Santos, Bankman-Fried, King and More! UPDATES w/ Jennifer Welch & Angie Sullivan
Dec 5, 2023
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Jennifer Welch & Angie Sullivan join Scam Goddess to provide updates on notorious scammers Rep. George Santos, Sam Bankman-Fried, Shaun King, and Bishop Lamor Whitehead. They discuss falling for scams, the allure of scams, affordable luxury, life insurance, suspicious job offers and emails, Republican infighting, the fraud case of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, fraud and deception including rescuing hostages and church scams. The hosts also share updates, announcements, and appreciation.
Shaun King falsely claimed involvement in the release of American hostages from Hamas, igniting controversy and skepticism.
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX cryptocurrency exchange, has been found guilty of fraud amounting to $8 billion and faces potential imprisonment of 110 years.
George Santos, a Republican representative, alleges misconduct by his colleagues, highlighting a lack of loyalty and personal gain overshadowing party well-being in politics.
Deep dives
Shawn King's False Claim of Hostage Rescue
Shawn King, a writer and activist, has come under scrutiny once again for claiming to have played a role in the release of two American hostages from Hamas. However, his claim has been met with skepticism, and he is now engaged in an online argument with the family of the hostages. Many question the authenticity of his involvement, especially considering the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel.
Sam Bankman-Fried Found Guilty of Fraud
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX cryptocurrency exchange, has been found guilty of committing fraud totaling over $8 billion. He faces a potential sentence of up to 110 years in prison. Bankman-Fried maintains his innocence and plans to continue fighting the charges against him. He is also awaiting trial for separate charges related to political bribery.
The Shady History of Activist Shaun King
Shaun King, a writer and self-proclaimed activist, has a history of questionable actions and misuse of funds. Recently, he made false claims of being involved in the release of hostages from Hamas, sparking controversy and skepticism. This is not the first time King has faced criticism for his activities and alleged misrepresentation of his charitable efforts.
George Santos Accuses Fellow Republicans of Wrongdoings
George Santos, a Republican representative, has accused his colleagues of drunkenness, adultery, insider trading, and more. This internal feud within the Republican party has highlighted the lack of loyalty among members and the focus on personal gain rather than the well-being of the party. While Santos' claims have generated attention, they come at a time when dishonesty and unethical behavior are increasingly normalized in politics, making it harder to discern truth from manipulation.
Bishop Lemur Whitehead's Frauds and Scams
Bishop Lemur Whitehead, also known as Pastor Gucci, has been involved in multiple fraudulent activities. After staging a robbery during a sermon where $1 million in jewelry was allegedly stolen, he has now faced accusations of falsely claiming ownership of a church building and evicting the congregation. Additional charges include scamming a parishioner out of her life savings, forcing a businessman into giving him a loan, and faking bank records. These actions expose the dark side of individuals who exploit their positions of influence in religious institutions for personal gain.
What’s Poppin Con-gregation? This week, Jennifer Welch & Angie Sullivan, hosts of the I’ve Had It Podcast, join us for an update on some of our favorite scammers: Rep. George Santos, Sam Bankman-Fried, Shaun King and Bishop Lamor Whitehead. They have been busy and you don’t want to miss where they are now! Stay Schemin’!
NOTE: On Friday, Dec. 1st, 2023, The House of Representatives voted to expel Congressman George Santos over ethics violations.
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