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What's poppin' con-gregation? This week, Priscilla Davies joins us to discuss the phony spokesperson for a company known as the "Uber of helicopters." Plus, a gun safety organization pulls off a powerful protest, scamming former NRA president David Keene. Stay schemin'!  Research by Kaeyln Brandt.  Sources: https://www.businessinsider.com/blade-helicopter-had-fake-spokesperson-2021-6# https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/06/24/former-nra-president-tricked-into-grad-speech-gun-violence-video/5334564001/ https://brs-apartments.flyblade.com/blade/production/uploaded-assets/1605626363.pdf https://www.blade.com/

What's poppin' con-gregation? This week, Chris Gethard joins us to discuss how a CEO created a Hype House style podcasting network that led to lawsuits and fallout. Plus, someone steals more than 42,000 pounds of pistachios in California. Stay schemin'!  Research by Kaeyln Brandt.  Note: The Hype House story was first reported by journalist Ashley Carman in her investigative piece published in the Verge entitled, "The Podcasting Hype House from Hell: How China's Biggest Audio Platform Funded One Man's Frat Boy Dreams." Much of this week's story is based around Ashley's original reporting. Sources: https://www.theverge.com/22526502/himalaya-histudios-notorious-llc-podcast-audio-hype-house https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/06/21/pistachio-theft-alberto-montemayor-touchstone/ https://www.instagram.com/notorious.llc/ https://notorious.llc/creators/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/colettecoleman/2020/10/19/with-the-dumpster-fyre-podcast-fyre-festivals-founder-is-back-with-an-audio-tell-all-from-prison/?sh=24d1c81b7cd3

What's poppin, exclusive premium con-gregation? For the last episode of the season, it feels like y'all are scamming us. From a chatty Amazon worker with a prelude to a scam and a movie like saga of a predatory step dad taking advantage of a vulnerable family, these letters are unreal. Stay schemin!

What's poppin' con-gregation? This week, JB Smoove joins us to discuss an Italian artist who sold an invisible statue for thousands of dollars. Plus, a Florida man is charged with impersonating a doctor while injecting botox into patients while drinking. Stay schemin'!  Research by Kaeyln Brandt.  Sources: https://scrubsmag.com/fake-doctor-real-botox-and-lots-of-booze-jacksonville-man-arrested-in-fl/ https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/whats-viral/artist-sells-invisible-sculpture-for-over-rs-13-lakh-says-the-vacuum-is-nothing.html https://www.art-rite.it/en/news/detail/14491 https://www.forbes.com/sites/augustinefou/2021/06/04/artist-sells-invisible-sculpture-adtech-sells-the-same-thing/?sh=1676ed0b67a0 https://hypebeast.com/2021/6/salvatore-garau-lo-sono-invisible-sculpture-18k-usd-sale

What's Poppin' con-gregation? This week, Jenny Yang joins us to discuss the story, Action Park, an amusement and water park that was extremely dangerous and the home to a series of money laundering schemes, shady money and scams. Plus, a man is accused of stealing expensive caviar meant for research for lunch among co-workers. Stay Schemin'!

What's poppin' exclusive premium con-gregation? On this episode of Con-Fessions Priscilla and Laci cover stealing from your coffee shop job, comp-ing drinks, plus one about a motorcycle. Stay schemin!

What's Poppin' con-gregation. This week, Monique Heart helps us break down the real life story that inspired the hit 2019 film Hustlers starring Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu. Plus, a Florida man faces 104 felony counts after allegedly using 28 people's personal information to purchase expensive items in area stores.

What's poppin, con-gregation? Singer and Songwriter Dawn Richard, joins us to discuss the controversy surrounding who really invented the Flamin' Hot Cheeto. Plus, a former FBI agent cons $800,000 out of a Texas woman. Stay schemin'!  Research by Kaeyln Brandt.  SOURCES: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-05-16/flamin-hot-cheetos-richard-montanez https://www.newsweek.com/flamin-hot-cheeto-movie-true-story-creator-richard-montanez-1456377 https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/05/20/origin-flamin-hot-cheetos-might-be-hot-lie-millions-will-still-gobble-it-up-anyway/ https://jezebel.com/turns-out-lying-about-inventing-flamin-hot-cheetos-is-a-1846922951 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/31/us/fbi-drug-scheme-charge.html?searchResultPosition=1

What's poppin, exclusive premium con-gregation? From charging influencers overpriced handling fees to Facebook accounts for the dead, this week, we read listener letters detailing the latest social media scams. Stay schemin!

What's poppin, con-gregation? Naomi Ekperigin joins us to discuss how a sexy credit card con artist stole one million dollars out of the ex- wife of a former NBA star. Plus, an Italian hospital worker gets paid for doing nothing for 15 years. Stay schemin'!  Research by Kaeyln Brandt.  SOURCES: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/15/style/serial-con-artist-tracii-hutsona.html https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/serial-con-artist-charged-embezzlement-scheme https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/press-release/file/1368996/download https://www.docketbird.com/court-documents/USA-v-Vician/JUDGMENT-AND-COMMITMENT-by-Judge-Gary-A-Feess-as-to-Defendant-Tracii-Lynne-Show-Vician-1-Count-s-1-10s-13ss-1s-6s-1ss-6ss-7s-9s-7ss-12ss-On-the-Government-039-s-motion-all-remaining-count-of-the-underlying-indictment-information-are-ord-ered-dismisse/cacd-2:2008-cr-00058-405099-00097 https://media.local10.com/document_dev/2019/07/17/Bacon%20Bitch%20vs%20Breakfast%20Bitch_1563388524609_22109233_ver1.0.pdf https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/23/world/europe/italy-hospital-worker-15-years.html https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/crime/san-diego-restaurant-owner-arrested-accused-of-stealing-more-than-1m-joumana-kidd-breakfast-bitch-jason-kidd/509-1c9e5ae8-c727-436b-9e73-f65b364b78c6

