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In this weekâs Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by comedian, writer, and podcasterJames Mastraieni (Too Effinâ High, Florida Girls) to discuss the curious case of the Instagram marijuana fraudster who duped would-be customers into buying weed that never appeared. Plus, James shares his wild liquor store scam that involves costumes! Stay Scheminâ! (Originally Released 11/18/2019)
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James Mastraieni: @jmazz1111
Research by Sharilyn Vera
SOURCES:
https://help.instagram.com/789164081427334?helpref=related
https://www.reddit.com/r/trees/comments/1ygw9k/a_warning_to_those_thinking_of_buying_trees/
https://hightimes.com/news/weed-scams-trending-instagram-people-falling-for-them/
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/07/11/us/cannabis-planted-vermont-statehouse-trnd/index.html
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We hope you like spaghetti, CONgregation, because today we're joined by Grant & Ash (A Twink and a Redhead), to dig into this week's scampilation. The squad discusses the scam of Spencer Pratt running for LA mayor, a Georgia mayor who fired the entire police force for petty reasons, the CEO of United Airlines flying American, Dua Lipa versus Samsung, and a thief who returned Lego sets filled with pasta.
Plus, Laci asks: Are towing companies, TV subscriptions, and celebrity skincare a scam, a scheme, or the real thing? Stay scheminâ!
Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at [email protected].
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Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Grant & Ash: @a_twink_and_a_redhead
Research by Kathryn Doyle
SOURCES
https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/small-town-georgia-mayor-resigns-weeks-after-firing-entire-police-department/
https://newschannel9.com/news/local/cohutta-mayor-sends-resignation-letter-to-council-friday-amid-ongoing-controversy-attorney-cohutta-georgia-police-department
https://newschannel9.com/news/local/moving-forward-town-of-cohutta-considers-next-steps-after-police-department-reinstated
https://www.thedailybeast.com/mayor-fires-entire-police-department-over-facebook-comments-about-his-wife/
https://nypost.com/2026/05/10/us-news/united-airlines-ceo-caught-flying-first-class-on-american-airlines/
https://tech.yahoo.com/videos/dua-lipa-sues-samsung-15-132348263.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIwADEcUY9qM8gaeyUSJ-KgjbBgeOCeWkNtnjXdbFXDDf101h9-IAWhf2bYsRC1gjfEdZDknxU0fPTZhMr6AdAq1obsfW3v9NuXo_hUQINbod5SQG-94ZXB7ta-KX27UB1NnbyHDqHB3NIc26CFQvUr-wVflw9QMt83SNY4Yx10Z
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce9pvp210zdo
https://www.thedailybeast.com/star-maga-candidate-spencer-pratt-busted-lying-about-trailer-home/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/spencer-pratt-los-angeles-mayor-voter-fraud-maga-social-media-trend_n_6a0ce7d8e4b0ceb40d480efe
https://www.vice.com/en/article/how-a-guy-used-pasta-to-steal-34000-in-lego-sets/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnWDFiMTT28
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In this weekâs Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by comedian and actor Tone Bell (Survival of the Thickest) 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 scamming $37,000 from 439 concerned donors after falsely claiming that she had pancreatic cancer. Stay Scheminâ! (Originally Released 03/06/2023)
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Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Tone Bell: @tonebell
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/
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CONgregation, Laci is joined today by producer and writing genius Justin Halpern (Abbott Elementary, Harley Quinn). Together, they listen to the music and dig into the story of this week's scammer, Mike Smith, a suburban dad and aspiring musician who made $10 million by creating thousands of fake listeners to stream his (also fake) music so he could rake in the royalties.
Plus, in this dad-centric episode, Laci asks: Are love, credit, and tax accountants a scam, a scheme, or the real thing? Stay scheminâ!
Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at [email protected].
