Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime Podcast Credit Card Scammer Steals Millions For NFL Players | Bella Barcode
Aug 10, 2025
Bella Barcode, a former credit and jewelry fraud queen turned advocate, shares her thrilling journey from high-stakes scams to redemption. She reveals the wild world of credit card fraud and the psychological tactics used in her schemes. Bella opens up about the challenges of living lavishly on someone else's dime and the chaos that ensued when caught by the law. Now an entrepreneur, she discusses her mission to uplift formerly incarcerated women and the power of personal stories to inspire change.
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High-Stakes Jewelry Hustle
- Bella sold high-end jewelry to NFL clients and says she did about $2.3M.
- She adds that $2.3M was "just what they caught" her with.
The 'Approval Game' Phone Trick
- Bella describes calling a fake 1-800 bank line to obtain authorization codes during card declines.
- The operator would confirm funds and give an authorization code to the teller to complete cash advances.
Warning: Don't Try This At Home
- Do not attempt the approval-game or credit-card scams; Bella repeatedly warns of legal consequences.
- She stresses kids shouldn't try it because there are always repercussions and federal risk.