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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:

Fraud Friday: Friday Night Frauds w/ Dave Schilling Oct 13, 2023

Show notes

Happy Fraud Fridays! Fraud Fridays is where we bring back your favorite episodes from behind the paywall. Straight from the Scam Goddess vault is the re-release of our episode with comedian Dave Schilling. We discuss how a fake high school, Bishop Sycamore High, ended up playing against an elite football program on ESPN. Plus, a total of 15 former NFL players pled guilty to healthcare fraud. Stay Schemin'!

This was recorded on November 01, 2021.

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-tv

https://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=twitter

https://awfulannouncing.com/high-school/bishop-sycamore-head-coach-we-are-not-a-school-but-a-post-grad-football-academy.html

https://awfulannouncing.com/high-school/prep-gridiron-logistics-bishop-sycamore-message-boards.html

https://awfulannouncing.com/high-school/bishop-sycamore-scandal-2021-football-opponents-canceled-game.html

https://www.wpxi.com/sports/high-school-football/ohio-football-team-allegedly-lied-its-way-onto-espn-played-sto-rox-days-earlier/DO4MFXBN6RFAJIYX2MSA3UUDSU/

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The QAnon Currency Con Leader w/ Morgan Jay Oct 10, 2023

Show notes

What’s poppin’ Con-gregration? This week, comedian Morgan Jay joins the show to discuss Michael Protzman, the leader of a QAnon cult who recently passed away. His life and perhaps even his death contributed to scam after scam, earning him a rabid and well-paying following. Also, find out the falsehood that was the basis of the June 2023 Supreme Court ruling that a Christian graphic artist could refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples on the basis of the First Amendment. Stay Schemin’!

CW @41:10 – mention of Antisemitism

This episode was recorded on September 11, 2023.

Follow on Instagram:
Morgan Jay @morganjay
Laci Mosley @divalaci
Scam Goddess Podcast @scamgoddesspod

Research by Kaelyn Brandt

Sources:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/88x8b4/michael-protzman-negative48-jfk-qanon-dead

https://www.vice.com/en/article/akew5p/qanon-jfk-crypto?utm_source=vicenewsfacebook&fbclid=IwAR2dlTdPfkz7ORqZTTibN3bVgoW16ns5FSfKpgLIAtPEF_0G6XzHFvbEOCw

https://www.vice.com/en/article/qjb8mv/qanon-jfk-cult-tearing-families-apart

https://www.vice.com/en/article/g5qpe7/qanon-dallas-jfk-michael-brian-protzman-negative48

https://www.vice.com/en/article/xgd85a/qanon-dallas-jfk-trump

https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-gay-rights-website-designer-aa529361bc939c837ec2ece216b296d5

https://www.npr.org/2023/07/01/1185632827/web-designer-supreme-court-gay-couples

https://www.complex.com/life/a/tracewilliamcowen/video-man-failing-rob-nail-salon-ignore-him

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The Culty Con of Teal Swan w/ Sarah Marshall Oct 03, 2023

Show notes

What’s Poppin’ Congregation? Today, Sarah Marshall is back to discuss Teal Swan, a 38-year-old self-proclaimed spiritual leader whose practices have led some of her followers to self-harmful behaviors. She denies that “she is in any way a cult leader.” Plus, a bible salesman has been accused of orchestrating a multi-million dollar fraud in a scheme that spans almost a decade. Stay Schemin’!

Research by Kaelyn Brandt

SOURCES

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/08/205915/the-gateway-teal-swan-youtube-cult-jennings-brown

https://www.eonline.com/news/1335268/inside-the-deep-end-the-rise-of-teal-swan-and-her-controversial-completion-process-program

https://medium.com/the-conscious-way/the-deep-end-why-teal-swan-is-a-spiritual-narcissist-6e0fc407000f

https://www.salon.com/2022/05/19/is-teal-swan-the-controversial-spiritualist-or-scammer-in-the-deep-end/

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The Many Faces of Ferdinand Waldo Demara w/ Eric Andre Sep 26, 2023

Show notes

What’s Poppin’ Con- gregration? This week, comedian Eric Andre joins the show to discuss Ferdinand Waldo Demara, a man of many trades, master of perhaps a few, with the credentials of none. Plus, a team of two computer science students have recently tried to determine if their AI-generated images of women were realistic enough to trick paying customers. Stay Schemin’!

