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Ever heard of Damascus Steel? This is considered to be one of the rarest and most intricate forms of steel in history and it is heavily faked in the knife and weapons field. Join us today to learn the difference between real and fake Damascus steel!

Ever heard of San Marzano Tomatoes? Yep, they're one of the best tomato varieties you can buy! But are they faked? You betcha!

Ever heard of the wonder supplement known as Shilajit? This is one of the rarest things on earth and you can buy small amounts of it for your health! Let's learn all about the fake versions of it and how to tell the difference!

Don't start your 2024 without a plan for health in this era of FAKE health and wellness trends. We discuss Tiktok trends and all other venue in which content is consumed.

don't let anything steal your holiday joy, so in this episode, we explore the different Christmas scams this year to help you and your family avoid them!

Sea Moss has really taken off in popularity, so I decided to lead you through the process of purchasing it. In this episode, we cover the differences between real and fake sea moss.

Scammers of the wild west - The Blonger Brothers Gang!

Parker sold the Brooklyn Bridge to many immigrants over his lifetime, sometimes twice a week. In this episode, we explore the life of Parker and how he perpetrated his scam.

Have you ever heard of African Black Soap? This is widely faked in the world of soaps and you can be easily duped into it if you're not privy to the real stuff. In this episode, we talk about how to tell the difference between real and fake African Black Soap.

In this episode we have a special guest Sydney from South Africa to explain some of the scams and cons that go on in the largest city in South Africa

In this episode of "Con Men," we look at a David Hampton, a man who conned his way into the high society of New York City

In this episode, we look at the famous con man who sold the Eiffel tower not only once, but twice!

In this episode we go over all the scams to look for when visiting the beautiful, busy city of Paris!

in this episode we look at the scams that can occur while you visit the beautiful city of Amsterdam located in the Netherlands.

In this episode we explore the origins of the saying "The Real McCoy"

Scams in the early 1900s were so common that a doctor was able to convince patients that sewing "goat testicles" onto anyone who was impotent, would result in the ability to have kids again. Learn all about it in this episode of FAKD!

Learn all about AI-generated influencers in this episode. The future of "influencing" and how AI will absolutely change social media as we know it!

Don't be deceived by enticing mystery boxes sold online. Unscrupulous sellers may promise hidden treasures, but these tempting packages often conceal disappointment. Protect yourself from potential scams and avoid mystery boxes that lack transparency or prey on your curiosity. Stay vigilant, and shop wisely to unmask the real deals from the deceitful charades

Julia Lyons, the pandemic scammer. This con-woman was notorious for her confidence schemes and had escaped the grasp of the police on many occasions. In this episode, we go over her entire career and also judge the nicknames given to her by the Chicago Tribune.

Conmen have always been around, but have you ever heard of someone who sold the Taj Mahal multiple times to a foreigner? In this episode we will discover India's most notorious conman - Natwarlal.

Want to hear about the biggest hoaxes in history? In this episode, we will talk all about the shysters that swindled people back as far as the 1800s!

Ever wonder if beer could be faked? Well in this episode we go all over the ways beer is faked, from movies and television to fake Chinese beer being served at bars and restaurants!

Want to know all about scams that occur at airports around the world to prepare you for your upcoming travels? Well in this episode of FAKD, we talk all about the most frequent scams that happen before, during and after your flight!

Laws are made to make sure people are all aware of what is expected from one another. But what happens when some are made that just don't make sense anymore or are from a very specific incident? Find out the strangest laws around the world that still are in effect today!

Ever wonder how they make the props in your favorite movies? Well in this Episode of FAKD, we talk all about the lengths that movie producers have to go through in order to make it as convincing as possible. Check it out!