Every era has thieves, but only some have taste! Laci welcomes Olympic medalist and podcaster Adam Rippon (Intrusive Thoughts) to break down today’s loudest wig heists, from ripping your own wig off and offering it to Beyoncé, to stealing them from boutiques, to snatching them right off people’s heads. Plus wig thieves may be shocked to discover they follow in the footsteps of a rich, 300-year history of literal wig-snatchers. 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: @divalaciAdam Rippon: @adaripp Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/wig-snatcher-caught-on-camera-at-stonecrest-mallhttps://nypost.com/2025/04/26/us-news/thief-who-went-to-prison-for-20-years-jailed-for-nyc-wig-theft/https://www.nbcnewyork.com/brooklyn/thief-steals-supplies-hair-brooklyn-wig-shop-crown-heights/6183324/https://www.kltv.com/2025/05/30/woman-accused-stealing-wig-off-body-tyler-funeral-home/ 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, actress Lizz Adams (Netflix’s Dead To Me) joins Laci to break down the nightmare that is multilevel marketing schemes. Watch your back! Plus, on scammer of the week, meet the bank robber who’s all bark and no bite. (Originally Released 4/21/2020) CONgregation, 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. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciLizz Adams : @lizzparty Research by Sharilyn Vera Sources: https://www.wtvm.com/2019/11/07/this-is-robbery-columbus-suntrust-bank-robbery-reportedly-barking-walls-during-interview-court-appearance-reveals/https://mashable.com/article/multi-level-marketing-mlm-scam-avoid/https://listverse.com/2015/11/26/10-shocking-facts-about-multilevel-marketing-schemes/https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Amway/AUS/index.htmhttps://ournextlife.com/2019/04/01/multilevel-marketing-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.
Laci welcomes best-selling author and comedian Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens) to bring you even more bad news from Washington, D.C. this time about Real Housewives of Potomac star Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband, who were arrested for allegedly faking a burglary at their own home. 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: @divalaciPhoebe Robinson: @dopequeenpheebs Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://wendyosefo.com/about/https://people.com/wendy-osefo-resigns-from-wesleyan-university-amid-fraud-charges-11829906https://people.com/rhop-wendy-osefo-husband-eddie-arrested-fraud-charges-11828013https://www.tmz.com/2025/10/10/wendy-osefo-husband-eddie-arrested/https://pagesix.com/2025/10/15/celebrity-news/tamra-judge-claims-wendy-osefos-neighbor-knew-something-was-shady-about-burglary-claims/https://pagesix.com/2025/10/10/celebrity-news/wendy-osefo-wore-anniversary-ring-after-husband-eddie-reported-it-as-missing-leading-to-fraud-arrest-cops/ 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 actresses Josie Totah, Alycia Pascual-Pena & Yasmine Hamady (Dare We Say Podcast) to discuss Richard Ayvazyan and Marietta Terabelian, the leaders of a family fraud ring that collected $18 million in pandemic relief for 151 sham businesses. Plus, a load of jewelry and gems were stolen from a Brink’s truck at a truck stop along the I-5. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 08/16/2022) CONgregation, 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 Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciJosie Totah: @josietotahAlycia Pascual-Pena:@alyciadelsolYasmine Hamady: @childishyasmino Research By Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES:https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-07-16/covid-fraud-conspiracy-los-angeles-ayvazyanhttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-21/montenegro-fugitives-ayvazyan-fbi-pandemic-fraudhttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-02-23/los-angeles-fugitive-family-members-covid-19-relief-scam-capturedhttps://www.nbcnews.com/investigations/three-fugitives-stole-18-million-covid-relief-loans-captured-montenegr-rcna17375https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11043879/The-27-minute-highway-heist-netted-100-MILLION-Thieves-secretly-tracked-truck-pouncing.