What's poppin, con-gregation? Tracie Morrissey joins us to discuss a man caught defrauding 35 of his "girlfriends" in Japan. Also, a former senior advisor in the federal government is accused of stealing from New York City public schools. Stay schemin! Research by Sharilyn Vera.  SOURCES  https://www.mbs.jp/news/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/dyv8xk/japanese-man-arrested-35-girlfriends-fake-birthday https://japantoday.com/category/crime/man-arrested-for-defrauding-his-35-girlfriends https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/27/us/seth-andrew-fraud-money-laundering-charter-school.html

What's poppin, exclusive premium con-gregation? This week, we read a listener letter about a college roommate who fools everyone into free room and board. Plus, a door-to-door utilities scam forces a listener to examine their racial biases. Stay Schemin!

What's poppin, con-gregation?  Yvonne Orji joins us to discuss the Aretha Franklin impostor who found herself performing as the Quasi Queen of Soul.  Plus, a woman is finally arrested after twenty-two attempts to sneak on flights. Stay schemin!   Research by Sharilyn Vera.  SOURCES https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/counterfeit-queen-soul-180969340/ https://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2020/04/the-bizarre-story-of-the-imitation-queen-of-soul/ https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/Woman-with-history-of-airliner-stowaways-arrested-16033015.php

What's poppin, con-gregation? Alaska Thunderfuck joins us to discuss a Victorian era beauty influencer who peddled deadly beauty products. Plus, a bride and groom plan a wedding at a venue they don't own or rent because the Lord said so. Stay schemin! Research by Sharilyn Vera.  Sources:  https://apnews.com/article/bride-groom-crashers-illegal-wedding-130c7270d0d206f61e08f1b197779815 https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/who-was-madame-rachel-scam https://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/170084/Victorian-con-artist-Madame-Rachel-Fortune-from-fake-beauty-products

What's poppin, exclusive premium con-gregation? This week, we read a lengthy listener letter warning people of a phony Patagonia site offering "too good to be true" discounts on the outdoor clothing brand. Stay schemin!

What's poppin, con-gregation? Anna Hossnieh joins us to talk about the arrest of Jen Shah, a The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cast member accused of money laundering. Plus, a thieving travel agent who promises Hawaiian dream getaways that turn into vacation nightmares.  Stay schemin!   Research by Sharilyn Vera.  Resources:  https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/04/after-jen-shahs-arrest-how-can-we-keep-enjoying-real-housewives https://nypost.com/2021/03/31/jen-shahs-infamous-shah-ski-chalet-may-be-a-fraud-too/ https://www.travelpulse.com/news/impacting-travel/woman-scams-travelers-out-of-hundreds-of-thousands.html http://www.thepostgame.com/features/201202/utahs-sharrieff-shah-goes-reporter-coach  https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a34620733/jen-shah-husband-sharrieff/

What's poppin, con-gregation? Cody Ziglar joins us 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! Research by Sharilyn Vera.  Resources SOURCES  https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=962&v=9z8AVci97SI&feature=youtu.be 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

It's a feed drop Con-gregation! Check out a new Team Coco podcast called May I Elaborate: Daily Wisdom from JB Smoove. Every morning, JB breaks down an inspirational quote, like only he can, to help you achieve your highest potential.  Plus, he’s not even asking for money! So, enjoy the show and Stay Schemin!

What's poppin, exclusive premium con-gregation? This week, we read an assortment of your fraudulent ways in the listener letters. Also, Scam Goddess has been nominated for Best in Crime and Justice in the 25th Annual Webby Awards. Vote here to support the podcast. Stay schemin!

What's poppin, con-gregation?  Aida Osman joins the show to discuss how an elusive artist used a Banksy inspired NFT to earn millions. Plus, an Australian line - dancing scheme gone wrong. Also, Scam Goddess has been nominated for Best in Crime and Justice in the 25th Annual Webby Awards. Vote here to support the podcast. Stay schemin! Research by Sharilyn Vera.  Resources: Webby Awards : https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2021/podcasts/general-series/crime-justice https://entrepreneurshandbook.co/how-an-nft-artist-used-banksys-popularity-to-make-1-million-in-sales-e7ef4b2209d https://nftartreview.medium.com/the-pseudo-banksy-nft-and-intriguing-aspects-of-appropriation-art-b29a4258f611 https://ycharts.com/indicators/ethereum_price#:~:text=Basic%20Info,from%20156.82%20one%20year%20ago https://pestcontroloffice.com/faq.asp https://twitter.com/Brinkster0x/status/1362683886174498819?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1362683886174498819%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.embedly.com%2Fwidgets%2Fmedia.html%3Ftype%3Dtext2Fhtmlkey%3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07schema%3Dtwitterurl%3Dhttps3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fbrinkster0x%2Fstatus%2F1362683886174498819image%3Dhttps3A%2F%2Fi.embed.ly%2F1%2Fimage3Furl3Dhttps253A252F252Fabs.twimg.com252Ferrors252Flogo46x38.png26key3Da19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07 https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/apr/02/line-dancing-scam-queensland-police-pursue-father-and-son-over-alleged-120000