Scam Goddess

In this week's 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 Schemin'! (Originally Released 03/06/2023)   Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod 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/ 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 schemin'! Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram: 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 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's 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 Manhattan's iconic Flatiron Building for $190 million. Stay Schemin'! (Originally Released 04/17/2023)     Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod 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 West's Most Notorious Woman Bandit by John Boessenecker 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 schemin'! Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram: 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/ 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's 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 Schemin'! (Originally Released 02/13/2023)   Follow on Instagram: 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/ 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Ginger's 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 schemin'! Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Check out Ginger's comedy film: Stop! That! Train! premiering in theaters on June 12, 2026.    Follow on Instagram: 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 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by comedian, producer, and actor Jerah Milligan (Astronomy Club, Black Men Can't 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 Schemin'! (Originally Released 02/24/2020)     Follow on Instagram: 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 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CONgregation, we're 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 schemin'! Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.   Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Jacquis Neal: @jacquisneal   Research by Kathryn Doyle  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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's 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 Schemin'! (Originally Released 02/03/2020)     Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod 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 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CONgregation, in today's episode, we're 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 “Fraud Prince,” Anthony Gignac, read some of your letters, and dive into JCPenney fooling influencers with a fake high-end store. Stay schemin'! (Originally Released 01/27/2020)   Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.   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 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Diallo Riddle (South Side, Sherman's Showcase) to discuss one of Mississippi's 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 Schemin'! (Originally Released 10/17/2022)     Follow on Instagram: 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 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CONgregation, in today's Cinco de Mayo episode, we're 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 certificate–forging, credit card–stealing insurance fraudster. Stay schemin'! (Originally Released 10/28/2019)   Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.   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 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Schemin'! (Originally Released 03/15/2021)     Follow on Instagram: 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 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CONgregation, we're back this week with the game: Is It a Scam, a Scheme, or the Real Thing? In today's 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 schemin'!   CON-gregation, catch Scam Goddess LIVE in a city near you. Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.   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/ 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Sheriff's office in Kansas was caught trying to scam a store out of nearly $400 worth of Pokémon cards. Stay Schemin'! (Originally Released 01/16/2023)   CW: Mention of wrongful death and Malpractice   Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod 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 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CONgregation, get excited for a fresh new episode featuring a brand-new game: Is It a Scam, a Scheme, or the Real Thing? In today's episode, Laci is joined by stand-up comedian and actor Frankie Quiñones (This Fool, Creeper's CholoFit) to unpack the drama between wealthy families in Maine after one allegedly poisoned an L.L. Bean heiress's trees just to snag a better waterfront view. Yes, really. And yes, it's tearing the community apart. Plus, in Scammer of the Week: Ghana's self-proclaimed prophet Ebo Noah has announced that the flood has been postponed indefinitely… but he's still very thankful for all the generous donations toward his “arks.” Stay schemin'!   CON-gregation, catch Scam Goddess LIVE in a city near you. Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.   Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Frankie Quiñones: @frankiequinones   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 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Fraud Friday, Cristen Conger joins the show to discuss David Bloom, a 23-year-old Wall Street “Whiz Kid” 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 Schemin'! (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/       Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Cristen Conger: @cristenconger 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Musky Seattle gays, Target drama, and a pair of good-looking evil twins hawking “legal” 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 RuPaul's Drag Race Podcast) to break down and learn how to "make money" through the Mikkelsen twins' online program. Stay schemin'!   Listen to Drag Her! A RuPaul's Drag Race Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.   CON-gregation, catch Scam Goddess LIVE in a city near you. Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.   Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Mano Agapion: @manoagapion 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/ 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Fraud Friday, Josh Brekhus joins the show to discuss Frédéric Bourdin a serial imposter who took on about 500 identities, convincing many that he was a school age runaway well into his adulthood. Plus, 19-year-old chess Grandmaster Hans Niemann is accused of cheating with vibrating anal beads. Stay Schemin'! (Originally released 09/26/2022)   Research by Kaelyn Brandt    Sources: https://slate.com/culture/2022/09/chess-cheating-scandal-magnus-carlsen-hans-moke-niemann-anal-beads.html https://www.euronews.com/culture/2022/09/16/chess-grandmaster-denies-cheating-by-using-anal-beads https://www.grunge.com/292562/how-a-fake-cia-agent-convinced-people-to-rob-banks/ https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2008/08/11/the-chameleon-annals-of-crime-david-grann     Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Josh Brekhus: @jbrekhus 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A broke CEO, the Indiana Jones of geologists, and a lovestruck mining prospector came together in the '90s and rocked the world with the largest gold-mining scam in history. Laci welcomes actor and comedian Johnny Pemberton (Fallout, Mermaid) to tell the true tale of the downfall of the Canadian penny-stock mining company Bre-X. Stay schemin'!   Don't miss Johnny Pemberton's film: Mermaid   CON-gregation, catch Scam Goddess LIVE in a city near you. Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.   Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Johnny Pemberton: @johnny_pemberton   Research by Kathryn Doyle    SOURCES https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/cheating-wonders-the-6000000000-gold-mine-that-didnt-exist https://www.mining.com/web/bre-x-scandal-a-history-timeline/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68987824 https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/bre-x-the-real-story-and-scandal-that-inspired-the-movie-gold https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orFsbouXYUY https://slate.com/human-interest/2015/08/the-bre-x-gold-mining-scandal-turned-part-of-the-borneo-jungle-into-a-6-billion-lie.html 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Fraud Friday, we're revisiting when Solomon Georgio listened to YOUR listener letters. Heads up, Venmo does not text you! Stay Schemin'! (Originally released 11/30/2020)   CON-gregation, keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.   Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Solomon Georgio: @solomongeorgio 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What do lousy landlords, a beautiful improviser, a scam-call prankster, and a self-led investigator have in common? You! Laci teams up with the hilarious Amber Wallin (Quit Playin' with Jazmyn and Amber Podcast) to read your listener letters, and they're packed with beautiful baddies, hater friends, unemployed escapades, and fart machines. Stay schemin'!   CON-gregation, catch Scam Goddess LIVE in a city near you. Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.   Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Amber Wallin: @burr_iam   Curated by Jessica Cisneros Listener Letters by YOU    SOURCES https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/landlords-bankruptcy-protection-ontario-1.7234290 https://www.villagereport.ca/village-picks/group-of-everyday-canadians-unite-to-buy-sid-development-properties-in-the-sault-and-beyond-10144944 Lastly: https://ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/en/news/2085421/ontario-landlords-hand-over-control-of-real-estate-empire-after-allegation-of-misappropriated-investor-funds 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Fraud Friday, Corinne Fisher & Krystyna Hutchinson (Guys We Fcked Podcast) join us to get an update on some of our favorite scammers: Anna Delvey, Elizabeth Holmes & The Tinder Swindler. Plus, a Chinese college student spends 21 days living a luxurious life for free as part of an art project for school. Stay Schemin'! (Originally released 03/01/2022)   CON-gregation, keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.   Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Corinne Fisher: @philanthropygal Krystyna Hutchinson: @krystynahutch   Research By Kaelyn Brandt   SOURCES: https://www.thecut.com/2018/05/how-anna-delvey-tricked-new-york.html https://www.insider.com/anna-delvey-writes-about-inventing-anna-and-life-in-jail-2022-2 https://www.insider.com/netflix-paid-anna-delvey-sorokin-tv-series-victim-fund-2021-1 https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jan/13/elizabeth-holmes-sentence-september-fraud https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/03/tech/elizabeth-holmes-verdict/index.html https://www.etonline.com/tinder-swindler-simon-leviev-joins-cameo-signs-with-manager-inside-his-hollywood-plans-179407 https://www.insideedition.com/exclusive-alleged-tinder-swindler-simon-leviev-speaks-on-money-romance-and-allegations-in-1st-sit https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a38819028/tinder-swindler-netflix-true-story-simon-leviev/ https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a38955743/tinder-swindler-simon-leviev-true-story-where-is-he-now/ https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/17531724/simon-levievs-bodyguard-peter/ https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/04/verdict-reached-in-michael-avenatti-fraud-trial-over-stormy-daniels-book-money.