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 Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Kiran Deol (Kiran Deol: Joysuck, Advanced Chemistry) to the show! Together, they discuss how a scammer from Lithuania stole over $120 million from tech giants using a taste of their own medicine: phishing emails. Evaldas Rimasauskas created fake invoices that Silicon Valley paid willy-nilly. Plus, in Scammer of the Week, “Loveboat Lolita” scammed $1.5 million out of four elderly women by posing as a man. Stay schemin’!CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Did you miss out on a custom-signed Scam Goddess book? Look no more, nab your copy on PODSWAGKeep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalacikiran Deol: @shitfromkiran Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/27/phishing-email-scam-stole-100-million-from-facebook-and-google.htmlhttps://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/the-phishing-swindle-that-conned-100-million-out-of-google-and-facebookhttps://www.bbc.com/news/technology-39744007https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/us/security/news/cybercrime-and-digital-threats/google-and-facebook-fraudster-pleads-guilty-to-100-million-scamhttps://www.cshub.com/attacks/articles/incident-of-the-week-google-facebook-phished-for-millionshttps://www.npr.org/2019/03/25/706715377/man-pleads-guilty-to-phishing-scheme-that-fleeced-facebook-google-of-100-millionhttps://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/ringleader-of-business-email-compromise-scheme-sentenced-012820https://www.wbur.org/endlessthread/2024/09/27/defraud-big-techhttps://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/28/how-to-avoid-invoice-theft-scam-that-cost-google-facebook-123m.htmlhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/diesel-bankruptcy-jeans-company-denim-chapter-11/https://www.bbc.com/news/business-37505760https://ktul.com/news/local/pawnee-woman-faces-charges-for-allegedly-laundering-15m-from-online-romance-scam-victims-oklahoma-tuls-city-okc-christine-joan-echohawk-prison-jail-court-fines-fees-elderly-women-manhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/oklahoma-woman-scammed-15-million-elderly-women-posing-men-fake-romanc-rcna200614 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 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’! (Originally Released 10/11/2021) CONgregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciTracy Clayton: @brokeymcpovertyJosh Gwynn: @regardingjosh Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-life-and-escapades-of-colton-harris-moore/https://www.foxnews.com/us/what-happened-to-barefoot-bandit-colton-harris-moorehttps://www.heraldnet.com/news/colton-harris-moore-asks-judge-to-shorten-supervised-release/https://www.justice.gov/archive/usao/waw/press/2010/nov/pdfs/10-CR-00336-INDI_31856.pdfhttps://web.archive.org/web/20150509001325/http://www.katu.com/news/local/63636867.htmlFly Colt Fly, a documentary by Adam Gray & Andrew Grayhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-37632259 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 her great friend, actor and influencer La'Ron Hines (from the Snapchat Original Series: La’Ron In A Million) to the show! Together, Laci and La'Ron dive into the Escobar Phone, one of Roberto Escobar, the late Pablo Escobar’s brother’s, many serial entrepreneurial ventures. They also unpack Delta AI pricing tools, flamethrowers, Roberto’s feud with Elon Musk, and much more. Stay schemin’!CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Did you miss out on a custom-signed Scam Goddess book? Look no more, nab your copy on PODSWAGKeep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciLa'Ron Hines: @laronhinesofficial Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://9to5google.com/2025/07/22/escobar-gold-plated-foldable-prison-plea-deal/https://fortune.com/2016/07/07/drug-kingpin-netflix/https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/5/20850693/samsung-galaxy-fold-hands-on-ifa-2019-fixed-display-hingehttps://thenextweb.com/news/pablo-escobars-brother-escalates-flamethrower-feud-with-elon-musk-threatens-tesla-takeoverhttps://www.businessinsider.com/pablo-escobars-brother-roberto-escobar-selling-foldable-smartphone-2019-12https://www.t3.com/tech/phones/the-foldable-phone-maker-that-beat-samsung-to-market-has-gone-busthttps://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/escobar-fold-2-is-a-399-galaxy-fold-clone/https://www.techspot.com/news/108761-escobar-phone-creator-pleads-guilty-scamming-buyers-never.htmlhttps://www.courthousenews.com/seller-of-pablo-escobar-branded-flamethrowers-pleads-guilty-to-fraud/https://www.news18.com/explainers/mkbhds-escobar-fold-scam-episode-comes-to-a-poetic-end-a-complete-timeline-9459042.html#google_vignette 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 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’! (Originally Released 08/23/2021) CONgregation, 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 Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciJojo T Gibbs: @jojotgibbs Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES:https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/john-ruffo-elusive-nyc-swindler-still-run-after-20-years-n934741https://www.wkbn.com/news/national-world/us-marshals-asking-for-help-in-cracking-most-wanted-cold-case/https://www.the-sun.com/news/3312321/con-artist-colin-firth/ 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 her mentor and great friend, Yvette Nicole Brown (Community, Squeezed Podcast), to look through her binoculars and examine last month’s heist at the Louvre, which took place on October 19th at approximately 9:30 a.m. Please note that, at the time of this recording, only two suspects had been apprehended. Plus, they discuss the other robberies occurring in France around this time and the infamous incident when Kim Kardashian was robbed of her jewels. Stay schemin’!Listen to “Squeezed with Yvette Nicole Brown” wherever you get your podcasts.CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Did you miss out on a custom-signed Scam Goddess book? Look no more, nab your copy on PODSWAGKeep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciYvette Nicole Brown: @yvettenicolebrown Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://abcnews.go.com/International/louvre-director-summoned-french-lawmakers-amid-ongoing-investigation/story?id=126713238https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7nrlkg0zxohttps://www.cnn.com/2025/10/20/style/france-louvre-heist-worrying-escalation-intl-hnkhttps://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/maine-tourists-louvre-jewelry-heist-paris/https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/21/world/video/louvre-heist-social-media-vrtchttps://www.popsci.com/technology/how-louvre-heist-happened/https://abcnews.go.com/International/french-police-arrest-2-louvre-jewel-heist-suspects/story?id=126873453 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 Tracie Morrissey (Pot Psychology Podcast)to dig into a man who was caught defrauding 35 of his “girlfriends” in Japan, his maybe wig, and his love of cake. Plus, a former senior advisor in the federal government was accused of stealing from New York City public schools. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 05/31/2021) CONgregation, 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 Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciTracie Morrissey: @traciemorrissey 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, writers, and actor besties Jenny Slate, Max Silvestri, and Gabe Liedman (I Need You Guys' podcast) to catch up on her adventures in Ireland, learning about Berlin’s KitKatClub, and getting help at the airport at any cost. They also discuss Steve Farzam, the “fake firefighter” who was arrested without bail for impersonating a first responder in connection with the Palisades fire, and his problematic hero-complex addiction that keeps landing him behind bars. Stay schemin’!Listen to “I Need You Guys” every Tuesday on the SiriusXM app or wherever you get your podcasts.CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Did you miss out on a custom-signed Scam Goddess book? Look no more, nab your copy on PODSWAGKeep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciJenny Slate: @jennyslateMax Silvestri: @maxsilvestriGabe Liedman: @gabeliedmanI Need You Guys Podcast: @ineedyouguysshow Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://magazine.atavist.com/2017/not-fuzz-police-impersonator-santa-monica-steve-farzamhttps://magazine.atavist.com/2020/the-con-continues-not-fuzz-update-steve-farzamhttps://smdp.com/news/crime/longtime-police-impersonator-steve-farzam-arrested-for-pretending-to-be-firefighter-during-palisades-fire/ 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 Alaska Thunderfuck (RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 2) to discuss a Victorian era beauty influencer who peddled deadly beauty products and was a full-time criminal. Plus, a bride and groom planned a wedding at a venue they didn't own or rent because the Lord told them so. