Scamfluencers ENCORE: George Santos: Putting the "Con" in Congress | 173
Aug 18, 2025
George Santos' wild fabrications captivated the nation, raising questions about his life story and political ambitions. From flamboyant drag performances to scandalous campaign financing, his journey is a rollercoaster of deceit. Legal troubles culminated in his expulsion from Congress and guilty pleas for wire fraud and identity theft. The podcast unveils the bizarre anecdotes and morally questionable actions that characterized Santos' chase for fame, highlighting the unsettling intersection of truth and falsehood in modern politics.
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Old Friend Spots Stolen Scarf
- Gregory recognized George (then Anthony DeVolder) on TV at a Stop the Steal rally and noticed a Burberry scarf he claimed was stolen from him.
- This early relationship illustrates George's pattern of petty theft and reinvention across years.
Blank Check Fraud In Brazil
- In Brazil, George used a found blank check and a fake ID to buy $1,300 worth of clothes and shoes.
- That incident led to fraud charges and set a recurring pattern of forging identities to get luxury goods.
Charity Fundraiser That Never Helped
- George ran a charity called Friends of Pets United and set up a GoFundMe for Richard's dog, Sapphire, but allegedly withheld the raised money.
- Sapphire never got surgery and later died, illustrating harm his schemes caused vulnerable people.