Scam Goddess Cali City Con Man w/ Ceara O’Sullivan & Griff Stark-Ennis
Jul 23, 2024
Ceara O’Sullivan and Griff Stark-Ennis, hosts of the Petty Crimes podcast, dive into the bizarre tale of Nat Mendelsohn, the mastermind behind a disastrous 1960s real estate scheme in California City. They reveal how the allure of desert land turned into a nightmarish scam. With humor, they discuss the intersection of gullibility and personal anecdotes involving scams, particularly in the gig economy. Their insights highlight the absurdity of promises made by speculators against the stark reality of underdeveloped land, leaving listeners both entertained and informed.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Scams, Dentistry, and Gullibility
02:55 • 6min
Trust Issues in Healthcare: Dentists and Scams
09:16 • 3min
Navigating the Complex World of Scams
12:25 • 15min
Scams and Gig Economy Chronicles
27:34 • 3min
Desert Dreams and Nightmares
30:51 • 13min
The California City Real Estate Scheme
44:07 • 10min
Unveiling California Pines: Reality vs. Illusion
54:32 • 5min
The California City Conundrum
59:18 • 11min
Navigating Social Media and Personal Trust in a Fun Banter
01:09:51 • 3min