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 05/17/2021) CONgregation, 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 Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciAlaska Thunderfuck: @theonlyalaska5000 Research by Sharilyn Vera SOURCES:https://apnews.com/article/bride-groom-crashers-illegal-wedding-130c7270d0d206f61e08f1b197779815https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/who-was-madame-rachel-scamhttps://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/170084/Victorian-con-artist-Madame-Rachel-Fortune-from-fake-beauty-products 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 the spookiest of scam stories yet, Laci welcomes actor Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows, Companion) to dig into David Sconce, a mortician who found new and gruesome ways to cut corners in the cremation business, turning his family’s funeral home into a money machine. Stay schemin’! CW: Mention of death‑care industry misconduct. CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Did you miss out on a custom-signed Scam Goddess book? Look no more, nab your copy on PODSWAGKeep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciHarvey Guillén: @harveyguillen Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://www.eonline.com/photos/37749/the-true-story-behind-hbos-the-morticianhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/06/15/mortician-hbo-series-lamb-funeral-home/84121896007/https://slate.com/culture/2025/06/the-mortician-hbo-david-sconce-documentary-tim-waters-lamb-funeral-home.htmlhttps://time.com/7290184/the-mortician-hbo-documentary-true-story/https://www.missingatthemortuary.com/historyhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-12-30-me-1105-story.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 Traci Thomas (The Stacks Podcast) to discuss Jamison Bachman, a man who posed as a charming tenant only to victimize his roommates, determined to take their homes from under them. Plus, an elderly woman pleads guilty to helping a Nigerian scammer she fell in love with. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 03/28/2022) CONgregation, 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 Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciTraci Thomas: @thestackspod Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES:https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/jamison-bachman-worst-roommate-ever.htmlhttps://thenetline.com/jamison-bachman-now/https://www.timesnewspapers.com/webster-kirkwoodtimes/woman-sentenced-after-helping-scam-artist/article_1b2ae9e0-9b02-11ec-bb64-5ff45577d3b2.htmlhttps://ipropertymanagement.com/laws/california-squatters-rights#:~:text=A%20squatter%20can%20claim%20rights,ownership%20of%20the%20property%20legally 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, writer, and now dancer Andy Richter (Dancing with the Stars, The Three Questions Podcast ) to dig up the sauciest of cons by R&V Warren Farms. Between 1997 and 2003, as the most successful tomato farmers on the eastern seaboard, they swindled the government out of $9 million before investigators discovered that the B in their BLT stood for “bullshit.” Stay schemin’! You can vote for Andy & Emma on "Dancing with the Stars" by texting ANDY to 21523 during show time (Tuesday from 8 pm to 10 pm ET & 5 pm to 7 pm PT)!CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Did you miss out on a custom-signed Scam Goddess book? Look no more, nab your copy on PODSWAGKeep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciAndy Richter: @richtercommaandy Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/2013/12/21/candler-tomato-farmer-sentenced-to-prison-/4151515/https://www.npr.org/2005/11/14/5009836/tomato-farmers-caught-out-in-insurance-scamhttps://www.starnewsonline.com/story/news/2003/10/11/feds-farmers-faked-crop-loses-for-insurance-money/30527516007/https://www.agweb.com/news/crops/crop-production/american-gothic-farm-couple-nailed-massive-9m-crop-insurance-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.
Laci welcomes Jabaris Davis (NBA Finals File) to discuss Heather Morgan, a rapping former-CEO who was a part of the largest asset seizure in history, involving over $4 billion in bitcoin. Plus, a Greek Orthodox priest and hedge fund manager participated in a “short and distort” scheme. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 03/21/2022) CONgregation, 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 Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaci Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES:https://www.wsj.com/articles/hedge-fund-priest-thou-shalt-make-money-1445918531?mod=mktwhttps://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/jury-sec-case-finds-priest-shorting-biotechs-stock-made-false-statements-2021-11-05/https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/02/the-many-shifting-sides-of-cryptos-most-notorious-couple.htmlhttps://www.coindesk.com/markets/2016/08/03/the-bitfinex-bitcoin-hack-what-we-know-and-dont-know/https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/02/doj-seizes-usd3-6-billion-in-stolen-bitcoin-arrests-couple.htmlhttps://medium.datadriveninvestor.com/bitcoin-billionaire-rapper-busted-after-fbi-seized-her-3-9-billion-fortune-183ad0e8cb0https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/13/nyregion/bitcoin-bitfinex-hack-heather-morgan-ilya-lichtenstein.