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Scam Goddess

Scam Goddess is an award-winning comedy podcast dedicated to fraud and all those who practice it. Every episode, the Scam Goddess herself Laci Mosley (iCarly, Better Call Saul) covers the hottest scams on the streets today while also giving in-depth breakdowns of the wildest robberies, rackets, and capers throughout history. It’s like true crime, but without all the death—aka True Con! Plus, Laci’s always joined by hilarious guests like Conan O’Brien, Miranda Cosgrove, Jameela Jamil, JB Smoove, Nicole Byer, or Matt Rogers. Join the Scam Goddess “Con-gregation” to experience the funny side of fraud. And as Laci always says, stay schemin’!

New episodes every Tuesday. Classic episodes re-released every Friday.

The Scam Goddess TV show based on the podcast premieres on Freeform and Hulu on January 15th!

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Copyright: © 2024 Earwolf Media, LLC

Latest Episodes:

Guru Jagat's Yoga Cult w/ Gilli Nissim Dec 03, 2024

Show notes

Comedy writer and self-proclaimed scammer Gilli Nissim (The Other Two) joins the Con-gregation to help Laci discuss Guru Jagat—aka white woman Katie Griggs—who's the kundalini yoga cult leader and conspiracy theorist subject of the new HBO docuseries "Breath of Fire." But first, Gilli teaches us how to scam your way to cash and prizes by running an old-fashioned scavenger hunt. DISCLAIMER: This episode will dishearten all fans of Yogi Tea and Kettle Chips. Stay schemin'!

This story was primarily reported by Hayley Phelan in her 2021 Vanity Fair profile "The Second Coming of Guru Jagat" and the new HBO docuseries "Breath of Fire" based on her writing.

Buy 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:

Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

Laci Mosley: @divalaci

Gilli Nissim: @time2getgill

Research by Kate Doyle.

SOURCES:

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/11/the-second-coming-of-guru-jagat

https://www.max.com/shows/breath-of-fire/64f63cfe-94c5-4f33-835a-68915f1f4960

https://time.com/7096209/breath-of-fire-hbo-guru-jagat/

https://laist.com/podcasts/imperfectparadise/queen-of-conspiracy-theories

https://www.npr.org/2023/01/02/1146318331/yoga-guru-qanon-conspiracy-theories

https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/tv-shows/who-is-guru-jagat-breath-of-fire/

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/russell-brand-magic-amulet-wifi-airestech-tiktok-b2629426.html

https://www.3ho.org/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjMnhthTV-0&t=3157s

https://www.instagram.com/robotic_disaster/

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Fraud Friday: Girls Trip Gone Bad w/ Danielle Pinnock Nov 29, 2024

Show notes

Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts, Young Sheldon) joins the Con-gregation to discuss Nakesia Washington, a scamming travel agent who specialized in planning trips for the Essence Festival, only to leave clients high and dry. Plus, romance fraud is on the rise and one man sends nearly $500,000 to a love interest he never met. Stay schemin’! (Originally Released 04/11/2022)

Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes" here:

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

Follow on Instagram:

Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

Laci Mosley: @divalaci

Danielle Pinnock: @bodycourage

Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

SOURCES:

https://www.blackenterprise.com/travel-agent-arrested-essence-festival/

https://www.nola.com/news/courts/article_1966499c-9d9e-11e9-874b-9b8a792ac22f.html

https://www.wdsu.com/article/she-hurt-a-lot-of-people-bbb-says-about-obl-travel-owner-after-getting-45-complaints/22692013

https://www.lipstickalley.com/threads/essence-fest-scam-obl-travel-many-claimed-they-have-lost-thousands.1688299/

https://alwaysalist.com/?p=15543

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The Phony Phone Company w/ Andy Richter Nov 26, 2024

Show notes

Andy Richter (The Three Questions, Conan) joins the Con-gregation to break down the story of the An0m encrypted cell phone—a phone branded as "by criminals for criminals"—and international gangster Maximilian "Microsoft" Rivkin who became a criminal influencer for the company. Make sure you listen 'til the end 'cause there's a twist! Stay schemin'!

