The Dishonorable Justice Clarence Thomas (w/ Chelsea Devantez)
5 November - 58 mins explicitComedian/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!
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Fraud Friday: The L. Ron Ex-Con (w/ Cody Ziglar)
explicitCody 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
1 hour 6 mins
22 November Finished
The Swiftie Swindler (w/ Jamie Loftus)
explicitJamie 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/
1 hour 9 mins
19 November Finished
Fraud Friday: The Scheming Superintendent (w/ Tracy Clayton)
explicitTracy 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
1 hour 13 mins
15 November Finished
The Wolf of Wall Street (w/ Conan O'Brien) [Re-Release]
explicitConan 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
1 hour 4 mins
12 November Finished
Fraud Friday: The Coupon Trap House (w/ Nicole Parker)
explicitComedian 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/
1 hour 9 mins
8 November Finished