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  • Fraud Friday: The Deceitful Disappearing Act w/ Tahir Moore

    Fraud Friday: The Deceitful Disappearing Act w/ Tahir Moore
    Jul 4 2025

    In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Tahir Moore (The Unhitch King, Insecure) to discuss John Darwin, a British man who faked his death and disappearance to avoid a mountain of debt. Plus, a home in Virginia was put on the market with an occupant still living in the basement. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 05/30/2022)

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    Research by Kaelyn Brandt

    SOURCES:

    https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/how-i-exposed-the-curious-case-of-canoe-man-john-darwin-0krwmnlkw

    https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tyne-37551735

    https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2022/04/13/fairfax-squatter-house-under-contract

    https://www.fox5dc.com/news/fairfax-home-sells-for-more-than-800k-despite-occupant-living-in-basement

    https://www.vice.com/en/article/bvn4zd/john-darwin-canoe-man-true-story

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    1 h y 5 m
  • Fraud Friday: The Queen Sheep Herder of New Zealand w/ Lady Bunny & Monét X Change

    Fraud Friday: The Queen Sheep Herder of New Zealand w/ Lady Bunny & Monét X Change
    Jun 27 2025

    In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Lady Bunny and Monét X Change (Wigstock, RuPaul's Drag Race) to discuss Amy Bock, a 20th-century con woman who famously disguised herself as a wealthy sheep farmer, convincing another woman to marry her. Plus, Goldman Sachs and Ozy Media try to work out their business relationship after someone impersonated an executive during a conference call. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 05/23/2022)

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    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Monét X Change: @monetxchange

    Lady Bunny: @official_lady_bunny

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt

    SOURCES:

    https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/26/business/media/ozy-media-goldman-sachs.html

    https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/2b30/bock-amy-maud

    https://www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/black-sheep/story/2018670137/con-artist-the-story-of-amy-bock

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdalene_asylum

    https://alchetron.com/Amy-Bock#amy-bock-5027d02e-edbc-447f-81b2-719f6b82d9c-resize-750.jpeg

    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/carlos-watson-ozy-media-stays-open-1235024859/

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    1 h y 4 m
  • Zadeh Kicks: The Greatest Sneakerhead Swindle LIVE! w/ Wayne Brady, Carl Tart, & Oscar Montoya

    Zadeh Kicks: The Greatest Sneakerhead Swindle LIVE! w/ Wayne Brady, Carl Tart, & Oscar Montoya
    Jun 24 2025
    On this very special 300th episode, Laci welcomes Wayne Brady (Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Let’s Make a Deal), Carl Tart (Grand Crew, SNL), and Oscar Montoya (Minx, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place) for a hilarious chat about all things sneakers. Wayne, Carl, and Oscar share their personal experiences with scams, including some of their first jobs. Laci regales the crew with what's hot in fraud, from folks saying nah to Klarna payments, to rival turkey hut explosions, and the long-overdue call for justice for Blade. Plus, they break down the biggest sneaker swindle in history: the wild story of Zadeh Kicks. Stay schemin’! Wayne Brady and Jonathan Mangum are improv nerds! Listen to Wayne Brady's What If?! with Jonathan Mangum wherever you get your podcasts. Did you miss out on a custom signed Scam Goddess book? Look no more, nab your copy on PODSWAG Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciWayne Brady: @mrbradybabyCarl Tart: @dammitcarlOscar Montoya: @ozzymoResearch by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://www.wsj.com/articles/the-300-million-sneaker-king-comes-undone-11667570874https://www.justice.gov/usao-or/pr/zadeh-kicks-owner-and-chief-financial-officer-plead-guilty-80-million-wire-fraud-andhttps://www.opb.org/article/2025/03/22/zadeh-kicks-pleads-guilty-fraud-eugene/https://www.nicekicks.com/the-rise-fall-and-implosion-of-zadeh-kicks-and-why-it-matters-beyond-the-sneaker-world/https://www.klcc.org/economy-business/2022-08-08/eugene-sneaker-business-charged-in-fraud-schemehttps://www.klcc.org/crime-law-justice/2023-07-16/19m-in-back-taxes-85m-in-fraud-and-two-arrests-the-case-of-zadeh-kicks Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
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    1 h y 37 m
  • Fraud Friday: The Heartbreak Hustler w/ Dexter Mayfield

    Fraud Friday: The Heartbreak Hustler w/ Dexter Mayfield
    Jun 20 2025

    In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Dexter Mayfield (The Art of Being, Sandy Wexler) to discuss a scammer known by over a dozen names in over a dozen states, all while leaving over a dozen broken hearts in her wake. Plus, an influencer gets in trouble for promoting a skincare line claiming protection from blue screen light. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 11/29/2021)

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    Did you miss out on a custom signed Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes book? Look no more, nab your copy here on PODSWAG


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    Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    Dexter Mayfield: @dexrated


    Research by Kaelyn Brandt

    SOURCES:

    https://gamerant.com/valkyrae-rflct-youtube-controversy-skincare-brand-misinformation-misleading-research/

    https://gamerant.com/valkyrae-rflct-studies-hidden-comments-video-clip/

    https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/serial-con-artist-swindled-victims-abandoned-her-children-n936936