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Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Justin Halpern: @justinshalpern
Research by Kathryn Doyle
SOURCES
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/streaming-fraud-fake-streams-mike-smith-1235500686/
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/north-carolina-musician-charged-music-streaming-fraud-aided-artificial-intelligence
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-bots-streaming-music/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RpxiEuGuUw
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In this weekâs Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by hilarious actor and writer siblings Vanessa and Jonah Bayer (How Did We Get Weird Podcast) to discuss Lady Bandit Pearl Hart, one of the wildest bandits in the Wild West. Plus, an investor attempted to purchase Manhattanâs iconic Flatiron Building for $190 million. Stay Scheminâ! (Originally Released 04/17/2023)
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Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Vanessa Bayer: @vanessabayer
Research by Kaelyn Brandt
SOURCES:
https://therealdeal.com/new-york/2023/03/24/meet-the-mysterious-buyer-of-the-flatiron-building/
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/
Wildcat: The Untold Story of Pearl Hart, the Wild Westâs Most Notorious Woman Bandit by John Boessenecker
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Get excited, CONgregation! Laci is joined by bestie babes Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin (Mess Podcast) to dig into Emily Hart, a MAGA influencer who turned out to be an AI generated baddie created by a 22-year-old med student in India. The gals chat about sea otters, scamming hippos, lease agreements, Duolingo, and Waymos. Listen to Mess wherever you get your podcasts. Stay scheminâ!
Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at [email protected].
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Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Sydnee Washington: @justsydbw
Marie Faustin: @reeezy
Research by Kathryn Doyle
SOURCES
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-generated-maga-girls/
https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/story/who-is-emily-hart-how-an-indian-medical-student-fooled-dumb-maga-fans-with-ai-526820-2026-04-22?utm_source=rssfeed
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-shares-fake-swifties-for-trump-images/
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In this weekâs Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by the legendary Paula Poundstone (Science Court, Inside Out) to discuss Susan Meachen, an independent romance novelist who faked her death in 2020 and miraculously resurrected 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 Scheminâ! (Originally Released 02/13/2023)
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Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Paula Poundstone: @paulapoundstone
Research by Kaelyn Brandt
SOURCES:
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/16/health/fake-death-romance-novelist-meachen.html
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/book-author-exposed-fake-suicide-facebook-group-1234655830/?fbclid=IwAR0T1Z8YBSGjkOmKkE2bqww-XVhj2142WqdD97YlxSd0QWLr_eCm8LSaJKc
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://abcnews.go.com/US/woman-allegedly-steals-28-million-holocaust-survivor-romance/story?id=96673243
https://www.news4jax.com/consumer/2019/04/30/how-to-avoid-falling-for-fake-online-product-reviews/
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Fresh off the LIVE Scam Goddess tour, Laci is joined by the fabulous drag icon Ginger Minj (Hocus Pocus 2, Stop! That! Train!). Together, they chat about Gingerâs love for Wawa, mourn the loss of Spirit Airlines, and dig into the monumental scams surrounding Mount Everest expeditions, from fake rescues and insurance fraud to dangerous labor disputes and growing tensions between wealthy climbers and the Sherpas who make their summits possible. So much high altitude drama! Stay scheminâ!
Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at [email protected].
Check out Ginger's comedy film: Stop! That! Train! premiering in theaters on June 12, 2026.
