elderly population. Host Joyce Petrowski, along with her expert guests, will provide valuable insights and practical tips on how to recognize and prevent scams, such as romance, grandparents, and tech support scams. Falling for these scams can have devastating financial, emotional, and psychological consequences, which is why it's crucial to ...
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Scam Clinic is the podcast which gives you the story behind the scam. In each episode, we'll speak to a person who has unfortunately been on the wrong end of a scam, hearing their story from first contact to the moment of realisation. Where possible, we'll also track down the scammer themselves to hold them to account for their wrongdoing, so expect some fireworks! Alongside that, we'll give the latest advice on how to stay safe from scams yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
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The Greatest Scam Ever Written is part of The Binge - subscribe to listen to all episodes, all at once, ad-free right now. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. Follow The Binge Crimes and The Binge Cases wherever you get your podcasts to get new stories on the first of the month, every month. Hit ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the The Greatest Scam Ever Written show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBi ...
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Fraud Friday: The Real Hustlers behind Hustlers w/ Mo Heart
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49:54In 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 people’s personal information to purchase expensive items in area stores. (Orig…
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Bonus: 'Thelma' Director Shares Grandmother’s Experience with Scam
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34:08In this bonus episode, Bob sits down with Josh Margolin, writer and director of the action and comedy film, Thelma, to discuss Josh’s real-life inspiration – his 104-year-old grandmother, Thelma, and her frightening experience as a scam victim. Josh took the experience to heart, especially because the criminal pretended to be him. Thelma is winner …
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EP 17: Baited by an Inheritance: The Minnesota Man Trapped in a Blind Mule Scam Nightmare!
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1:27:57In this episode of the Behind the Scams podcast, we explore the harrowing tale of Rodney Baldus, a retired truck driver from Minnesota who fell victim to the Blind Mule scam. Misled during a vulnerable time, he believed he was collecting an inheritance, only to find himself imprisoned in Mozambique for unknowingly transporting drugs. This chilling …
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INTERVIEW: Jake Thacker, FTX Scam Victim
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1:06:45When crypto exchange giant FTX collapsed, Jake Thacker lost more than $200,000 in a matter of hours. In this candid interview, Nicole Lapin speaks with Jake about the emotional and financial toll of FTX’s downfall. From missed red flags to bankruptcy fallout, this is a raw look at the real victims of Sam Bankman-Fried’s empire—and a warning for any…
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Through a reflection on recent occurrences we dissect sexism and patriarchy in Nigeria along with our guest, comrade Haleesa, from the Out of The Box podcast. Focusing on electoral politics, employment rates, ownership and education, we discuss the challenges facing women in Nigeria. We examine the strength of a feminist counter movement and the st…
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The season finale of Scam Detectors plunges into the world of Deepfakes. That familiar voice at the start? It wasn't host Jane Wakefield – it was a deepfake! In this episode, the real Jane Wakefield explores how voice clones, capable of deceiving even close family, and deepfake videos placing everyday people into fabricated scenarios, are evolving …
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Romance scam leaves victim's daughter in a dire situation
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31:01Send us a text Renee thought her worst nightmare was the day she found out her mother had lung cancer. She had no idea that things were about to get so bad that she would have to worry about her own future. Renee is in trouble. She was diagnosed with a debilitating disease as a child, and then multiple serious health setbacks as an adult. She depen…
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Tell me what's on your mind. There are con artists who have pulled off major cons. What they do is so ballsy, it’s hard to believe anyone would fall for them. Yet, in the annals of history, they live on. Today on Scams And Cons, we'll tell you their stories.Jim Grinstead による
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Presenting "Clues with Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore": A Crime House Original
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1:24:19Crime House has a new original show, “Clues.” Every Wednesday, join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's mo…
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Lip Filler Fakers & Bike Taxi Tricksters w/ Arden Myrin