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10289325/Student-stays-Beijing-three-weeks-without-spending-penny-disguising-socialite.html 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laci welcomes the magnetic Margaret Cho (The Bravest Knight, Margaret Cho: PsyCHO) to discuss fashion CEO Christine Hunsicker a.k.a. the “Bernie Madoff” of fashion, who wasted 350 million dollars of investor money, lied about her company's net worth, and when the other executives at the company found out, they left her in charge for months. Stay schemin'!   CON-gregation, catch Scam Goddess LIVE in a city near you. Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.   Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Margaret Cho: @margaret_cho   Research by Kathryn Doyle    SOURCES https://www.thefashionlaw.com/caastle-legal-issues-are-mounting-for-former-fashion-rental-darling/ https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/mje/2025/05/16/a-fashion-nightmare/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/christine-hunsicker-charged-fraud-300-million-fashion-startup-founder/ https://wwd.com/business-news/financial/caastle-board-hunsicker-exit-liquidity-crunch-1237071592/ https://gothamgal.com/2011/05/christine-hunsicker-woman-entrepreneur-working-on-the-next-idea/ https://people.com/christine-hunsicker-fraud-scheme-tech-ceo-indicted-over-300-million-11775459 https://www.wsj.com/business/caastle-fraud-investigation-co-founder-christine-hunsicker-3475df71 https://www.thefashionlaw.com/from-fashion-tech-darling-to-rico-another-case-further-unravels-caastle-collapse/ https://www.axios.com/2025/04/07/caastle-let-ceo-remain-after-learning-of-alleged-fraud 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Fraud Friday, Franchesca Ramsey (Superstore) joins Laci to discuss the doctor who scammed patients through malicious medical malpractice. Plus, a woman on the run is arrested after inquiring about her reward money. Stay Schemin'! (Originally released 08/02/2021)   TW: This story contains examples of domestic violence and graphic surgical malpractice.   CON-gregation, keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.   Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Franchesca Ramsey: @chescaleigh   Research Assistant: Kaelyn Brandt   Sources: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wanted-suspect-caught-reward-money-arrest-police-facebook/story?id=78921626 https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/convicted-leader-billion-dollar-health-care-scam-plead-guilty-violating-court https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-07-14/california-medical-board-fraud-scheme-san-diego-doctor https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gangrene/symptoms-causes/syc-20352567 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laci welcomes actress and writer Emily Fleming (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) to discuss the spicy and scandalous biathletes of the Winter Olympics. Emily gifts Laci and producer Jess some homemade earrings before diving into the messy story of French Olympic skier Julia Simon, who was convicted of committing credit card fraud against her teammate. Then, they discover Sturla Holm Lægreid, a Norwegian biathlete who won a bronze medal and admitted to cheating on his girlfriend of six months. Plus, shout-out to Flavor Flav for helping sponsor women athletes. Stay schemin'!   Check out Emily's podcast, "Free With Ads," wherever you get your podcasts.   CON-gregation, catch Scam Goddess LIVE in a city near you. Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.   Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Emily Fleming: @emflemily   Research by Kathryn Doyle    SOURCES https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/11/winter-olympics-french-biathlete-guilty-fraud-wins-gold-julia-simon https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/46875500/french-biathlon-star-simon-gets-suspended-ban-stealing https://www.theolympian.com/sports/olympics/article314623069.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ocF37gE_LY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Oqtn1g_R2Q https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/fans-walk-out-of-wizard-of-oz-christmas-show-it-was-atrocious/ar-AA1T5csK?cvid=694eea41f59044e1b9fd2b61aea32f1b&ocid=UP97DHP https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15395335/Wizard-Oz-absolutely-diabolical-amateurish-performances-suggestive-cucumber.html https://www.tiktok.com/@everyday_withleo/video/7589230798398639382 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Laci is joined by actress, comedian, and musician Tawny Newsome (Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Space Force) to hear the sales pitch from the star fraud salesman himself, Don Lapre. Plus more proof that love is blind (and expensive), as Jenifer Lewis discovered. Stay Schemin'! (Originally released 06/08/2020)   CON-gregation, keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.   Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Tawny Newsome: @trondynewman   Research Assistant: Sharilyn Vera   Sources:  https://thegrio.com/2020/05/10/jenifer-lewis-victim-of-con-artist-nearly-400000-scheme/amp/ https://ktla.com/news/local-news/santa-monica-man-allegedly-conned-4-women-including-actress-jenifer-lewis-out-of- [ktla.com]nearly-400000-in-a-romance-scam/ [ktla.com] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWSCOQlicoU 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laci welcomes renowned drag artist and actor Shea Couleé (RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, Ironheart) to discuss and DRAG one of Ireland's most famous sports stars for faking a cancer diagnosis to scam people out of money for treatment. In reality, he didn't have cancer at all and staged his diagnosis by putting an iPhone cable up his nose. Stay schemin'!   CON-gregation, catch Scam Goddess LIVE in a city near you. Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.   Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Shea Couleé: @sheacoulee   Research by Kathryn Doyle    SOURCES https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gwwl8rpn8o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnqQgFZb7DU The Dodger DJ Carey and the Great Betrayal (book) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IDMWnpOLXw https://metro.co.uk/2025/11/03/iphone-cables-handball-fake-cancer-everything-dj-carey-dupe-friends-400-000-24602680/ https://www.rte.ie/news/primetime/2025/1104/1542089-revealed-the-fake-letters-and-miracle-cure-behind-careys-scam/ https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/couple-who-aimed-to-clean-up-in-celtic-tiger-ended-up-bust/28006431.html https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2025/07/03/dj-carey-superstar-hurler-spectacular-downfall/ https://www.thejournal.ie/dj-carey-6-6863591-Nov2025/ 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Laci is joined by actress, director, & podcaster Lauren Lapkus (Between Two Ferns: The Movie, Threedom) to cover the Hollywood scam artist and master impressionist who lured unsuspecting professionals halfway around the world before leaving them high and dry. Stay Schemin'! (Originally released 10/14/2019)   CON-gregation, keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.   Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Lauren Lapkus: @laurenlapkus   Research Assistant: Sharilyn Vera   Sources:  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/hunting-con-queen-hollywood-1125932 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fbi-seeks-more-victims-hollywood-con-artist-marvel-executive-targeted-1137712 https://www.npr.org/2019/07/17/742818984/the-story-of-a-scam-that-lured-hollywood-professionals-to-indonesia?t=1564239220681 https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-49001504  https://caymannewsservice.com/2019/07/status-scammer-guilty/ https://www.caymancompass.com/2019/07/10/10-years-for-delilah-who-orchestrated-1-9-million-scam/  https://caymannewsservice.com/2016/02/scammer-took-20k-in-pr-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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laci welcomes comedians Anna Bezahler and Isabella Escalante (The Z-Suite, Comedy Bang Bang) to discuss 73-year-old Mary Carole McDonnell, our so-called “Aircraft Heiress” scammer who, in fact, was not related to the McDonnell Aircraft family at all. Anna shares stories from her door-to-door scamming days, and Isabella scams her way back into college to prove to an improv team that she was always talented and funny enough to make the cut. Plus, a Scammer of the Week from South Carolina who stole credit cards to pull off ski pass scams for years. Stay schemin'!   CON-gregation, catch Scam Goddess LIVE in a city near you. Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.   Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Anna Bezahler: @annabezahler Isabella Escalante: @isabellaesc   Research by Kathryn Doyle    SOURCES https://ktla.com/news/local-news/woman-73-posed-as-wealthy-heiress-in-california-stole-30m-fbi-says/ https://nypost.com/2025/12/10/us-news/https-nypost-com-2025-12-09-us-news-fake-airline-heiress-72-scammed-nearly-30-million-from-banks/ https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/mary-carole-mcdonnell-fake-heiress-fbi-bank-fraud/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/woman-posed-heiress-defrauded-nearly-30m-banks-institutions-fbi-says-rcna248178 https://ktla.com/news/local-news/true-crime-producer-in-california-left-trail-of-victims-investigators-say/ https://kutv.com/news/local/south-carolina-woman-admits-to-multimillion-dollar-utah-ski-pass-scam-alta-brighton-snowbasin-parkcity-deervalley https://deadline.com/2017/11/bellum-entertainment-sued-breach-of-contract-true-crime-producer-1202212926/#:~:text=Bellum%20recently%20has%20been%20under,of%20%E2%80%9Csignificant%20bank%20fraud.%E2%80%9D https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2025/12/10/woman-pleads-guilty-multimillion/ https://www.powder.com/news/woman-guilty-ski-pass-fraud-south-carolina 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Emmy-nominated comedian and actress Nicole Byer (Why Won't You Date Me?) to discuss the fake Irish heiress who scammed her way into a pot of gold worth around ninety thousand dollars. Plus, it turns out, you can drive a brand new car off the lot if you print a fake check. Stay Schemin'! (Originally released 09/14/2020)   CON-gregation, keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.   Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Nicole Byer: @nicolebyer   Research by Sharilyn Vera 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laci welcomes actor, comedian, and writer Jon Daly (Big Mouth) to discuss his alter ego as the Muffin Man, and his relationship to scams. Laci breaks down how key members of Norway's ski jumping team were disqualified from the Winter Olympics after being caught on camera illegally altering their uniforms. Plus, in Scammer of the Week, a married couple pleaded guilty to using social media to defraud dozens of homeowners with promises of custom home renovations, leaving victims with unfinished houses. Stay schemin'! CON-gregation, catch Scam Goddess LIVE at a city near you.Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciJon Daly: @jondalygram Research by Kathryn Doyle  SOURCEShttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6961222/2026/01/20/olympics-norway-ski-jumping-scandal-suspensions/https://people.com/norwegian-ski-jumping-team-suspended-for-enlarging-crotch-area-uniforms-11891468https://apnews.com/article/ski-jumping-suit-scandal-norway-crotch-a15ae26420ff0261b72fd8fdf57ac6echttps://www.businessinsider.com/why-ski-jumpers-fly-in-a-v-shape-2014-1https://www.jezebel.com/norway-ski-jump-scandalhttps://www.foxnews.com/us/texas-couple-labeled-fake-chip-joanna-gaines-admits-5m-dream-home-renovation-scam 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by culture critic Eric Eddings to break down Ray J's claim that the Kardashian-Jenner account of how his sex tape with Kim Kardashian was released 20 years ago isn't the full story. Plus, hear how a New York City principal managed to keep her job even after being convicted of car insurance fraud. Stay Schemin'! (Originally released 12/12/2022) CON-gregation, keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciEric Eddings: @ejeddings Research by Kaelyn Brandt Sources:https://nypost.com/2022/08/20/ex-principal-gets-187k-doe-gig-despite-insurance-fraud-arrest/https://nypost.com/2017/11/11/controversial-principal-could-be-saving-thousands-thanks-to-shady-deal/https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/ray-j-released-details-on-how-much-money-kim-kardashian-initially-made-from-their-sex-tapehttps://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/ray-j-accuses-kris-jenner-lying-about-kim-kardashian-sex-tape-1235137424/https://www.yourtango.com/entertainment/kim-kardashian-sued-for-allegedly-stealing-brandy-ray-j-momhttps://www.thecut.com/2022/09/ray-j-claims-that-kim-kardashian-was-behind-the-sex-tape.html​​https://youtu.be/77wnkCqXBGw?t=1029https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dash_(boutique) 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laci welcomes Australian actress and voice actor Shabana Azeez (The Pitt) to discuss scammin' veneer techs! Shabana shares how she was scammed into going camping as a kid, and Laci absolutely felt that. Laci drops a bombshell on the CONgregation, admitting her own relationship with veneers, and together they learn about Atlanta's hottest veneer tech, Brandon Dillard, and his inability to stay out of people's mouths. Stay schemin'! CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess on Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciShabana Azeez: @shabanaazeez_ Research by Kathryn Doyle  SOURCEShttps://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2025/december/atlanta-veneer-tech-indicted-on-more-than-100-charges/https://nypost.com/2024/10/07/health/dont-fall-for-fake-dentists-offering-veneers-and-other-dental-work-on-social-media/https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2024/may/ada-advises-public-about-veneer-techs/https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/fake-dentist-scam-folo/https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/atlantas-top-veneer-specialist-denied-bond-accused-being-fake-dentist-following-raid/XHNQJMGCHRA3NKF5E73TMDPSQU/https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/guide-to-getting-teeth-veneershttps://screenshot-media.com/the-future/beauty/bad-veneers-experience/https://www.drbicuspid.com/dental-practice/legal-issues/article/15773596/imposter-dentist-accused-of-scamming-patients-out-of-4m 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's blast from the past, comedian, actress, and podcaster Sydnee Washington (Bridesman) joins Laci to discuss a deadly insurance fraud scheme that blew up in some scammers' faces. Stay Schemin'! (Originally released 04/27/2020) CW: Mention of accidental death.  CON-gregation, keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciSydnee Washington: @justsydbw Research by Laci Mosley 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laci welcomes comedian and presenter Katherine Ryan (The Duchess), visiting all the way from England. Together, the gals discuss how motherhood can sometimes feel like a scam, Katherine's husband's diabolical history of fast-food drive-through scams, and how, in the world of women's professional golf, scammers are impersonating popular pro golfers, putting both fans and the real athletes at risk. Stay schemin'! CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess on Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciKatherine Ryan: @kathbum Research by Kathryn Doyle  SOURCEShttps://web.archive.org/web/20250819020136/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6554056/2025/08/15/womens-golf-catfishing-social-media-stalking-cases/https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/stunning-pro-golfer-and-tiktok-star-hailey-ostrom-details-terrifying-stalker-ordeal-after-man-turned-up-to-her-home/https://nypost.com/2026/01/09/us-news/jason-statham-lookalike-wanted-in-irvine-whole-foods-heist/https://www.foxla.com/news/caviar-thief-irvine-whole-foods 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, comedian Ian Lara (Ian Lara: Romantic Comedy) joins Laci to discuss how several imposters tried to target Bootsy Collins, one of the most impactful, long-standing figures in the tapestry of American music, especially R&B, funk and pop. Plus, a Californian man is arrested for theft after stealing