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Part One: John McAfee Is Not Funny Anymore

Behind the Bastards

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The Number One Late Night TV Scam

John McAfee sold magazine descriptions door to door in order to make money for booze, which like his dad, he drank way too much of. In interviews, McAfee claims he made a fortune in the subscriptions business by telling people who answered the door that they'd won a free subscription. They just had to pay a shipping and handling fee. That's how I got my ice potty. It was free, but I just paid $29.99 and shipping and handling. You've never heard of this infomercial? Now, can you sell me one of these fantastic products, Lacey? Listen. Shout out to a number one scammer, Madonna. Pretended to be

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