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1:07:24What do a lip-filled faker in jump shoes, a bike taxi trickster, and a sexy scoundrel entrepreneur all have in common? YOU, because on today’s episode, Laci is joined by Arden Myrin (The Righteous Gemstones, Insatiable) for a very special edition of the CONgregation's Confessionals! That’s right, after a long search, Laci is cracking open the vault…
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Francois-Marie Banier: The French Connection Part 1 | 155
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50:36Francois-Marie Banier overcame indifferent parents to reach the heights of the Parisian art scene. His novels, plays, and photography gained him famous friends like Salvadore Dali, Princess Caroline of Monaco, and Johnny Depp. But he’s also known as a striving social climber who seeks the affections of older French women to bankroll his artistic pr…
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Fraud Friday: The NFT Banksy Con w/ Aida Osman
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1:11:06In 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,…
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Sextortion Scam Targeting Michigan Teen Ends in Tragedy
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58:01Jordan is a star athlete and homecoming king who is packing for a beach vacation when he receives a message on Instagram. The account is of an attractive girl named Dani. Jordan exchanges flirty messages with her, and eventually, she convinces him to send an explicit photo of himself. That's when everything changes. Dani threatens to send the photo…
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Introducing: Blink - Jake Haendel’s Story. Heroin, Secrets. Deadly Betrayal.
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40:25Jake Haendel has been handed a death sentence. He has a terminal progressive disease that's eating away at the white matter of his brain. In six months, he'll be dead. As the months progress, Jake slips into a coma, laying there in total darkness. But something odd has happened... Jake is fully conscious. Nobody knows that he can hear them. They’re…
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Scammers begin work without authorization - and make the victim pay
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16:34Tell me what's on your mind. We'll tell you the story of con artists who preyed on the elderly with home remodeling scams. One was brazen enough to outright tell the homeowner what needed to be done and begin work.Jim Grinstead による
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A Wondery original podcast so compelling it was reimagined for TV starring Michelle Williams, Jenny Slate, Sissy Spacek, and more… When Molly's diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer, she decides to do something bold: she leaves her unhappy marriage and embarks on a series of sexual adventures to help her feel alive. She shares the funniest and most…
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Serving Up Ping Pong Scams w/ Lamorne Morris and Kyle Shevrin
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1:21:49On today’s 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 …
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EP 16: GoFundMe Scam: The Viral Fundraiser That Fooled the Nation
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1:55:53In the world of online fundraising, few stories have captivated the public like the GoFundMe scam that started as a tearjerker and turned into a viral sensation. This episode of *Behind the Scams* dives deep into how a seemingly innocent act of kindness snowballed into a massive campaign that raised over $400,000, only to reveal a shocking deceptio…
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Conrad Black turned ownership of a single Canadian newspaper into a global media empire, and he used his wealth and status to cozy up to conservative superstars like Magaret Thatcher and Henry Kissinger. For years, he and his business partner lived large, looted company coffers to buy gulf stream jets, fund pet charity projects, and of course, thro…
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When Pilate saw that he could not prevail at all, but rather that a tumult was rising, he took water and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, “I am innocent of the blood of this just Person. You see to it.” And all the people answered and said, “His blood be upon us and upon our children” (……
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Have you ever stopped to truly question the authenticity of a voice or video you've encountered online? We explore the growing problem of deepfakes and how they are being used to impersonate individuals and spread fraudulent schemes. Just as we've learned to be wary of phishing emails, this episode highlights the critical need to question the authe…
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Fraud Friday: I’m Gay, Not Blind: Live in Chicago w/ Sydnee Washington, Skyler Higley & Ashley Ray
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1:19:22This 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 Schemin’! (Originally Released 01/08/2024) This was recorded in Nov. 11th 2023. CON-gregation, catch Laci's new TV Show, Sca…
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Romance Scam Kingpin Brought to Justice, Part 2
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45:37In part 2, US Postal Inspector Cory McManus is hot on the trail of criminals running an elaborate romance scam network. After identifying dozens of victims, he arrests two suspects who've been acting as money mules. They quickly give up information about how the scam works and the name of the ringleader, Wisdom Onyobeno, who lives in Atlanta. Onyob…