money from his Grindr hookups. Stay Schemin'! (Originally released 01/09/2023) CON-gregation, keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciIan Lara: @ianlaralive Research by Kaelyn BrandtSOURCEShttps://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/bootsy-collins-impostor-fake-crime-1234629225/https://nypost.com/2022/11/23/california-man-gets-prison-sentence-for-robbing-men-he-met-on-grindr/ 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Deaconess, Kimia Behpoornia (Abbot Elementary), has returned to the CONgregation. Laci and Kimia discuss AI scams that tug at the heartstrings and Laci's thoughts on Waymo's. Then the two dig into Owen “O-Dog” Hanson, a USC football player who became an international drug dealer and money launderer. Stay O-Doggin'! Woof! Woof! CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess on Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciKimia Behpoornia: @childclown Research by Kathryn Doyle  SOURCEShttps://www.amazon.com/Cocaine-Quarterback-Signal-Caller-Cartel-Season/dp/B0FL25FVF1https://themobmuseum.org/blog/owen-hanson-goes-from-cartel-kingpin-to-selling-frozen-protein-bars/https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/article/cocaine-quarterback-tracing-a-life-of-crime-from-the-huddle-to-the-cartel-203629376.htmlhttps://people.com/where-is-the-cocaine-quarterback-owen-hanson-now-11816512https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattrybaltowski/2025/09/29/ex-usc-walk-on-hanson-ready-for-comeback-after-release-on-drug-charges/https://igamingbusiness.com/sports-betting/owen-hanson-bookie-recovery-amazon-docuseries/ 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's been a little chilly lately, maybe it's time for a whole lot of legging on this week's Fraud Friday! Today, Laci rewinds with Georgia Hardstark (My Favorite Murder podcast) discussing LuLaRoe, the women's clothing company embroiled in over 50 lawsuits, unsold leggings and consultants left in crippling debt. Plus, two Chicago women fall victim to a scam leaving one jobless and the other heartbroken. Stay Schemin'! (Originally released 10/18/2021) CON-gregation, keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciGeorgia Hardstark: @hardstark Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCESLulaRich, a documentary directed by Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughbyhttps://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniemcneal/lularoe-millennial-women-entrepreneurship-lawsuitshttps://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/09/amazon-lularoe-documentary-lularichhttps://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a37543989/lularoe-true-story-now-lularich-amazon/https://totallythebomb.com/how-to-have-the-money-to-be-a-lularoe-consultanthttps://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2021-02-01/lularoe-to-pay-475m-to-settle-pyramid-scheme-lawsuithttps://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/lularoe-pay-475-million-resolve-ag-ferguson-s-lawsuit-over-pyramid-schemehttps://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/09/22/con-artist-employment-scam-summit-woman-michigan-woman/ 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Deacon Jacquis Neal (Crowd Control, Dropout TV) returns to the CONgregation, and today even the highest in the church grows weary. He shares nearly being fooled by a fake credit union posing as his own. Meanwhile, Laci regales Jacquis with the tale of a major pigeon heist: an organized crime ring in Belgium stealing elite racing pigeons worth millions, cutting into lofts to snatch champion birds. Stay schemin'! CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciJacquis Neal: @jacquisnealResearch by Kathryn Doyle  SOURCEShttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2025/pigeon-racing-china-crime-belgium/?fbclid=PAZnRzaAMtz85leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp4oUnvFW3FdZ7YeGZL7aQ-v362mX51VXZmjfhmVb1jQt99N6ntibO_9ZLYoT_aem_afSDtoi9XWhrQf45zuPOYAhttps://apnews.com/article/pigeon-racing-breeding-theft-belgium-fraud-4313323916aae9aa85b0e240851726bahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl--sl_Q8tohttps://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/sold-expensive-pigeon 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Just like that, it's Fraud Friday! Today, Laci visits one of the very first episodes of Scam Goddess, episode 13, with comedy legend Matt Walsh (Ghosts, Upright Citizens Brigade), as they dive into the most famous Ponzi schemer in world history: Bernie Madoff. More like he “made off” with those billions. Stay schemin'! (Originally released 12/23/2019) CON-gregation, keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciMatt Walsh:@mrmattwalsh Research by Laci Mosley 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laci welcomes back comedian Jay Jurden (Yes Ma'am) to break down the scam of shrinkflation at stand-up comedy shows and to unpack the bizarre true story of Ryan Borgwardt, a Wisconsin cabinetmaker who faked his own death in a kayaking accident, abandoning his wife and three kids to start a new life with an Eastern European woman he met online. Stay schemin'! CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciJay Jurden: @jayjurdenResearch by Kathryn Doyle  SOURCEShttps://abcnews.go.com/US/lie-wisconsin-kayaker-faked-drowning-fled-country-told/story?id=125419190https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/candid-comments-kayaker-who-faked-35878304https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/wisconsin-ryan-borgwardt-wife-georgia-b2823424.htmlhttps://www.wisn.com/article/wife-of-wisconsin-man-accused-of-faking-his-own-death-files-for-divorce-missing-kayaker/63173392https://www.wisn.com/article/i-kept-going-wisconsin-husband-details-how-he-faked-his-own-death/66030235https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/26/us/wisconsin-missing-kayaker 