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Scam Goddess
Re-Release: Santa Claus Con w/ Larry Owens
Dec 26, 2023
Larry Owens, comedian and actor, discusses John Duval Gluck, the conman who popularized writing letters to Santa Claus in the beginning of the 20th century. The podcast also explores scams involving the Evolving Apes NFT project and the history of Santa Con. Stay tuned for insights into the embezzlement scam by John and the rise and fall of the Revolve Apes NFT project.
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- John Duval Gluck founded the Santa Claus Association, a seemingly philanthropic organization that gathered donations and delivered gifts to underprivileged children during Christmas, but behind the scenes, he relied on fraudulent schemes and created fake charities.
- John's involvement with the American Boy Scouts Association, which he used to volunteer for his Santa Claus Association, was filled with scandal, including a fatal shooting, tarnishing his otherwise seemingly philanthropic efforts.
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John's successful charity work and building plans
In the early 1900s, John initiated the Santa Claus Association to help underprivileged children during Christmas. He gathered donations from wealthy families and coordinated the delivery of gifts. The association grew quickly, and John announced plans for a unique Santa Claus building made of white marble, intending to create a real-life Santa's workshop. The building would house offices, charities, and a bazaar to sell or give away toys from around the world. John's charity work seemed legitimate and garnered support from prominent figures.
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