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Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Ginger Minj: @gingerminj
Research by Kathryn Doyle
SOURCES
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/mount-everest-climb-nepal-insurance-scam-sherpa-poisoning-b2952027.html
https://www.fox13news.com/news/mount-everest-guides-accused-poisoning-climbers-force-fake-rescues
https://allthatsinteresting.com/mount-everest-insurance-fraud
https://www.fodors.com/world/asia/nepal/experiences/news/the-shocking-tourist-scam-where-guides-allegedly-poisoned-guests-for-insurance-money
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/climbing-mount-everest-1
https://www.climbing.com/travel/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-everest-in-2026/
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j99xxd1z1o
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/130501-mount-everest-fight-sherpas-sahibs-world-mountain-climbing
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In this weekâs Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by comedian, producer, and actor Jerah Milligan (Astronomy Club, Black Men Canât Jump) to dig into Edward Putman, Giles Knibbs, and a fraudulent fake Lottery win. In Scammer of the Week, OpenTable takes on restaurant heat, and not the yummy kind! Stay Scheminâ! (Originally Released 02/24/2020)
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Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Jerah Milligan: @jerahmilligan
Research by Sharilyn Vera
SOURCES:
https://www.casino.org/news/lotto-rapist-charged-with-fraud-over-2-5-million-falsified-ticket/
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/oct/04/edward-putnam-fake-national-lottery-ticket
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CONgregation, weâre back this week LIVE from Cobbs Comedy Club, where Laci was joined by comedian, actor, and host Jacquis Neal (Grand Crew, Crowd Control). Laci invited fans to steal merch and books, and together they pondered whether flight vouchers for giving up your seat on an overbooked plane are actually worth it. They discussed TikTok Shop and asked the age-old question: Are fathers a scam? Finally, they dug into the scam empire of the iconic Tyra Banks and listened to listener letters live in person! Stay scheminâ!
Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at [email protected].
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Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Jacquis Neal: @jacquisneal
Research by Kathryn Doyle
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In this weekâs Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by comedian and actor Ronnie Adrian (Grand Crew, EverythingNowShow) to explore the absolute mess of carpet-cleaning Ponzi schemer Barry Jay Minkow, who got his career as a con man started early in his youth. Plus, in Scammer of the Week, we meet Bruce Bagley, a 73-year-old International Studies professor who pleaded guilty to money laundering. Stay Scheminâ! (Originally Released 02/03/2020)
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Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Research by Sharilyn Vera
SOURCES:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Minkow
https://news.sky.com/story/international-money-laundering-expert-arrested-for-money-laundering-11864982
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CONgregation, in todayâs episode, weâre revisiting Episode 18, when Laci was joined for the first time by TV writer and podcaster Ira Madison III (Q-Force, YOU). Together, they uncover the âFraud Prince,â Anthony Gignac, read some of your letters, and dive into JCPenney fooling influencers with a fake high-end store. Stay scheminâ! (Originally Released 01/27/2020)
Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at [email protected].
Follow on Instagram:
Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Ira Madison III: @irathethird
Research by Sharilyn Vera
SOURCES
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/10/how-the-fake-saudi-prince-anthony-gignac-was-exposed
https://nypost.com/2019/06/01/fake-saudi-prince-who-flaunted-on-instagram-sentenced-in-fraud-scheme/
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/10/he-actually-believes-he-is-khalid-the-odyssey-of-a-counterfeit-saudi-prince
https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/29/business/payless-fake-store/index.html
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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Diallo Riddle (South Side, Sherman's Showcase) to discuss one of Mississippiâs largest state-wide corruption cases. It involves millions in state welfare funds misappropriated to powerful state officials, pro-wrestlers, and former athletes, including Brett Favre. Plus, singer Shakira has been ordered to stand trial in Spain for alleged tax fraud against the Public Treasury of Spain. Stay Scheminâ! (Originally Released 10/17/2022)
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Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Diallo Riddle: @diallo
Research by Kaelyn Brandt
SOURCES:
https://mississippitoday.org/2021/12/23/anna-wolfe-mississippi-welfare-fraud-case/
https://mississippitoday.org/2020/02/06/connecting-the-dots-players-in-massive-welfare-embezzlement-case-got-millions-from-taxpayers-but-helped-few/
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2022/9/24/23368759/mississippi-welfare-fraud-scandal-brett-favre-reform
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/09/27/opinion/brett-favre-welfare-queen/
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34656657/brett-favre-pressed-facility-funding-being-told-legality-question-court-filing-says
https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/27/entertainment/shakira-spain-tax-case/index.html
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CONgregation, in todayâs Cinco de Mayo episode, weâre revisiting Episode Five, where Laci was joined by comedian, Emmy-nominated writer, and podcaster Jamie Loftus (The Bechdel Cast, Robot Chicken). They dive into the many curious cons of Mark Olmsted, a man on the brink of death who became a death certificateâforging, credit cardâstealing insurance fraudster. Stay scheminâ! (Originally Released 10/28/2019)
Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at [email protected].