This story was primarily reported by Joseph Cox in his book Dark Wire:

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/joseph-cox/dark-wire/9781541702691/

Listen to the Andy Richter Call-In Show: Wednesdays on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Radio (Channel 104)

Buy 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:

Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

Laci Mosley: @divalaci

Andy Richter: @richtercommaandy

Research by Jack Pineda.

SOURCES:

https://www.wired.com/story/inside-biggest-fbi-sting-operation-in-history/

https://books.google.com/books/about/Dark_Wire.html?id=L9faEAAAQBAJ

https://therecord.media/maximilian-rivkin-fbi-europol-reward-anom-encrypted-phones

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-us-and-sweden-have-put-a-bounty-on-the-head-of-alleged-an0m-gangster-maximilian-rivkin/news-story/1a92d24061aa3cf4d1e55bf458bd1de9

https://www.vice.com/en/article/anom-phone-arcaneos-fbi-backdoor/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-the-best-phone-to-do-crimes-on/id1614253637?i=1000665605260

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Fraud Friday: The L. Ron Ex-Con w/ Cody Ziglar Nov 22, 2024

Show notes

Cody Ziglar (Futurama, Rick and Morty) joins the Con-gregation to talk about an ex-convict claiming to be the reincarnation of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. Plus, a teen allegedly steals nearly $1 million from a Kroger grocery store. Stay schemin'! (Originally Released 05/03/2021)

Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes" here:

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

Follow on Instagram:

Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

Laci Mosley: @divalaci

Cody Ziglar: @yayforzig

Research by Sharilyn Vera

SOURCES:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/3kgkwv/this-guy-claims-to-be-the-reincarnation-of-l-ron-hubbard

https://www.businessinsider.com/craziest-scientology-facts-leah-remini-2017-1#there-are-at-least-two-mansions-in-california-that-are-maintained-staffed-and-stocked-with-food-in-the-event-of-hubbards-return-wright-says-18

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/atlanta-area-teen-stole-nearly-1m-kroger-grocery-store-over-n1255199

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR03drjMuIU

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The Swiftie Swindler w/ Jamie Loftus Nov 19, 2024

Show notes

Jamie Loftus (Sixteenth Minute of Fame) helps tell Laci's Version of the Taylor Swift New Orleans Holiday House fan meetup that went from daydream to nightmare when superfan Rebecca Fox couldn't deliver on her many promises for the event. Plus, a listener warns us of a poppin' new scam on the streets where unsolicited checks are being sent to people to trick them into signing up for predatory loans. Stay schemin' Con-gregation!

Buy 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:

Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

Laci Mosley: @divalaci

Jamie Loftus: @jamiechristsuperstar

Research by Kate Doyle.

SOURCES:

https://people.com/woman-books-191-hotel-rooms-taylor-swift-new-orleans-eras-tour-exclusive-8731935

https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2024/11/01/taylor-swift-holiday-house-new-orleans/

https://www.fox8live.com/2024/11/01/metairie-woman-who-booked-191-hotel-rooms-retains-lawyer-swifties-suggest-they-were-scammed/

https://betches.com/new-orleans-holiday-house-drama-rebecca-fox/

https://kpel965.com/new-orleans-taylor-swift-holiday-house-hotel-block-complaints-allegations/

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Fraud Friday: The Scheming Superintendent w/ Tracy Clayton Nov 15, 2024

Show notes

Tracy Clayton joins the Con-gregation to talk about Frank Tassone—the superintendent with a 4.0 average in fraud! Frank stole $11.2 million from a Long Island school district and was later portrayed by Hugh Jackman in the HBO movie Bad Education. Plus, we cover a good old-fashioned pyramid scheme from Tracy and Laci’s favorite white woman: Tyra Banks! Stay schemin'! (Originally Released 06/01/2020)

Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes" here:

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

Follow on Instagram:

Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

Laci Mosley: @divalaci

Tracy Clayton: @brokeymcpoverty

Research by Sharilyn Vera

SOURCES:

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/bad-education-hbo-true-story-scandal-fact-check-992263/

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a32291684/bad-education-hbo-true-story-frank-tassone-pamela-gluckin/

https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a32268352/bad-education-hbo-true-story-frank-tassone-now/

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/09/hugh-jackman-movie-bad-education-scandal

https://www.thecut.com/2016/06/tyra-banks-beautytainer.html

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The Wolf of Wall Street w/ Conan O'Brien [Re-Release] Nov 12, 2024

Show notes

Conan O'Brien, the man with "con" in his name, helps Laci discuss stock market manipulator Jordan Belfort who was famously portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in the Wolf of Wall Street. Along the way, Laci tries to teach Conan how to sound less like a cop (hint: it doesn’t work). Stay schemin' con-gregation! (Originally Released 10/26/2020)

Buy 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:

Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

Laci Mosley: @divalaci

Conan O'Brien: @teamcoco

Research by Sharilyn Vera.