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 world-class improviser Vic Michaelis (Dropout: Very Important People) to explore history’s most glittering con job carried out by Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy, the self-proclaimed "Comtesse de la Motte." She orchestrated the 1785 scandal at the court of Louis XVI that discredited the French monarchy and may have helped spark the French Revolution. Stay schemin’! CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Did you miss out on a custom-signed Scam Goddess book? Look no more, nab your copy on PODSWAGKeep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciVic Michaelis:@vicmmic Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://www.thecollector.com/what-was-the-diamond-necklace-affair/https://www.britannica.com/event/Affair-of-the-Diamond-Necklacehttps://en.chateauversailles.fr/discover/history/key-dates/affair-diamond-necklace-1784-1785https://www.history.com/articles/marie-antoinette-diamond-necklace-affair-french-revolutionhttps://www.theparisianguide.com/the-affair-of-the-diamond-necklace/ 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 Brittani Warrick (28 Days) to discuss how a 19th-century Scottish man convinced people to establish the new country of Poyais; however, it didn’t actually exist. Plus, one antique store goes viral after a TikToker exposes the real cost of antique swans. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 03/14/2022) CONgregation, 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 Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciBrittani Warrick: @projectbrittani Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES:https://www.distractify.com/p/tiktok-goodwill-thrift-shophttps://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Gregor-MacGregor-Prince-Of-Poyais/https://allthatsinteresting.com/gregor-macgregorhttps://medium.com/lessons-from-history/the-untold-truth-about-poyais-a-dead-land-sold-as-a-mystical-paradise-bf6719715229 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.
"All aboard the scam express!" Laci welcomes news correspondent and producer Loren Lorosa (The Breakfast Club) to unpack how over 100 Amtrak employees derailed the company’s health plan in a $12 million scheme involving crooked doctors and fake claims. Stay schemin’! CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Did you miss out on a custom-signed Scam Goddess book? Look no more, nab your copy on PODSWAGKeep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciLoren Lorosa: @lorenlorosa Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/seventeen-amtrak-employees-resign-over-health-care-fraud-investigation/https://www.yahoo.com/news/amtrak-taken-ride-wild-12m-193215305.htmlhttps://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/legal-insights/over-100-amtrak-workers-linked-to-12-million-insurance-scam-535523.aspxhttps://www.justice.gov/usao-nj/pr/new-york-acupuncturist-sentenced-34-months-prison-role-9-million-health-care-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.
It's Fraud Friday, and we're feeling good because the deacon has returned. Jacquis Neal (Grand Crew) joins Laci to discuss the story of Juan Carlos Guzman Betancur. He was a teenage stowaway found frozen like a cube on an airplane who grew up to become one of the world’s most talented and good-looking criminals. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 02/08/2022) CONgregation, 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 Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciJacquis Neal: @jacquisneal Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES:https://theretronetwork.com/big-money-no-whammies/https://www.damninteresting.com/who-wants-to-be-a-thousandaire/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/an-ice-cream-man-hacked-press-your-luck-1984-1217142/https://nypost.com/2019/06/10/press-your-luck-game-show-scandal-back-in-the-spotlight/https://steemit.com/story/@winstonwolfe/the-story-of-michael-larson-and-the-press-your-luck-gameshow-scandalhttps://www.sec.gov/divisions/enforce/claims/archive/pleasuretime.htm#https://www.newsweek.com/man-accused-simultaneously-working-principal-two-schools-located-400-miles-apart-1656001https://medium.com/@hannah.fluxgold/the-confused-math-lady-meme-bd97530b1885 