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After moving to New York in 2013, 19-year-old Anna Sorokin pursued her dreams of becoming a socialite by falling in with the city's elite -- only she couldn't afford it. Still she kept up appearances by scamming hotels, friends, and banks - alike. But the mirage only lasted for so long... Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. Follow us on social …
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Tell me what's on your mind. Is this written by me or an AI? Will you hear my voice or an AI voice in this podcast? (Spoiler, you'll hear both) AI voices and images are so easy to create these days that it's easy to throw someone into a money-gushing panic if they get a phone call from a friend claiming to be in trouble. The key is not to try and r…
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EP15: Escobar Inc. Scam: Pablo Escobar’s Name, A Flamethrower, & Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
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30:11A Deep Dive Into the Mind-Bending Scam That Used a Drug Lord’s Legacy to Fuel an International Fraud Operation Behind the Brand: The Wild World of Escobar Inc. In this jaw-dropping episode of Behind the Scams, hosts Nick and Sue expose one of the most audacious scams in recent memory—an international fraud ring that used the name and likeness of th…
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On today’s episode, Laci is joined by Ambie Award-winning podcaster Ronald Young Jr. to unpack the wild Graceland grift — 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 else’s house is a mailbox and a dream. Plus, ti…
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Party’s Over, from Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy
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34:28Introducing a new podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy." In this six-part series, ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire takes listeners inside the rise and fall of Diddy, tracing how whispers of abuse came to light and led to his downfall. This is episode one, "Party's Over." Diddy was a legendary party host. His s…
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After her latest biography flopped, Lee Israel was hard up for money to buy booze and cat food. So, she used her research skills to access celebrity letters in prominent archives, stealing them and adding juicy tidbits to hike up their value. The librarians are clueless, and the collectors she sells to are flipping her letters for big bucks. But Le…
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Judica Sunday marks the beginning of the final portion of Lent, the two weeks before Easter which the church calls Passiontide. Here we find Jesus engaged in pitched battle with the Pharisees and religious leaders. They are fighting against Jesus. Jesus is fighting for them. They want to destroy Jesus.……
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Fraud Friday: The Bootleg Bourbon Heist w/ Frankie Quiñones
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58:11In this week’s 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 Schemin’! …
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Romance Scam Kingpin Brought to Justice, Part 1
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33:13When Debbie's mother passes away suddenly, she is not prepared for what she finds. While sorting through financial records and paperwork, she discovers correspondence with the US Postal Inspection Service and letters to a victim's advocate. Debbie learns that her mother was hiding the painful secret that she was the victim of a romance scam that ha…
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Ippei Mizuhara was the right-hand man to Japanese pitcher and baseball superstar, Shohei Ohtani. As his translator, Ippei did everything for Shohei -- which included having access to his bank accounts. And when Ippei found himself millions in the red from a gambling addiction, he turned to his trusted boss for the funds. Problem was... he didn't bo…
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Georgia banks exempt from protecting you from scammers
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12:24Tell me what's on your mind. In this week's news, Thailand takes the unusual step of cutting off electricity to 500,000 people to stop scammers and con artists are staging car crashes to collect insurance money. Plus, Georgia exempts banks from protecting customers from scammers even though they say they want a law requiring them to do so. Listen a…
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Kat Torres has the insta-perfect life. She is rich, gorgeous and not ashamed to share it. Her posts about witchcraft and “alien baths” drew in over a million followers, all chasing the dream of a lifestyle like hers. But as she gathers more followers around her, the secrets beneath her fame grow darker and more dangerous. One woman sets out to brin…
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On today’s episode, Laci is joined by pasta inventor and OG podcaster Dan Pashman (The Sporkful) to dive into a seafood scandal affecting shrimp lovers everywhere. That’s right—Laci 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 b…
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