“Bombing with Eric Andre'' is part of Will Ferrell’s and iHeartMedia’s Big Money Players Network and link to the following: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-bombing-with-eric-andre-120233938/

To See Eric Andre on tour to go: https://www.ericandretour.com/tour

SCAM GODDESS LIVE On Oct. 8th In NYC.

For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scam-goddess-live-tickets-716150414167?aff=odwdwdspacecraft

Follow on Instagram:

Eric Andre @ericfuckingandre
Laci Mosley @divalaci
Scam Goddess Podcast @scamgoddesspod

Research by Kaeyln Brandt.

Sources:

https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/2021/3/dial-c-for-con-artist

https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/where-is-the-hollywood-con-queen-now-anand-sippy-hargobing-tahilramani

ABC News’ Nightline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8FEKG99Hnk&t=479s

HBO Max’s Generation Hustle: Season 1, Episode 1

https://newstalkkzrg.com/2023/08/16/oklahoma-police-capture-teenage-con-artist/

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/12/tyrese-gibson-sues-home-depot-racial-discrimination

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Safe Space for Robbery w/ Franchesca Ramsey & De’Lon Grant Sep 19, 2023

Show notes

What’s Poppin’ Con-gregration? This week, Franchesca Ramsey & De’Lon Grant join the show to discuss an update on the Hollywood Con Queen, an exceptionally talented catfish who conned hundreds of people in the film industry over the phone. Plus, a teenage con artist has been arrested after allegedly defrauding a car dealership out of almost $100,000. Stay Schemin’!

Follow on Instagram:

Franchesca Ramsey @chescaleigh

De’lon Grant @thedelondotcom

Laci Mosley @divalaci

Scam Goddess Podcast @scamgoddesspod

Research by Kaelyn Brandt

Sources:

https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/2021/3/dial-c-for-con-artist

https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/where-is-the-hollywood-con-queen-now-anand-sippy-hargobing-tahilramani

ABC News’ Nightline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8FEKG99Hnk&t=479s

HBO Max’s Generation Hustle: Season 1, Episode 1

https://newstalkkzrg.com/2023/08/16/oklahoma-police-capture-teenage-con-artist/

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/12/tyrese-gibson-sues-home-depot-racial-discrimination

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The Govt. Horse Hustler w/ Adam Conover Sep 12, 2023

Show notes

What’s poppin’ Con-gregration? This week, we have comedian Adam Conover giving us an update on the WGA/SAG strike. We also discuss Rita Crundwell, who drained tens of millions of dollars from the rural city of Dixon, Illinois to spend money on hundreds of luxury horses. Plus, find out how the DEA accidentally sent $55,000 in crypto it had seized to a cryptocurrency scammer. Stay Schemin’!

Follow on Instagram:

Adam Conover @adamconover
Laci Mosley @divalaci
Scam Goddess Podcast @scamgoddesspod

Check out Adam’s stand-up comedy tour in a city near you. Go to adamconover.net for more info!

Researched By Kaelyn Brandt

SOURCES

https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2023/08/24/dea-accidentally-sends-50000-in-drug-proceeds-to-crypto-scammer/?sh=354650c63d12

https://www.insideedition.com/5814-she-lived-like-a-queen-by-scamming-an-entire-city

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/05/12/dixon-illinois-city-fraud-betrayal-00075869

https://gohorseshow.com/2011/10/darcy-and-jonathans-favorite-congress-stalls/

http://galleries.apps.chicagotribune.com/chi-120727-crundwell-luxury-motor-home-pictures/

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The Better Scam Bureau w/ Alesha Reneè Sep 05, 2023

Show notes

What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, actress, producer and creator Alesha Reneé joins the show to discuss Charlie Javice, a businesswoman who sold her fast-growing tech startup to JP Morgan for $175 million, only to have partners realize she made up most of her success. Plus, a Chicago rapper has agreed to plead guilty to wire fraud and lying to federal agents. Stay schemin’!