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fraud Friday already? Today, Laci revisits Episode 59 from around election time in 2020 and chats with actor and comedian Priscilla Davies (Monét's Slumber Party). Together, they uncover Frank Farian the German mastermind music producer behind the Milli Vanilli scandal. Stay schemin'! (Originally released 11/09/2020) CONgregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciPriscilla Davies: @pristhegoddess Research by Sharilyn Vera 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laci welcomes back comedians, actors, and podcasters Paul Scheer and Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made?), and the pair immediately have a bone to pick with the studio: why is there a Chewbacca mural on the wall instead of one of them? Paul, Jason, and Laci then bond over their shared distrust of AI on social media before diving into a wild FBI sting that exposed former NBA players and coaches like Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones, who were allegedly involved in rigged poker games. Backed by the Mafia, the operation used insider information to cheat at sports betting on a multi-million-dollar scale. Stay schemin'! Listen to How Did This Get Made? wherever you get your podcasts. CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciHow Did This Get Made? Podcast: @HDTGMPaul Scheer: @paulscheer Research by Kathryn Doyle  SOURCEShttps://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/current-and-former-national-basketball-association-players-and-four-other-individualshttps://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/terry-rozier-tax-lien-sports-betting-ring/https://www.wsj.com/sports/basketball/nba-gambling-scandal-damon-jones-lebron-james-8a8f4f77?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqeaEzJTg4cht94T_OTRX8F97Huk54E3ijkntEnw6hLa9uRb3g4fWZcRz1Z86GE%3D&gaa_ts=69028121&gaa_sig=ygd3QlDvRJwbSjj9LqwuqIFelkFOD2AAQb4Xqj3sAmJsBIx8DMxsGnvzELsBJn988iMAwXtsdrwEpwiVDQgk0Q%3D%3Dhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/nyregion/nba-gambling-scandal-explained.htmlhttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46695228/sources-terry-rozier-arrested-part-gambling-inquiryhttps://www.sportingnews.com/us/tsn/news/biggest-gambling-scandals-sports-history-bet/df2d2288eca5e3ba71738ecdhttps://nypost.com/2025/10/27/us-news/alleged-nba-poker-scammer-pookie-painted-portraits-for-celebrities-and-singers/ 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci revisits Episode 11 y'all from 2019 and chats with actor and podcaster Jon Gabrus (Staying Alive with Jon Gabrus & Adam Pally). Together, they uncover a legendary Long Island scam; they're talking bilking coins, a love triangle and Harold Adamo. Stay schemin'! (Originally released 12/09/2019) CONgregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciJon Gabrus: @gabrus Research by Laci Mosley 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy New Year, CONgregation, let's start the year with a bang!Laci welcomes comedian and multi-hyphenate Kevin Fredericks, aka KevOnStage (Not My Best Moment, Churchy), to help ring in the new year with all of your fantastic letters. This episode has it all: Laci faking passing out at the airport, a potential love interest, a scammy sugar daddy, a scoundrel teacher, waking up to birds in the air, and so much more! Happy holidays & stay schemin'!Check out "Not My Best Moment " with KevOnStage, an iHeartPodcasts production in collaboration with Unanimous Media, featuring new episodes available weekly on Wednesdays on YouTube. CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciKevOnStage: @kevonstage  Curated by Jessica Cisneros  Congregation Letters by YOU  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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laci welcomes back comedians, actors, and podcasters Paul Scheer and Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made?), and the pair immediately have a bone to pick with the studio: why is there a Chewbacca mural on the wall instead of one of them? Paul, Jason, and Laci then bond over their shared distrust of AI on social media before diving into a wild FBI sting that exposed former NBA players and coaches like Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones, who were allegedly involved in rigged poker games. Backed by the Mafia, the operation used insider information to cheat at sports betting on a multi-million-dollar scale. Stay schemin'! Listen to How Did This Get Made? wherever you get your podcasts. CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciHow Did This Get Made? Podcast: @HDTGMPaul Scheer: @paulscheer Research by Kathryn Doyle  SOURCEShttps://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/current-and-former-national-basketball-association-players-and-four-other-individualshttps://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/terry-rozier-tax-lien-sports-betting-ring/https://www.wsj.com/sports/basketball/nba-gambling-scandal-damon-jones-lebron-james-8a8f4f77?