SOURCES:

https://www.businessinsider.com/revisiting-jordan-belfort-the-wolf-of-wall-street-2010-3#who-is-jordan-belfort-1

https://www.investopedia.com/investing/who-is-jordan-belfort/

https://wealthlab.co/pump-and-dump-explained

https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/05/061205.asp

https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/white-collar-crime/jordan-belfort/

https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/the-wolf-of-wall-street.php

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Fraud Friday: The Coupon Trap House w/ Nicole Parker Nov 08, 2024

Show notes

Comedian Nicole Parker (Mad TV, The Neighborhood Listen) is here to discuss the inspiration behind the Kristen Bell movie Queenpins: a group of housewives who ran a multi-million dollar fraudulent coupon operation. Plus, somebody’s scamming Nickelback fans. Stay schemin' con-gregation! (Originally Released 08/30/2021)

Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes" here:

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

Follow on Instagram:

Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

Laci Mosley: @divalaci

Nicole Parker: @nfparkergirl

Research by Kaelyn Brandt

SOURCES:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9789433/Arizona-women-busted-25-MILLION-counterfeit-coupons-inspired-new-movie-Kristen-Bell.html

https://www.businessinsider.com/massive-counterfeit-coupon-ring-busted-in-arizona-2012-7

https://couponsinthenews.com/2013/03/12/counterfeit-coupon-ringleader-pleads-guilty/

https://jillcataldo.com/woman_bought_600_counterfeit_coupons/

CBS TV’s “Pink Collar Crimes”, 2018, Season 1 Episode 7, “The Queen of Coupons”

https://nypost.com/2021/05/07/nickelback-fans-are-now-getting-catfished/

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The Dishonorable Justice Clarence Thomas w/ Chelsea Devantez Nov 05, 2024

Show notes

Comedian/writer Chelsea Devantez (Girls5Eva) returns to help break down the alleged fraud committed by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas—from accepting a slew of undisclosed gifts & vacations from major conservative donors, to tax fraud related to an RV loan, to his wife Ginni's various unethical political involvements. Plus, Chelsea tells us how she recently got scammed by... Katherine Heigl?? Stay schemin' Con-gregation!

Buy 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

Buy Chelsea's book "I Shouldn't Be Telling You This (But I'm Going To Anyway)":

https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/chelseadevantez

Follow on Instagram:

Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

Laci Mosley: @divalaci

Chelsea Devantez: @chelseadevantez

Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

SOURCES:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2023/11/09/clarence-thomas-ginni-harlan-crow-gifts/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2023/04/16/clarence-thomas-ginger-financial-disclosure/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2024/02/19/john-oliver-clarence-thomas-supreme-court-offer/

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/05/us/clarence-thomas-rv-anthony-welters.html

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/oct/25/clarence-thomas-anthony-welters-luxury-rv-loan-forgiven

https://www.newsweek.com/exclusive-republican-hits-clarence-thomas-lawsuit-over-his-taxes-1866488

https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2023/07/harlan-crow-yacht-taxes

https://newrepublic.com/post/182635/clarence-thomas-son-mark-martin-jail-relationship

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2024/09/04/clarence-thomas-here-are-all-the-ethics-scandals-involving-the-supreme-court-justice-amid-new-ginni-thomas-report/

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1029312245144653

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Fraud Friday: The Tinder Swindler w/ Miles Gray Nov 01, 2024

Show notes

Miles Gray (The Daily Zeitgeist) joins the Con-gregation to break down the greatest schemer in modern love, conman Simon Leviev who used Tinder to connect with women and manipulate them into supporting his lavish lifestyle. We swipe right! (Originally Released 06/15/2020)

Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes" here:

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

Follow on Instagram:

Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

Laci Mosley: @divalaci

Miles Gray: @milesofgray

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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