Scam Goddess

What's poppin con-gregation? This week, we have Dave Schilling discussing how a fake high school ended up playing against an elite football program on ESPN. Plus, a total of 15 former NFL players plead guilty to healthcare fraud. Stay Schemin'!   Research By Kaelyn Brandt    SOURCES: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/highschool/2021/09/10/bishop-sycamore-football-whats-next-questionable-ohio-s...

What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, we have Bryan Safi discussing the LGBTQI Icon Geraldine Elizabeth Carmichael, a car executive who attempted to sell the Dale, a fuel-efficient three-wheeled car in response to the 1974 oil crisis. Plus, a corrupt NYPD Officer steals thousands of dollars in rent and deposit money for a Queens apartment. Stay Schemin'!   CW: There are non - graphic  mentions...

What's poppin' con-gregation? This week, we have showrunner of HBO’s Insecure, Prentice Penny discussing the viral meat connoisseur “Salt Bae,” and the accusations of scamming surrounding his restaurants.  Plus, the FBI catches an artist allegedly selling fake works of Raymond Pettibon. Stay Schemin'!   Research By Kaelyn Brandt    SOURCES: https://www.miamiherald.com/miami-com/miami-com-news/arti...

What’s poppin’ con-gregation! This week, we have My Favorite Murder podcast Co-Host Georgia Hardstark 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'!   Research By Kaelyn Brandt    SOURCES: LulaRich, a do...

Laci welcomes Tracy Clayton and Josh Gywnn ( Back Issue) to discuss a teenager who led authorities on a wild goose chase across the nation by stealing planes, all the while not wearing shoes. Plus, a 62-year-old artist turns being catfished into a friendship. Stay Schemin’!   CONgregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform  and Hulu ! Did you miss out on a custom signed Scam Godd...

What's poppin con-gregation? This week, comedians Tess Barker and Babs Gray, hosts of the  Toxic:The Britney Spears Story  podcast, 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!   Research By Kaelyn Brandt    SOURCES https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/07/10589818/britney-spears-money-conser...

What's poppin' con - gregation? This week, we have AJ Gibson & Emile Ennis Jr. discussing the Australian identity thief who had a clear obsession with conning cops. Plus, a California man pleads guilty to a $1.1 million art fraud scheme. Stay Schemin'!   Research By Kaelyn Brandt    SOURCES https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/escondido-man-pleads-guilty-to-role-in-million-dollar-art-forgery-fra...

What's poppin Con - gregation! This week Eliot Glazer joins us to discuss Lee Israel, a well known writer who turned to forgery fighting to survive after her declining career as an author. Plus, a group of lawyers and doctors are busted in a massive trip-and-fall scheme. Stay Schemin'!   Research By Kaelyn Brandt    SOURCES https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/lee-israel...

What's poppin' con-gregation? This week, comedian James Mastraieni joins us to discuss the epic tale of a Dallas bank robber who fooled authorities throughout the 90's 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 Kaeyln Brandt Sources: https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/...

This week, we got comedian Rosebud Baker discussing a teenage nightclub owner who used a ponzi scheme to try and keep his business a float. Plus, Fox News promotes livestock deworming medication (Ivermectin) as a cure for covid...it's definitely not. Stay Schemin'! Research by Kaeyln Brandt Sources: https://www.vice.com/en/article/avyygg/the-connecticut-nightclub-guru-accused-of-running-a-ponzi-sc...

What's poppin' con-gregation? This week, comedian Nicole Parker joins us to discuss a group of housewives who ran a fraudulent coupon operation that earned millions of dollars. Plus, somebody's scamming Nickelback fans. Stay Schemin! Research by Kaeyln Brandt Sources: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9789433/Arizona-women-busted-25-MILLION-counterfeit-coupons-inspired-new-movie-Kristen-B...

Laci welcomes Jojo T. Gibbs ( Fresh, Twenties ) for the 100th episode of Scam Goddess, and they discuss one of the biggest bank fraud schemes in history. Plus, someone posing as actor Colin Firth scams three Italian women out of thousands of pounds. Stay Schemin’!    CONgregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform  and Hulu ! Did you miss out on a custom signed Scam Goddess: Less...