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqeaEzJTg4cht94T_OTRX8F97Huk54E3ijkntEnw6hLa9uRb3g4fWZcRz1Z86GE%3D&gaa_ts=69028121&gaa_sig=ygd3QlDvRJwbSjj9LqwuqIFelkFOD2AAQb4Xqj3sAmJsBIx8DMxsGnvzELsBJn988iMAwXtsdrwEpwiVDQgk0Q%3D%3Dhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/nyregion/nba-gambling-scandal-explained.htmlhttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46695228/sources-terry-rozier-arrested-part-gambling-inquiryhttps://www.sportingnews.com/us/tsn/news/biggest-gambling-scandals-sports-history-bet/df2d2288eca5e3ba71738ecdhttps://nypost.com/2025/10/27/us-news/alleged-nba-poker-scammer-pookie-painted-portraits-for-celebrities-and-singers/ 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci revisits Episode 152 and chats with journalist and podcast host Sam Sanders (The Sam Sanders Show) about Bishop Lamor Whitehead, who initially gained sympathy after being robbed during a livestreamed sermon. Now, his integrity is under scrutiny as details of his past crimes have emerged. Plus, the viral TikTok Pink Sauce is called out for not being FDA approved. Stay schemin'! (Originally released 08/22/2022) CONgregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciSam Sanders: @samsanders Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES:https://www.thecity.nyc/brooklyn/2022/7/29/23284458/brooklyn-pastor-lamor-whitehead-pleads-for-sympathyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/04/nyregion/lamor-whitehead-bishop-robbed.htmlhttps://www.curbed.com/2022/07/bishop-lamor-whitehead-real-estate-holdings-default.htmlhttps://bestlifeonline.com/news-robbed-pastor-whitehead-life-details/https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/tiktok-viral-pink-sauce/https://www.eater.com/23284219/pink-sauce-tiktok-color-expert-reactions 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laci welcomes rappers, comedians, and longtime besties Justina Valentine and Conceited (What's Cookin' Good Lookin', Wild 'N Out) to our NYE show! Together, they discuss their personal experiences with scams from sneaker schemes to FaceTuned images gone wrong. We also count down some of our favorite “honorable scammers” of 2025, including OnlyFans model Adva Lavie, Akon, the infamous “petty woman” at Louis Vuitton, Charles E. Cheese, and a Justin Bieber impersonator. From start to finish, 2025 truly had it all. Happy holidays & stay schemin'!Check out Season 2 of What's Cookin' Good Lookin' with @JustinaValentine and @ConceitedNYC on the @LOLNetwork YouTube.CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciJustina Valentine: @justinavalentineConceited: @conceitednyc Research by Kathryn Doyle  SOURCEShttps://abc7.com/post/woman-used-dating-apps-target-men-burglarize-la-county-homes-authorities-say/17968915/https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/adva-lavie-dating-app-burglary-suspect-business-theft-los-angeles/3790816/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/woman-uses-dating-apps-find-elderly-men-burglarizes-homes-rcna236857https://www.savannahnow.com/story/news/2025/11/13/why-was-akon-arrested-in-georgia-what-to-know-about-rb-superstar/87245884007/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/dec/04/akon-city-tumbleweed-rolls-through-site-of-rappers-wakanda-inspired-dreamhttps://x.com/dom_lucre/status/1957495751484796969?s=42https://consequence.net/2025/08/justin-bieber-impersonator-vegas-stage/https://www.vice.com/en/article/justin-bieber-lookalike-tricked-a-vegas-nightclub-into-letting-him-perform-allegedly-racked-up-10k-bill-before-getting-kicked-out/https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2025/07/24/chuck-e-cheese-arrest-by-tallahassee-police-photos-video/85355422007/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/us/chuck-e-cheese-costume-arrest-fraud.htmlhttps://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3275270/snubbed-china-shopper-makes-luxury-shop-staff-count-us84000-cash-2-hours-leaves 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week's Fraud Friday, Laci welcomes Jean Elie (HBO's Insecure)  to the show to discuss Fred Brito, a con artist of many faces including the faces of priests. Plus, John Oliver recently tipped his hat to Kim Kardashian for her role in helping solve an art fraud scheme. Stay Schemin'! (Originally Released 11/01/2022)  Also, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!  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. Plus, keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciJean Ellie: @jeanelie Research by Kaelyn Bryant   SOURCEShttps://www.cnn.com/style/article/egypt-gold-coffin-of-nedjemankh-trnd/index.html#:~:text=An%20ancient%20gold%20coffin%20displayed,Office%20in%20a%20statement%20Wednesdayhttps://deadline.com/2022/10/john-oliver-recognizes-kim-kardashian-influence-helping-solve-art-fraud-scheme-1235133309/https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna18300507https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-aug-17-me-brito17-story.htmlhttps://www.taosnews.com/news/crime/the-pancake-con-man/article_c469819b-b018-5348-ae2d-af20a9ebfe75.html 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laci welcomes actor, podcaster, comedian, and author Kal Penn (Harold & Kumar, Here We Go Again Podcast) to the show! Kal dishes on his personal connection to scams, his acting journey, and a jaw-dropping story that may have been inspired by Home Alone. Reckless parents David and Sharon Shoo left their 9- and 4-year-old daughters alone while vacationing for 9 days in Mexico in 1992. Happy holidays & stay schemin'!Don't miss Kal's podcast, Here We Go Again, available wherever you get your podcasts.CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciKal Penn: @kalpenn Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://people.com/couple-left-kids-alone-frozen-dinners-christmas-vacation-11838943https://www.chicagotribune.com/2017/12/22/25-years-ago-st-charles-parents-left-their-kids-alone-to-vacation-in-mexico-their-case-changed-state-law/https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1993/01/02/neighbors-had-wondered-where-were-the-children/https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1993/01/03/home-alone-family-called-reclusive/a77bbd3c-ff87-473c-b4c5-1da90202cb13/ 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.