Top of the Friday to you, con-gregation! We re-visiting one of our many episodes with Nicole Byer where we break down the fake Irish heiress who scammed her way into a pot of gold worth around ninety thousand dollars. Plus, the car actually appreciates when you drive it off the lot if you didn’t pay for it. Stay schemin'! This was originally released Sept. 15th, 2020. Pre-Order 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 Godde ..read more

What's Poppin' Con-gregation? This week, Tre Stewart joins the show to discuss Arlan Galbraith, who for seven years was the reigning Pigeon King of Canada. But his kingdom fell when it was discovered his pigeons were useless. Stay Schemin’!  This was originally recorded on April 02, 2024.  Pre-Order 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  Tre Stewart: @treste ..read more

It's Fraud Friday! This week, we revisit our episode with Sasheer Zamata where she and Laci expose the man who told people he was a government spy who needed money and those people were like “sure.” Stay schemin’! This was originally released Sept. 8, 2020. Pre-Order 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 Sasheer Zamata: @thesheertruth Research by Sharilyn Vera. So ..read more

What's Poppin' Con-gregation? This week, Josh Gondelman joins the show to discuss the cons for conferences. First, we discuss the ridiculously underwhelming Wonka experience in Glasgow, Scotland followed by the unorganized beauty conference TanaCon hosted by YouTube beauty influencer, Tana Mongeau in Anaheim, CA in 2018. Stay Schemin' and let the scam find you! This was recorded on April 01, 2024.  Check out Josh Gondelman at the Bell House in NYC on June 21st! For tickets: https://www.joshgondelman.com/ Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts ..read more

Happy Fraud Friday, Con-gregation! This week we are revisiting our episode with Joel Kim Booster to dissect a surgeon who not only was a pathological liar but also had multiple families. Trash! Always get a second opinion, and stay schemin! This was originally released on September 01, 2020. Pre-Order 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 Joel Kim Booster: @ihatejoel ..read more

What’s poppin’, con-gregation? This week we revisit our episode where Vicky Vox and Laci expose the conman who pocketed over $250,000 dollars from a government biofuel program. But to be fair, he did have three wives to feed. In other polygamy news, they cover another Mormon mastermind who tried to give his parole the slip. Stay schemin’!   This episode was originally released on August 11th, 2020. Pre-Order 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 ..read more

What's poppin, con-gregation? This week we revisit our episode with Brandon Kyle Goodman! Brandon joins the show to discuss an attorney who went from defending drug possession cases to conning millions from Columbian drug lords. Plus, a lawsuit claiming Subway's sandwiches have no tuna or fish! Stay schemin! This episode was originally recorded on April 6th, 2021. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci  Brandon Kyle Goodman: @brandonkylegoodman   Research by Sharilyn Vera.  SOURCES: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/10/31/texas ..read more

What’s up, con-gregation? This week we revisit our episode when Trixie Mattel scammed her way onto the podcast to discuss a man scammin’ on the gram. We’re all for a flex but it’s harder to flex from prison. Plus, Laci and Trixie talk about the hero using government contracts to scam the government. Stay schemin’, but maybe don’t post about it!   NOTE: @hushpuppi, aka Ramon Olorunwa Abbas featured in this historic hoodwink, is no longer available on Instagram. You will find many photos of hushpuppi if placed in the search.  This episode was originally released on July 28th, 2020. F ..read more

What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, comedian and bishop to show, Chris Gethard joins us to discuss Oscar Hartzell, a farmer who rose to riches after using the story of a 16th century knight to scam the Midwest United States. Stay Schemin’!   This was recorded on Feb. 05, 2024. Check out Chris’s ebook and audiobook titled Dad at Peace at https://www.everand.com/audiobook/701237001/Dad-at-Peace Check out Chris’s non-profit, Laughing Together, an organization that help bring arts programming into schools. https://laughingtogether.org/ Follow on Instagram: Scam Godde ..read more

It’s Friday, con-gregation! This week, we revisit our episode with Yassir Lester all about the Fyre Festival. Yassir and Laci break down false promises, class action lawsuits, and of course, that infamous “take one for the team” incident surrounding the infamous Fyre Festival. Plus a bonus music industry scam. Stay schemin!   This episode was originally released on July 21st, 2020.  Follow on Instagram:  Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Yassir Lester: @yassir_lester Research by Sharilyn Vera.  Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbea ..read more