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 welcomes Mandii B and Weezy WTF (Decisions, Decisions Podcast) to dig into Stephanie Hockridge, a former Emmy-nominated TV news anchor convicted in a billion-dollar COVID fraud scheme. She went from breaking the news to breaking the law! Plus, Weezy's mom calls into the show and scams on her behalf in real-time. Stay schemin’! CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Did you miss out on a custom-signed Scam Goddess book? Look no more, nab your copy on PODSWAGKeep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciMandii B: @fullcourtpumpsWeezy WTF: @weezywtfDecisions Decisions Podcast: @_decisionsdecisions Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://www.yahoo.com/news/ex-tv-news-anchor-stephanie-170432579.htmlhttps://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/investigations/former-arizona-news-anchors-trial-starts-in-ppp-loan-fraud-casehttps://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2025/06/20/ex-abc15-anchor-guilty-covid-19-relief-fraud/84292830007/https://www.azfamily.com/2025/06/20/jury-convicts-ex-phoenix-news-anchor-conspiracy-fraud-scheme/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/media/article-14801935/abc-anchor-secret-double-life-exposed-court.htmlhttps://www.azfamily.com/2022/12/02/congressional-report-scottsdale-startup-facilitated-massive-amounts-pandemic-related-fraud/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/media/article-14840631/Glamorous-TV-anchor-facing-years-prison-shocking-Covid-lies-learns-fate.htmlhttps://www.propublica.org/article/ppp-loans-paycheck-protection-fraud-profits-reporthttps://colemanreport.com/stephanie-hockridge-convicted-in-10m-blueacorn-ppp-fraud-scheme/ 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 Sarah Marshall (You’re Wrong About Podcast) to discuss the scams of televangelists Jim Bakker and Tammy Faye Bakker from their start with a puppet ministry to a full-blown waterpark, Heritage USA, and so much more. Additionally, the discovery of money inside a bathroom wall at Joel Osteen’s megachurch has raised questions about potential fraud. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 01/24/2022)CW: Mention of sexual assault CONgregation, 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 Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaci Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES:https://www.biography.com/news/tammy-faye-jim-bakker-relationship-scandalshttps://abcnews.go.com/US/scandals-brought-bakkers-uss-famous-televangelists/story?id=60389342https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/plumber-finds-cash-checks-loose-toilet-wall-joel-osteens-lakewood-chur-rcna7512https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-pop-culture/televangelist-tammy-faye-bakker-became-unlikely-ally-aids-crisis-rcna2059https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-03-30-mn-594-story.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 week, Laci welcomes Franchesca Ramsey (Superstore) to break down the unbelievable apology from Elizabeth Hoover, a UC Berkeley professor who falsely claimed to be Native American for decades, only to reveal later that she is actually white. Plus, Laci opens up the Lizzie Scammer of Fame vault and adds Elizabeth Hoover to the ever-growing list of Elizabeth scammers. Stay schemin’! CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Did you miss out on a custom-signed Scam Goddess book? Look no more, nab your copy on PODSWAGKeep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciFranchesca Ramsey: @chescaleigh Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://web.archive.org/web/20241217024127/https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/03/04/a-professor-claimed-to-be-native-american-did-she-know-she-wasnthttps://indianz.com/News/2022/04/22/young-native-woman-sounds-alarm-about-violence-in-indian-country/https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/tribal-news/2019-08-23/photographer-adam-sings-in-the-timber-wants-to-change-the-way-you-see-native-americahttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty-issues/diversity-equity/2023/05/08/berkeley-professor-admits-shes-whitehttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/berkeley-professor-apologizes-false-indigenous-identity-rcna83202https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sfchronicle.com%2Fopinion%2Fopenforum%2Farticle%2Fliz-hoover-uc-berkeley-jacqueline-keeler-19435430.php&psig=AOvVaw1dXaeexX-q6dALB4iQaQZu&ust=1749267536328000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBkQjhxqFwoTCLDhqcvv240DFQAAAAAdAAAAABBl 