Good Friday, con-gregation! This week, we’re taking it back in time and revisiting an episode with Laci and special guest Chrissie Fit. They discuss a scammer from the early 1900’s who tricked her way into the history books. Plus, the DIY AirBnB that left a scammer’s victims SOL. Stay Schemin’! This episode was originally released on June 30th, 2020. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Chrissie Fit: @chrissiefit Research by Sharilyn Vera Sources: https:/...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 3 min
What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, Erin Whitehead joins the show to discuss Lezlie Manukian, a financial black widow who traveled the world scamming lover after lover into investing into bunk restaurants. She didn’t get caught until she messed with the wrong family. Stay Schemin’! This episode was recorded Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Erin Whitehead @girlwithatail Research by Kaelyn Brandt Sources: https://www.abc....
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 229
It's Friday! Privyet, con-gregation! We revisit our episode with Ify Nwadiwe to spill the Russian tea on an Olympic doping scandal that gave Russian athletes a scandalous advantage at the Sochi Games. Plus, some good old fashioned Nigerian internet scams! This was originally released on June 23, 2020. Research by Sharilyn Vera Sources: https://www.npr.org/2018/03/05/590869276/how-icarus-accidentally-exposed-a-major-ocean-s-eleven-style-doping-scheme https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/1...
Feb 09, 2024•56 min
What's poppin' Con-gregation? This week, writer-director Laura Chinn joins the show to discuss how during the rise of a million crypto companies, a life-time scammer from Miami, Florida entered the race and made out with millions before his fake company was caught. Stay Schemin'! This was recorded Friday, February 2nd, 2024. Check out Laura Chinn’s film SUNCOAST in theaters now and streaming on Hulu on Feb. 9th, 2024. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci ...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 228
It’s Friday con-gregation! This week, we revisit our episode with Tawny Newsome where we hear the sales pitch of star fraud salesman Don Lapre. Plus, more proof that love is blind (and expensive!) This recording was first published on June 9th, 2020. Research by 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- https:/...
Feb 02, 2024•58 min
What’s poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, Marie Faustin, Demi Adejuyigbe & Kiran Deol join Laci for Scam Goddess Live at Sketchfest 2024. In the sold-out Cobb’s Comedy Club, they regale alleged scams surrounding Cesar Piña and New York radio host DJ Envy’s real estate ventures and seminars. This was recorded Sunday, Jan 21st, 2024 Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Marie Faustin: @reeezy Demi Adejuyigbe: @electrolemon Kiran Deol: @shitfromkiran Resea...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 227
Happy Friday con-gregation! This week, we revisit our episode with Diona Reasonover. We break down the OG influencer LonelyGirl15, and can we just say, it’s an honor to be part of The Order. Stay schemin! This was recorded on February 25th, 2021 Research by Sharilyn Vera Sources: https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/dishonest-baker-who-warmed-freshly-19447322 https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9524664/bruno-mars-impersonator-scams-texas-woman-out-of-100000 https://www.tmz.com/2021/02...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 4 min
What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, Comedian Roz Hernandez joins the show to discuss the many alleged schemes and scams of French-Arab rapper Swagg Man aka Rayan Sanches aka Iteb Zaibet. Stay schemin’! Check out Roz’s TV series “Living for the Dead” on Hulu and Disney Plus. Also, check out Roz’s podcast “Ghosted! by Roz Hernandez.” This was recorded on Nov. 14th 2023. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Roz Hernandez: @rozhernandez Research by Kaely...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 226
Joyeux vendredi, con-gregation! We go back to our episode with Baron Vaughn on ze podcast. We discuss ze French imposter who scammed his way into millions. Très wild, non? Hon hon hon. Stay schemin! This was recorded on December 3rd, 2020. Research by Sharilyn Vera Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48510027 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/11/world/europe/france-identity-fraud-le-drian.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/how-scammers-used-a-silicone-mask-and-skype-to-impersonat...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min
What’s poppin’ congregation? This week, comedian Beth Stelling joins the show to discuss Carl Erik Rinsch who sold a sci-fi series. Netflix paid more than $50 million for a show, but it never existed. Stay Schemin’! Check out Beth Stelling’s Netflix special entitled Beth Stelling: If You Didn’t Want Me Then. https://www.netflix.com/title/81713592 It’s real and it’s really funny. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Beth Stelling: @bethstelling Research by...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 225
Happy Fraud Fridays Con-gregation! We revisit our episode with the Emmy Award winning comedian and actor Sam Richardson about a bogus UK baker with no oven and a fake government scam. Also, a Bruno Mars catfish story gone wrong. Stay Schemin'! This was recorded March 1st, 2021. Research by Sharilyn Vera Sources: https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/dishonest-baker-who-warmed-freshly-19447322 https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9524664/bruno-mars-impersonator-scams-texas-woman-out-of-1...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 2 min
What’s Poppin’ Congregation? This week, Scam Goddess is Live from the Den Theatre in Chicago. Comedians Sydnee Washington, Skyler Higley and Ashley Ray help break down the man whose scam that took the windy city and the nation by storm, Jussie Smollett. Stay Schemin’! This was recorded at Nov. 11th 2023. Research by Kaelyn Brandt, Emily Jones and Laci Mosley Sources: https://nationalpost.com/news/man-arrested-after-faking-20-heart-attacks-to-avoid-paying-restaurant-bills#:~:text=A%2050%2Dyear%2D...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 224
It’s Fraud Fridays! We revisit our episode with comedian Yvonne Orji to discuss the Aretha Franklin impostor who found herself performing as the Quasi Queen of Soul. Plus, a woman is finally arrested after twenty-two attempts to sneak on flights. Stay schemin! Research by Sharilyn Vera. SOURCES: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/counterfeit-queen-soul-180969340/ https://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2020/04/the-bizarre-story-of-the-imitation-queen-of-soul/ https://www.sfgate.com/tra...