Follow on Instagram:
Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Jamie Loftus: @jamiechristsuperstar
Research by Sharilyn Vera
SOURCES
https://www.gq.com/story/the-man-who-wouldnt-die
https://www.newser.com/story/275416/he-thought-hed-die-so-he-began-a-con-he-didnt-die.html
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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Brendan Scannell (Bonding, Heathers) to talk about an embezzling bookkeeper who attempted to cover up her thievery with arson. Plus, in Scammer of the Week, a car shop employee fakes his own kidnapping to get out of work. Stay Scheminâ! (Originally Released 03/15/2021)
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Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Brendan Scannell: @bscan
Research by Sharilyn Vera
SOURCES:
https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2021/01/11/saratoga-bookkeeper-allegedly-broke-own-nose-set-office-ablaze-to-hide-1-million-embezzlement/
https://www.sccgov.org/sites/da/newsroom/newsreleases/Pages/NRA2021/Carlstrom.aspx
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/23/us/brandon-soules-fake-kidnapping.html
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CONgregation, we're back this week with the game: Is It a Scam, a Scheme, or the Real Thing?
In todayâs episode, Laci is joined by comedian and actress Hannah Pilkes (Leanne, The Woodsman) to jump into the case of Brooklyn daycare director Murielle Misczak, who stole nearly $3 million in tuition money, spending it on a variety of things, including (most notably) pro wrestling tickets. Plus, in Scammer of the Week, we bring you the KitKat Heist. Stay scheminâ!
CON-gregation, catch Scam Goddess LIVE in a city near you.
Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at [email protected].
Follow on Instagram:
Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod
Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Hannah Pilkes: @hannahpilkes
Research by Kathryn Doyle
SOURCES
https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/media/1432666/dl?inline
https://abc7ny.com/post/former-kinderhaus-brooklyn-day-care-director-accused-money-laundering-fund-lavish-lifestyle/18782783/
https://nypost.com/2026/03/25/us-news/nyc-preschool-boss-embezzled-nearly-3m-to-buy-wwe-tickets-live-like-a-celebrity-feds/
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-27/brooklyn-preschool-rocked-by-ex-director-s-alleged-embezzlement
https://www.amny.com/law/park-slope-daycare-director-accused-of-siphoning-nearly-3m-from-tuition-payments/
https://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/brooklyn-preschool-director-allegedly-stole-million-tuition-spent-350000-wwe-tickets/
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/28/kitkat-stolen-italy-f1-bar
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7154143/2026/03/28/f1-kitkat-bars-stolen-europe/
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/thieves-make-a-break-for-it-as-12-tonnes-of-kitkat-go-missing-302727467.html
https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterlyon/2026/03/30/chocolate-grand-theft-auto-italys-missing-f1-kitkat-shipment/
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In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Matt Apodaca (Get Played Podcast) to discuss how Marsha Farmer, a hospice worker, contributed to massive fraud practices in Mississippi. Plus, a former officer from the Johnson County Sheriffâs office in Kansas was caught trying to scam a store out of nearly $400 worth of PokĂ©mon cards. Stay Scheminâ! (Originally Released 01/16/2023)
CW: Mention of wrongful death and Malpractice
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Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Matt Apodaca: @mattapodaca
Research by Kaelyn Brandt
SOURCES:
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/12/05/how-hospice-became-a-for-profit-hustle
https://www.kgns.tv/content/news/Former-Rio-Bravo-mayor-and-others-found-guilty-oin-150-million-scheme-564587861.html
https://kotaku.com/pokemon-cards-scam-police-cop-caught-kansas-card-box-1849778286
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CONgregation, get excited for a fresh new episode featuring a brand-new game: Is It a Scam, a Scheme, or the Real Thing?
