What's Poppin' Con-gregation? This week, Josh Gondelman joins the show to discuss the cons for conferences. First, we discuss the ridiculously underwhelming Wonka experience in Glasgow, Scotland followed by the unorganized beauty conference TanaCon hosted by YouTube beauty influencer Tana Mongeau in Anaheim, CA in 2018. Stay Schemin' and let the scam find you! This was recorded on April 01, 2024. Check out Josh Gondelman at the Bell House in NYC on June 21st! For tickets: https://www.joshgondelm...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 237
Happy Fraud Friday, Con-gregation! This week we are revisiting our episode with Joel Kim Booster to dissect a surgeon who not only was a pathological liar but also had multiple families. Trash! Always get a second opinion, and stay schemin! This was originally released on September 01, 2020. Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes.” https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press Follow on Instagram:...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 9 min
This week, comedian and writer Laurie Kilmartin joins the show to discuss Jeff Carpoff, a free-wheeling drug dealer who rose to become a millionaire by dealing in solar generators that were sold everywhere from NASCAR to Hollywood. Stay Schemin’! This episode was recorded on Tues. March 26th, 2024. Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes.” https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press Check out Lau...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 236
What’s poppin’, con-gregation? This week we revisit our episode where Vicky Vox and Laci expose the conman who pocketed over $250,000 from a government biofuel program. But to be fair, he did have three wives to feed. In other polygamy news, they cover another Mormon mastermind who tried to give his parole the slip. Stay schemin’! This episode was originally released on August 11th, 2020. Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes.” https://www.hachetteb...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 13 min
What's poppin, con-gregation? This week we revisit our episode with Brandon Kyle Goodman! Brandon joins the show to discuss an attorney who went from defending drug possession cases to conning millions from Columbian drug lords. Plus, a lawsuit claiming Subway's sandwiches have no tuna or fish! Stay schemin! This episode was originally recorded on April 6th, 2021. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Brandon Kyle Goodman: @brandonkylegoodman Research by S...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 235
What’s up, con-gregation? This week we revisit our episode when Trixie Mattel scammed her way onto the podcast to discuss a man scammin’ on the gram. We’re all for a flex but it’s harder to flex from prison. Plus, Laci and Trixie talk about the hero using government contracts to scam the government. Stay schemin’, but maybe don’t post about it! NOTE: @hushpuppi, aka Ramon Olorunwa Abbas featured in this historic hoodwink, is no longer available on Instagram. You will find many photos of hushpupp...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 5 min
What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, comedian and bishop to show, Chris Gethard joins us to discuss Oscar Hartzell, a farmer who rose to riches after using the story of a 16th century knight to scam the Midwest United States. Stay Schemin’! This was recorded on Feb. 05, 2024. Check out Chris’s ebook and audiobook titled Dad at Peace at https://www.everand.com/audiobook/701237001/Dad-at-Peace Check out Chris’s non-profit, Laughing Together, an organization that help bring arts programming int...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 234
It’s Friday, con-gregation! This week, we revisit our episode with Yassir Lester all about the Fyre Festival. Yassir and Laci break down false promises, class action lawsuits, and of course, that infamous “take one for the team” incident surrounding the infamous Fyre Festival. Plus a bonus music industry scam. Stay schemin! This episode was originally released on July 21st, 2020. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Yassir Lester: @yassir_lester Research ...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 12 min
What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, comedian Seth Morris joins the show to discuss Adelheid Spitzeder, a womanizing actress who became known not for her talent on the stage, but for conducting history’s first recorded Ponzi scheme. Stay Schemin’! This was recorded on January 9th 2024. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Seth Morris: @sethismorris Sources: https://www.aier.org/article/adele-spitzeder-the-queen-of-confidence-tricksters/ “Foreign excha...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 233
Happy Friday, con-gregation! This week, we revisit our episode with Meatball. Meatball and Laci break down the teenage scammer who was accused of stealing 23 million dollars but still probably couldn’t get a date to prom. Plus, the scammer employed by stealing from unemployment. Stay schemin! This episode was originally released on August 4th, 2020. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Meatball: @spiciestmeatball Research by Sharilyn Vera. Sources: https:...
Mar 08, 2024•55 min
What’s Popping Con-gregation? This week, Amber Wallin joins to discuss the viral 52-part TikTok series from a woman who goes by Reesa, about how she “met, dated, married and divorced a real pathological liar.” Plus, actress Danielle Pinnock scams her way on the show to discuss her campaign to play Reesa in a movie. Stay Schemin’! This was recorded on Tues. Feb. 27th, 2024. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Amber Wallin: @burr_iam Danielle Pinnock: @bod...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 232
It’s Friday, con-gregation! This week, we revisit our episode with Gianni Paolo to expose the Brazilian man who never played football, but did play the football league system. Plus, the importance of calculus to scammers. Stay schemin’! This episode was originally released on July 14th, 2020. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Gianni Paolo: @giannivpaolo Research by Sharilyn Vera. Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Kaiser_(footballer) https...
Mar 01, 2024•53 min
What’s Poppin Con-gregation? This week, The Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan joins the show to discuss how journalist Charlotte Cowles recounts how she was scammed into putting $50,000 in a shoe box. Stay Schemin’! This was researched by Kaelyn Brandt. Sources: https://www.thecut.com/article/amazon-scam-call-ftc-arrest-warrants.html Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/scam ...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 231
Happy Friday, con-gregation! This week, we revisit our episode with Lamorne Morris on the pod to talk about the man who was so good at scheming that Spielberg made a movie about it. Plus, the girl who “does braces.” Stay schemin! This episode was originally released on July 7th, 2020. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Lamorne Morris: @lamorne Research by Sharilyn Vera. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Abagnale https://www.biography.com/pers...
Feb 23, 2024•59 min
What’s poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, writer and former military member Dylan Park-Pettiford joins the show to share his personal scam story. He, alongside another former-military writer, wrote on an American military comedy-drama called “68 Whiskey.” However, this former ex-Marine Captain turned out to be not entirely who she claimed to be. Stay Schemin’! This was recorded on January 30, 2024. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Dylan Park-Pettiford ...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 230
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•1 hr 6 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 Research ...
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