Jan 05, 2024•46 min
What's poppin, con-gregation? Jack O'Brien joins the show to discuss an actor who hoodwinked millions from movie investors. Plus, MAGA supporters get conned by the Trump campaign. Stay schemin! Research by Sharilyn Vera SOURCES https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-04-06/hollywood-actor-zach-avery-ponzi-scheme-arrest https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4878976/ https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/07/business/zach-avery-actor-alleged-ponzi-scheme/index.html https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/04/trumps-...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 223
What's poppin' con-gregation? This week, we revisit our episode with comedian Rosebud Baker discussing a teenage nightclub owner who used a ponzi scheme to try and keep his business afloat. Plus, Fox News promotes livestock deworming medication (Ivermectin) as a cure for covid...it's definitely not. Stay Schemin'! Research by Kaelyn Brandt Sources: https://www.vice.com/en/article/avyygg/the-connecticut-nightclub-guru-accused-of-running-a-ponzi-scheme-as-a-teenager-1111 https://www.newstimes.com/...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 3 min
What's poppin' con-gregation? This week, we have Larry Owens discussing John Duval Gluck, the conman who popularized writing letters to Santa Claus in the beginning of the 20th century. Plus, investors involved in the "Evolving Apes" NFT project learned that scams are very fungible. Stay Schemin'! Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3dyem/investors-spent-millions-on-evolved-apes-nfts-then-they-got-scammed https://nypost.com/2015/09/20/meet-the-con-artist-who-popula...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 222
Happy Fraud Friday! This week, we revisit our episode with comedian James Mastraieni where we first learn the epic tale of a Dallas bank robber who fooled authorities throughout the 90s dressed as a cowboy. Plus, a mother of three sues a woman who used her children as props in a crowdfunding scheme generating hundreds of thousands of dollars. Research by Kaelyn Brandt Sources: https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/the-last-ride-of-cowboy-bob/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/503647/cowboy-bob...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 12 min
What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, KaMillion and Jonica Booth, stars from the hit HBO show Rap Sh!t join the show. They discuss rapper Teejayx6, one of the many rappers out of Detroit who have created a sub-genre of hip-hop: scam rap. Stay Schemin’! Recorded on Monday, December 11th, 2023. Research by Kaelyn Brandt Sources: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/nielaorr/drake-city-girls-summer-scammers-period https://pitchfork.com/news/city-girls-jt-released-from-prison-drops-new-song-jt-fi...