In todayâs episode, Laci is joined by stand-up comedian and actor Frankie Quiñones (This Fool, Creeperâs CholoFit) to unpack the drama between wealthy families in Maine after one allegedly poisoned an L.L. Bean heiressâs trees just to snag a better waterfront view. Yes, really. And yes, itâs tearing the community apart.
Plus, in Scammer of the Week: Ghanaâs self-proclaimed prophet Ebo Noah has announced that the flood has been postponed indefinitely⊠but heâs still very thankful for all the generous donations toward his âarks.â Stay scheminâ!
CON-gregation, catch Scam Goddess LIVE in a city near you.
Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at [email protected].
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Research by Kathryn Doyle
SOURCES
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/story/llbean-heiress-poisoned-trees-maine?srsltid=AfmBOoohFnIc_DuC6wg7zdUcmoDttxa4CTtiQTP6nPp5s53wCH20UzE8
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/us/trees-poison.html
https://www.npr.org/2024/06/19/nx-s1-5011566/maine-poisoned-trees-killer-view-missouri-couple-bond
https://www.espn.com/college-football/columns/story?columnist=schlabach_mark&id=6132246
https://www.timesnownews.com/world/world-ending-on-december-25-viral-ghanaian-prophet-ebo-noah-builds-modern-noahs-ark-for-doomsday-article-153344658
https://theobserverzim.co.zw/2025/12/26/ghana-prophet-who-said-the-world-is-ending-on-25-december-2025-through-floods-buys-a-mercedes-benz-using-funds-which-were-donated-by-church-members-to-build-an-ark/
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/did-a-couple-kill-a-neighbors-trees-for-a-better-view-in-maine/#:~:text=Dead%20trees%20dot%20the%20sightline,The%20New%20York%20Times)%20More
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This Fraud Friday, Cristen Conger joins the show to discuss David Bloom, a 23-year-old Wall Street âWhiz Kidâ who was caught stealing millions from his friends and lovers to "invest" in the stock market. Plus, Professional Cornhole has been rocked by controversy after illegal bean bags used in a championship game. Stay Scheminâ! (Originally aired 11/21/2022)
Research done by Kaelyn Brandt.
Sources:
https://nypost.com/2022/11/02/professional-cornhole-world-rocked-by-baggate-cheating-scandal/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-09-28/con-artist-scam-manhattan-elite-la-dive-bar-frolic-room
https://www.nytimes.com/1988/01/13/nyregion/lush-life-investor-23-named-in-huge-fraud.html
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-12-10-fi-1381-story.html
https://nypost.com/2022/09/28/con-artist-david-bloom-arrested-for-fraud-in-los-angeles/
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Musky Seattle gays, Target drama, and a pair of good-looking evil twins hawking âlegalâ courses and sketchy e-books collide in this hilarious episode. Laci is joined by actors, comedians, and besties Mano Agapion and Oscar Montoya (Drag Her! A RuPaulâs Drag Race Podcast) to break down and learn how to "make money" through the Mikkelsen twinsâ online program. Stay scheminâ!
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Oscar Montoya: @ozzymo
Research by Kathryn Doyle
SOURCES
https://www.vox.com/culture/24128560/amazon-trash-ebooks-mikkelsen-twins-ai-publishing-academy-scam
https://trevorsomerville.com/who-are-the-mikkelsen-twins/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biYciU1uiUw
https://www.reddit.com/r/Scams/comments/1aiwdu3/liar_mikkelsen_twins_full_of_bs_from_the_very/
https://www.inc.com/magazine/202309/eric-hagerman/how-mikkelsen-twins-built-a-50-million-a-year-business-around-one-product.html
https://www.wired.com/story/scammy-ai-generated-books-flooding-amazon/
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