    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dana-lawrence-confidence-woman-aliases-scams-fbi-declassified/

    https://filmdaily.co/news/dana-lawrence-con-artist/

    https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-dana-lawrence-now/

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    1 h y 11 m
  • Squid Games & Losing Coins w/ Flawless Kevin

    Squid Games & Losing Coins w/ Flawless Kevin
    Jun 17 2025
    This week, Laci welcomes Kevin Ninh, aka FlawlessKevin (Squid Game: The Challenge), to unpack the story behind the viral cryptocurrency SQUID — a scam that rode the wave of the first season of Squid Game on Netflix. The creators made off with approximately $2.5 million, inspiring the second season of the show to feature a crypto scammer character who exploits fellow players on the island. Plus, in Scammer of the Week, a California pastor and former city council member is hit with an 11-count federal indictment after allegedly defrauding friends and a nonprofit out of more than $230,000. Stay schemin’! Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends and family by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciKevin Ninh: @flawlesskevin Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://www.forbes.com/sites/jonathanponciano/2021/11/01/viral-squid-game-cryptocurrency-crashes-100-in-minutes-after-founders-reportedly-run-away-with-25-million/https://gizmodo.com/squid-game-cryptocurrency-scammers-make-off-with-2-1-m-1847972824https://www.wired.com/story/squid-game-coin-crypto-scam/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/jan/12/squid-scam-podcasthttps://www.klfy.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/654640996/the-wacky-story-behind-the-squid-games-coin/https://gizmodo.com/squid-game-cryptocurrency-scammers-make-off-with-2-1-m-1847972824https://www.securities.io/5-worst-rug-pulls-in-crypto/https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/22/business/ruja-ignatova-cryptoqueen-fbi-most-wanted-cechttps://www.cryptopolitan.com/squid-game-takes-a-jab-at-crypto-scammers-in-latest-season/https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-08/san-bernardino-pastor-alleged-con Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
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  • Fraud Friday: Australia’s Cop Con Artist w/ AJ Gibson & Emile Ennis Jr.

    Fraud Friday: Australia’s Cop Con Artist w/ AJ Gibson & Emile Ennis Jr.
    Jun 13 2025

    In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by AJ Gibson and Emile Ennis Jr. (Confess Your Mess Pod) to discuss the Australian identity thief who had a clear obsession with conning cops. Plus, a California man pleads guilty to a $1.1 million art fraud scheme. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 09/27/2021)

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    Laci Mosley: @divalaci

    AJ Gibson: @_ajgibson

    Emile Ennis Jr.: @emileennisjr

    Research by Kaelyn Brandt

    SOURCES:

    https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/escondido-man-pleads-guilty-to-role-in-million-dollar-art-forgery-fraud/2689224/

    https://www.theage.com.au/technology/a-woman-dicing-with-the-law-20060708-ge2o8z.html

    https://www.nowtolove.com.au/news/real-life/jody-harris-fraud-53846

    https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/con-artists-jody-harris-is-australias-queen-of-con-artists/news-story/5e8382e5598e417f96d92721c28f2671

    https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/ipad/extract-the-queen-of-con-part-1/news-story/0c44c3719d9f344b6a366f8f1a0a37da

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    1 h y 13 m
  • Sean Kingston's Beautiful Unpaid Bills w/ Ira Madison III

    Sean Kingston's Beautiful Unpaid Bills w/ Ira Madison III
    Jun 10 2025
    This week, Laci welcomes Ira Madison III (Pop Culture Writer for GQ, Keep It! Podcast) to discuss Sean Kingston and his mom, accused of defrauding vendors out of 1 million dollars. They discover Sean Kingston's troubled past, Janice Turner's eyebrows, his discography, and where it all stands today. Stay schemin’! Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciIra Madison III: @irathethird Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://www.reggaeville.com/artist-details/sean-kingston/about/https://www.aaemusic.com/artist/sean-kingston/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/may/31/sean-kingston-jet-ski-crashhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/29/us/sean-kingston-mother-fraud-guilty.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/arts/music/sean-kingston-arrested.htmlhttps://variety.com/2025/music/news/sean-kingston-guilty-wire-fraud-decades-in-prison-1236351705/https://www.tmz.com/2025/03/28/sean-kingston-found-guilty-federal-wire-fraud-case/https://nypost.com/2025/03/29/entertainment/sean-kingston-mom-janice-turner-found-guilty-in-florida-federal-wire-fraud-case/https://mginjuryfirm.com/sean-kingston-jet-ski-accident/https://nypost.com/2025/03/29/entertainment/sean-kingston-mom-janice-turner-found-guilty-in-florida-federal-wire-fraud-case/https://abc3340.com/news/entertainment/miami-jury-finds-sean-kingston-and-his-morther-guilty-of-defrauding-vendors-in-high-profile-fraud-case-eenie-meenie-fire-burning-beautiful-girls-south-florida-news-april-4-2025 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
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    1 h y 7 m