What's poppin' con-gregation? Actor Behzad Dabu joins us to discuss how one summer camp shut down after 6 days of opening and is being referred to as the "Fyre Fest" of summer camps. Plus, a woman steals from a Walmart just by pretending to be a manager. Stay Schemin'!   Research by Kaeyln Brandt.   Sources: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/inside-the-landmark-forum_b_90028 https://www.motherjones.c...

What's poppin' con-gregation? This week, we have Angela "The Kitchenista" Davis discussing Darius "Crooks" Williams, a chef blogger accused of shady business practices, assault and plagiarizing recipes. Plus, a man is out $30 million, after building a section of "Trump's" border wall and ending up with no buyers. Content Warning: Physical and sexual assault is mentioned in this episode. Please tak...

What's Poppin Con-gregation? Franchesca Ramsey joins us to discuss the doctor centered in one of the most notorious healthcare fraud cases in California’s history. Plus, a woman on the run is arrested after inquiring about her reward money. Stay Schemin’! TW: This story contains examples of domestic violence and graphic surgical malpractice. Take care of yourselves while listening. Sources: https:...

What's poppin' con-gregation? This week, Clark Moore joins us to discuss a particular scam involving the Ukrianian Marriage industry. Plus, we look into how scammers are taking advantage of billionaire MacKenzie Scott’s pledge to donate half her fortune. Stay schemin'! Research by Kaeyln Brandt. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57358241 https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/british-man-du...

What's poppin' con-gregation? This week, Priscilla Davies joins us to discuss the phony spokesperson for a company known as the "Uber of helicopters." Plus, a gun safety organization pulls off a powerful protest, scamming former NRA president David Keene. Stay schemin'! Research by Kaeyln Brandt. Sources: https://www.businessinsider.com/blade-helicopter-had-fake-spokesperson-2021-6# https://www.us...

What's poppin' con-gregation? This week, Chris Gethard joins us to discuss how a CEO created a Hype House style podcasting network that led to lawsuits and fallout. Plus, someone steals more than 42,000 pounds of pistachios in California. Stay schemin'! Research by Kaeyln Brandt. Note: The Hype House story was first reported by journalist Ashley Carman in her investigative piece published in the V...

What's poppin, exclusive premium con-gregation? For the last episode of the season, it feels like y'all are scamming us. From a chatty Amazon worker with a prelude to a scam and a movie like saga of a predatory step dad taking advantage of a vulnerable family, these letters are unreal. Stay schemin! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week...

What's poppin' con-gregation? This week, JB Smoove joins us to discuss an Italian artist who sold an invisible statue for thousands of dollars. Plus, a Florida man is charged with impersonating a doctor while injecting botox into patients while drinking. Stay schemin'! Research by Kaeyln Brandt. Sources: https://scrubsmag.com/fake-doctor-real-botox-and-lots-of-booze-jacksonville-man-arrested-in-fl...

What's Poppin' con-gregation? This week, Jenny Yang joins us to discuss the story, 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'! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episode...

What's poppin' exclusive premium con-gregation? On this episode of Con-Fessions Priscilla and Laci cover stealing from your coffee shop job, comp-ing drinks, plus one about a motorcycle. Stay schemin! 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 . See omnys...

What's Poppin' con-gregation. This week, Monique Heart helps us break down the real life story that inspired the hit 2019 film Hustlers starring Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu. Plus, a Florida man faces 104 felony counts after allegedly using 28 people's personal information to purchase expensive items in area stores. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-fr...

What's poppin, con-gregation? Singer and Songwriter Dawn Richard, joins us to discuss the controversy surrounding who really invented the Flamin' Hot Cheeto. Plus, a former FBI agent cons $800,000 out of a Texas woman. Stay schemin'! Research by Kaeyln Brandt. SOURCES: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-05-16/flamin-hot-cheetos-richard-montanez https://www.newsweek.com/flamin-hot-cheeto-m...

What's poppin, exclusive premium con-gregation? From charging influencers overpriced handling fees to Facebook accounts for the dead, this week, we read listener letters detailing the latest social media scams. Stay schemin! 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/...