Follow on Instagram:

Alesha Reneé @iamalesharenee

Laci Mosley @divalaci

Scam Goddess Podcast @scamgoddesspod

Check out "Unleash For Love" on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Unleash-for-Love-Audiobook/B0CB9FYCV3?qid=1689358839&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=2KW0AGES9C467X5989WV&pageLoadId=Bp8khEy2uajOMeuU&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c

Research by Kaelyn Brandt

SOURCES:

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-g-herbo-chicago-rapper-pleads-guilty-federal-fraud-charges-20230719-o33a2tgmrvbr5cqwu7vg2m4r7q-story.html

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/g-herbo-chicago-rapper-plead-guilty-fraud-scheme-1234792168/

https://apnews.com/article/frank-founder-charlie-javice-lawsuit-5e990e78598507a08863836648d29aad

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexandralevine/2023/01/19/charlie-javice-jp-morgan-frank-lawsuit/?sh=abe21a51f647

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2023/05/22/frank-founder-charlie-javice-pleads-not-guilty-to-fraud-over-jpmorgan-sale/?sh=2e2608b2139e

https://www.reuters.com/legal/startup-founder-accused-defrauding-jpmorgan-is-indicted-2023-05-18/

https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a38955743/tinder-swindler-simon-leviev-true-story-where-is-he-now/

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50 Shades of Grifting w/ Mary Anthony, Kimia Behpoornia, Josh Brekhus & James Mannion Aug 29, 2023

Show notes

What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, we welcome comedians Josh Brekhus, Kimia Behpoornia, James Mannion, and Mary Anthony. Along with Laci, they’re a part of the UCB improv group LEROY. They discuss David Saffron, a part-time BDSM club owner and crypto Ponzi schemer. Plus, we explore how one of Twitter’s most quickly-growing viral left-wing voices has turned out to perhaps be a total fake. Stay Schemin’!

This episode was recorded on July 26th, 2023.
Follow on Instagram:

Josh Brekhus @jbrekhus

Kimia Behpoornia @childclown

James Mannion @pizzamannion (ON TWITTER AKA X)

Mary Anthony @maryeanthony

Laci Mosley @divalaci

Scam Goddess Podcast @scamgoddesspod

Researched by Kaelyn Brandt
Sources:
https://www.thedailybeast.com/sandm-scammer-david-saffron-charged-with-bitcoin-ponzi-scheme

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/04/twitter-erica-marsh-suspended/

https://www.neopets.com/jubjub/

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‘Say Hello To My Little Fraud’ w/ Jamie Loftus Aug 22, 2023

Show notes

What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, comedian Jamie Loftus joins the show to discuss John Wojtowicz, a con man who made international headlines after robbing a bank and creating a hostage situation “for love.” His story inspired the Academy Award Winning film “Dog Day Afternoon” starring Al Pacino. Plus, a California Instagram “momfluencer” was sentenced to 90 days in prison after falsely reporting that a couple had attempted to kidnap her two children. Stay Schemin’!

This episode was recorded on July 25th, 2023.

Follow on Instagram:

Jamie Loftus @jamiechristsuperstar
Laci Mosley @divalaci
Scam Goddess Podcast @scamgoddesspod

Research by Kaelyn Brandt

SOURCES

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/ex-sonoma-county-mom-influencer-katie-sorensen-sentenced-to-30-days-in-cu/

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/30/us/katie-sorensen-fake-kidnapping-california-jail.html

https://allthatsinteresting.com/john-wojtowicz

https://www.insideedition.com/how-the-bungled-brooklyn-bank-robbery-that-inspired-dog-day-afternoon-made-1-man-a-household-name

https://books.google.com/books?id=5VYEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA66#v=onepage&q&f=false

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-31457718

https://slate.com/business/2023/06/shein-influencer-fast-fashion-hauls.html

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The Bank Robbin’ Bicyclist w/ Sasheer Zamata Aug 15, 2023

Show notes

What’s poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, comedian Sasheer Zamata joins the show to discuss Thomas Justice, a once-promising cyclist prodigy turned bank robber when his Olympic dreams were no longer viable. Plus, one woman from East Bay, California, was targeted by a phone scammer, and her bank let it happen. Stay Schemin’!

Check out Sasheer’s Comedy Special “First Woman” on 800 Pound Gorilla on August 15th and YouTube on August 29th. https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/sasheer-zamata-the-first-woman

Follow on Instagram:

Sasheer Zamata @thesheertruth

Laci Mosley @divalaci

Scam Goddess Podcast @scamgoddesspod

Research by Kaelyn Brandt

Sources:

https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/february-2019/bicycle-bank-robber-tom-justice/

https://www.bicycling.com/news/a26081001/cyclist-turned-bank-robber-tom-justice/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6655303/The-extraordinary-story-Olympic-track-cycling-hopeful-turned-serial-bank-robber.html

https://abc7news.com/bank-impostor-scam-wells-fargo-wire-transfer-fraud-scammer-pretends-to-be/13407340/

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