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 Patrick Hinds (True Crime Obsessed Network) & Gillian Pensavalle (The Hamilcast) to discuss Sean Kirkham, a lifelong hustler who took advantage of U.S. nightclubs and the families of murdered and missing women in Canada. Plus, an ex-con uses identity theft to raise money for his boyfriend's bail bond. Stay Schemin'! (Originally Released 12/06/2021) CONgregation, 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 Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciPatrick Hinds: @patrickhinds_Gillian Pensavalle: @gillianwithag Research By Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES:https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/city-to-finish-women-s-memorial-after-non-profit-folds-1.2126363https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/missing-women-memorial-leaves-trail-of-unpaid-debts-1.2101743https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F3/195/126/556532/https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/founder-of-memorial-to-vancouvers-missing-and-murdered-women-sues-city-for-defamationhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/missing-women-memorial-leaves-trail-of-unpaid-debts-1.2101743https://abc13.com/houston-crime-con-artist-wanted-davion-sandifer-man-accused-of-scamming/11168054/ 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 welcomes the Original Bad Girl of Comedy, Luenell (Hacks), to discuss Miray Cruises’ “Life at Sea” project, a three-year dream cruise sold to paying passengers, only for the company to later admit they didn’t even have a ship. Stay schemin’! Catch Luenell's residency at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club in Las Vegas!CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Did you miss out on a custom-signed Scam Goddess book? Look no more, nab your copy on PODSWAGKeep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciLuenell: @luenell Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://abc7.com/three-year-cruise-canceled-life-at-sea-refund/14102701/https://www.cnn.com/travel/how-the-three-year-cruise-fell-apart/index.htmlhttps://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2023/01/aidaaura-to-leave-carnival-corporation-fleet-this-september/https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2024/11/11/villa-vie-residences-world-cruise/76202126007/https://www.aol.com/passengers-round-world-cruise-now-071736032.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 Amanda Seales (Insecure) to discuss Kyle Sandler, a man who posed as a rich Google executive, opening up a business incubator called the Round House in Opelika, Alabama, ultimately scamming investors out of $1.9 million. Plus, a fortune teller was arrested for fraud and scamming one victim out of $50,000. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 11/15/2021) CONgregation, 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 Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaci Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES:https://www.al.com/news/2021/05/kyle-sandler-explains-how-he-conned-opelika-out-of-19-million-on-hbos-generation-hustle.htmlhttps://www.al.com/news/2018/08/auburn_man_pleads_guilty_to_de.htmlhttps://www.al.com/news/2019/02/how-an-alabama-city-fell-for-a-massive-19-million-scam.htmlhttps://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2021/04/kyle-sandler-john-mcafee-associate-who-scammed-alabama-town-out-of-19-million-featured-on-hbos-generation-hustle.htmlhttps://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/crime/2019/03/26/lee-county-roundhouse-founder-kyle-sandler-sentenced-prison/3279308002/https://www.foxla.com/news/fortune-teller-arrested-for-fraud-riverside-police-find-snake-voodoo-doll-satanic-items 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 Lauren, Rachel, and Mariah Smith (The Smith Sisters) to discuss their individual relationships with scams, and they do not disappoint. Then, they dive into the story of a mysterious New Hampshire man who’s been traveling the country for years, running a “classic pavement scam” that no one seems able to stop. He might knock on your door, and if he does, that means trouble is in town. Stay schemin’! CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Did you miss out on a custom-signed Scam Goddess book? Look no more, nab your copy on PODSWAG Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciLauren Smith: @mslasRachel Smith: @privatecitizenrachelMariah Smith: @mariahmariahmariahThe Smith Sisters: @smithsisterslive Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://www.cleveland19.com/2025/05/13/northeast-ohio-police-warn-residents-about-henry-stanley-his-asphalt-scam/https://www.ky3.com/video/2024/08/27/your-side-investigation-lebanon-mo-business-owner-says-she-was-scammed-by-traveling-asphalt-company/https://pavingprosraleigh.com/5-ways-to-identify-an-asphalt-paving-scam-before-it-happens/https://patch.com/florida/lakeland/asphalt-paving-business-scam-uncovered-winter-haven-sheriff 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 Dave Schilling (Galaxy Brains) to discuss how a fake high school named Bishop Sycamore ended up playing against an elite football team on ESPN to their own dismay. Plus, a total of 15 former NFL players pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 11/08/2021) CONgregation, 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 Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciDave Schilling:@dwschilling Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES:https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/highschool/2021/09/10/bishop-sycamore-football-whats-next-questionable-ohio-school/5774700001/https://www.complex.com/sports/bishop-sycamore-lies-espn-play-on-national-tvhttps://www.complex.com/sports/bishop-sycamore-lies-espn-play-on-national-tv?utm_campaign=sportstw&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=socialhttps://awfulannouncing.com/espn/we-learned-more-about-how-bishop-sycamore-ended-up-playing-on-espn-and-its-only-getting-shadier.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitterhttps://awfulannouncing.com/high-school/bishop-sycamore-head-coach-we-are-not-a-school-but-a-post-grad-football-academy.htmlhttps://awfulannouncing.com/high-school/prep-gridiron-logistics-bishop-sycamore-message-boards.htmlhttps://awfulannouncing.com/high-school/bishop-sycamore-scandal-2021-football-opponents-canceled-game.htmlhttps://www.wpxi.com/sports/high-school-football/ohio-football-team-allegedly-lied-its-way-onto-espn-played-sto-rox-days-earlier/DO4MFXBN6RFAJIYX2MSA3UUDSU/ 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 writer, comedian, and actor Sabrina Wu (Murderbot, Joy Ride) to grab their monocle and magnifying glass and dive into the strange story of Jerry and Rita Alter, a sweet couple from New Mexico who passed away, and may have stolen a $160 million Willem de Kooning painting just to hang it behind their bedroom door.Plus, in Scammer of the Week: a homeowners’ association goes full villain after Irena Green’s lawn turned a little less green and somehow, it ends with her getting arrested. Stay schemin’! CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Did you miss out on a custom-signed Scam Goddess book? Look no more, nab your copy on PODSWAG Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciSabrina Wu: @asabrinawu Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/09/nyregion/a-de-kooning-a-theft-and-an-enduring-mystery.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/arts/de-kooning-higgins-sharp-harwood-fbi.html?unlocked_article_code=1.YE8.GU2s.vAP6jr-Zr2bc&smid=url-shareThe Thief Collector documentary https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/04/fbi-new-mexico-teachers-alleged-art-thieveshttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/i-team-investigates/hoa-violations-involving-womans-brown-grass-led-to-her-being-arrested-and-jailed-for-seven-dayshttps://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/09/15/long-lost-willem-de-kooning-painting-makes-its-way-back-arizona/8058998001/https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/arts-letters/articles/de-kooning-art-thefthttps://www.scdailypress.com/2024/03/15/california-writer-finds-two-stolen-works-estate-now-famous-cliff-couple/ 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 Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything) to discuss amateur British archeologist Charles Dawson, who committed one of the greatest frauds in all of archaeological history. Plus, “Yellowstone” actress Q’orianka Kilcher has been charged with two felony counts of workers’ compensation fraud. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 09/19/2022) CONgregation, 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 Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciAdam Conover: @adamconover Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES:https://www.livescience.com/56327-piltdown-man-hoax.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/science/2012/feb/05/piltdown-man-archaeologys-greatest-hoaxhttps://people.com/tv/qorianka-kilcher-insurance-fraud-case-everything-to-know/ 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.
