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Fraud Friday: The Failed Mob Music Mogul w/ Diallo Riddle
Feb 21, 2025
Join Emmy-nominated writer and DJ Diallo Riddle as he dives into the unbelievable tale of Jimmy Sabatino, a con artist who posed as a music mogul. The conversation reveals how he exploited crime ties for luxury perks and examines a viral crypto scam inspired by a hit Netflix show. Riddle shares hilarious anecdotes, from wild strip club nights to high school fast-food follies, while weaving in insights about fraud, fame, and the absurdity of deception in both music and hospitality.
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- The podcast explores the deceptive practices of a con artist who posed as a music executive with ties to crime families.
- It discusses the emergence of cryptocurrency scams, exemplified by a group that profited $3.81 million from a Squid Game-inspired scheme.
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