Dec 19, 2023•54 min•Ep. 221
Happy Fraud Fridays! This week, we revisit our episode with Jenny Yang who joins us to discuss Action Park, an amusement and water park that was extremely dangerous and the home to a series of money laundering schemes, shady money and scams. Plus, a man is accused of stealing expensive caviar meant for research for lunch among co-workers. Stay Schemin'! Researched by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES: Class Action Park, a documentary by Seth Porges and Chris Charles Scott III https://www.latimes.com/archive...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 1 min
What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, Danielle Pinnock & Jack Wallace join the show to discuss how Bill Pallot, one of the most famous men in the French furniture world, admitted to police that he had forged at least four chairs built for France’s royal household. Stay Schemin’! Recorded on November 06, 2023 Research by Kaelyn Brandt Sources: https://www.gqmagazine.fr/pop-culture/gq-enquete/articles/bill-pallot-gentleman-arnaqueur/52117 https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/07/how-a-sneak...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 220
It's Fraud Friday! This week, we revisit our Britney Spears Episode! Comedians Tess Barker and Babs Gray, hosts of the Toxic: The Britney Spears Story podcast, join us to discuss the scam that is the Britney Spears' conservatorship. Plus, a Danish museum is duped by a concept artist, who literally took the money and ran! This was recorded on Oct. 1st 2021. Research By Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/07/10589818/britney-spears-money-conservators-jamie-spears-return ht...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 38 min
What’s Poppin Con-gregation? This week, Jennifer Welch & Angie Sullivan, hosts of the I’ve Had It Podcast , join us for an update on some of our favorite scammers: Rep. George Santos, Sam Bankman-Fried, Shaun King and Bishop Lamor Whitehead. They have been busy and you don’t want to miss where they are now! Stay Schemin’! NOTE: On Friday, Dec. 1st, 2023, The House of Representatives voted to expel Congressman George Santos over ethics violations. This episode was recorded Nov. 29th, 2023. Re...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 219
Happy Fraud Friday! This week, we revisit one of our favorite episodes with My Favorite Murder Co-Host Georgia Hardstark. We discuss LuLaRoe, the women’s clothing company embroiled in over 50 lawsuits, unsold leggings and many of their consultants left in crippling debt. Plus, two Chicago women fall victim to a scam leaving one jobless and the other heartbroken. Recorded on October 12th, 2021. Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES: LulaRich, a documentary directed by Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughb...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 5 min
What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, Diallo Riddle is back to discuss Jon Oliver aka Jody Francis Oliver. Throughout Jody’s life, he was a police officer, cruise ship captain, friend of two British prime ministers, and a Swedish-speaking car expert. It was revealed his life was based on a lie. Stay Schemin’ ! Check out Diallo’s new podcast with Blake "Luxxury" Robin called ONE SONG. It's available for SiriusXM subscribers on Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio or download it anywhere you get y...
Nov 28, 2023•59 min•Ep. 218
Happy Fraud Fridays! This week, we revisit our show with Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari. They discuss William Mize, who created a family business of staging car accidents. Plus, a California Tiktoker is alleged to have broken the state’s cottage law for selling homemade pickled goods. Stay Schemin! Recorded on January 05, 2023. Research by Kaelyn Brandt Sources: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/staged-car-crashes-insurance-fraud.html https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/ti...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 4 min
What's poppin' con-gregation? For this holiday, we are revisiting our episode with showrunner for HBO’s Insecure, Prentice Penny. We discuss the viral meat connoisseur “Salt Bae,” and the accusations of scamming surrounding his restaurants. Plus, the FBI catches an artist allegedly selling fake works from his friend and mentor Raymond Pettibon. Stay Schemin'! This was recorded October 19th, 2021. Research by Kaelyn Brandt Sources: https://www.miamiherald.com/miami-com/miami-com-news/article22580...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 217
It's Fraud Friday! This week, we revisit our episode with Solomon Georgio. We discuss Sarma Melngailis, a business woman who went from the “Queen of Vegan Cuisine" to the “Vegan Bernie Madoff”. Plus, pet scams have become such a problem in Michigan that the Michigan Attorney General released a video warning residents. Stay Schemin'! This was recorded on March 3rd, 2022. Research by Kaelyn Brandt. Sources: https://people.com/food/bad-vegan-fame-fraud-fugitives-true-story/ https://people.com/crime...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 20 min
What’s poppin’ Con-gregation? Live from the Bell House theatre in Brooklyn New York, Laci welcomes comedians Alex English, Punkie Johnson, Marie Faustin and Sydnee Washington to regale the story behind the most famous psychic from the 90s, Ms. Cleo and the Psychic Readers Network. Stay Schemin! Recorded October 8th 2023. Follow on Instagram: Alex English @alex3nglish Punkie Johnson @punkiejohnson Marie Faustin @reeezy Sydnee Washington @justsydbw Laci Mosley @divalaci Scam Goddess Podcast @scamg...
Nov 14, 2023•44 min•Ep. 216
It's Fraud Fridays! We return to our episode with special guest Sam Sanders, regaling all about Bishop Lamor Whitehead who garnered initial sympathy for being robbed during a livestream of his sermon. But later, his integrity was questioned after past crimes have surfaced. Stay Schemin’! Recorded on August 09, 2022. Research by Kaelyn Brandt. Sources: https://www.thecity.nyc/brooklyn/2022/7/29/23284458/brooklyn-pastor-lamor-whitehead-pleads-for-sympathy https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/04/nyregio...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 7 min
What’s poppin’ Con-gregration? This week, comedian Jason Mantzoukas joins the show to discuss Lisette Lee, an heiress, actress, pop singer, and drug-trafficking gangster of Beverly Hills. However, the pot princess of Los Angeles turns out to have been more of a Cinderella. Stay Schemin’! On Nov. 16th, 2023, Scam Goddess Live will be at The Den Theatre in Chicago! Tickets are available at thedentheatre.com or by calling (773) 697-3830. Check out Jason Mantzoukas on the How Did This Get Made Tour!...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 215
