Scam Goddess

Earwolf & Laci Mosley
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Jan 23, 2024 • 1h 4min

The Scams of Swagg Man w/ Roz Hernandez

What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, Comedian Roz Hernandez joins the show to discuss the many alleged schemes and scams of French-Arab rapper Swagg Man aka Rayan Sanches aka Iteb Zaibet. Stay schemin’!  Check out Roz’s TV series “Living for the Dead” on Hulu and Disney Plus. Also, check out Roz’s podcast “Ghosted! by Roz Hernandez.”  This was recorded on Nov. 14th 2023.  Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciRoz Hernandez: @rozhernandez Research by Kaelyn Brandt Sources:https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/rapper-swagg-man-accused-scamming-fans-what-happened-1234771874/https://www.wired.com/story/chat-gpt-crypto-botnet-scam/?redirectURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wired.com%2Fstory%2Fchat-gpt-crypto-botnet-scam%2Fhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi695iT5jNU Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jan 19, 2024 • 1h 11min

Fraud Friday: The Fake French Minister w/ Baron Vaughn

Joyeux vendredi, con-gregation! We go back to our episode with Baron Vaughn on ze podcast. We discuss ze French imposter who scammed his way into millions. Très wild, non? Hon hon hon. Stay schemin!This was recorded on December 3rd, 2020.Research by Sharilyn VeraSources:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48510027https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/11/world/europe/france-identity-fraud-le-drian.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/how-scammers-used-a-silicone-mask-and-skype-to-impersonate-a-french-minister-and-steal-90-million/2019/06/20/601ca6ac-9375-11e9-b72d-d56510fa753e_story.htmlhttps://www.intheknow.com/2020/11/02/influencer-hamptons-squat/https://www.instagram.com/marisahochberg/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jan 16, 2024 • 1h 21min

The Audacity of Carl Erik Rinsch w/ Beth Stelling

Comedian Beth Stelling joins the host to discuss Carl Erik Rinsch, who sold a non-existent sci-fi series to Netflix for over $50 million. They also talk about the challenges women face in the industry, financial stress, various scams, the use of red ink on medical bills, and the production challenges of a film. They delve into the audacity of Rinsch, Beth Stelling's Netflix special, and their social media presence.
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Jan 12, 2024 • 1h 2min

Fraud Friday: The Bread Bamboozler w/ Sam Richardson

Happy Fraud Fridays Con-gregation! We revisit our episode with the Emmy Award winning comedian and actor Sam Richardson about a bogus UK baker with no oven and a fake government scam. Also, a Bruno Mars catfish story gone wrong. Stay Schemin'!This was recorded March 1st, 2021.Research by Sharilyn VeraSources: https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/dishonest-baker-who-warmed-freshly-19447322https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9524664/bruno-mars-impersonator-scams-texas-woman-out-of-100000https://www.tmz.com/2021/02/10/bruno-mars-catfish-texas-100k-money/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jan 9, 2024 • 1h 23min

I’m Gay, Not Blind: Scam Goddess Live in Chicago w/ Sydnee Washington, Skyler Higley & Ashley Ray

Comedians Sydnee Washington, Skyler Higley and Ashley Ray discuss the Jussie Smollett scam, including the controversial claims, the suspicious letter, and the details of the incident. They also share humorous observations of the audience and discuss faking a hate crime.
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Jan 5, 2024 • 46min

Fraud Friday: The Fake Aretha Franklin w/ Yvonne Orji

In this episode, comedian Yvonne Orji joins to discuss the infamous Aretha Franklin impostor and a woman's persistent attempts to sneak on flights. They also touch on Nigerian scams, therapy benefits, and the pressure to conform to church ideals while still enjoying certain music.
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Jan 2, 2024 • 1h 4min

Re-Release: The Thieving Thespian w/ Jack O'Brien

Jack O'Brien, host of The Daily Zeitgeist podcast, discusses an actor involved in a massive Ponzi scheme and MAGA supporters being conned by the Trump campaign.
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Dec 29, 2023 • 1h 3min

Fraud Friday: Lil' Ponzi Schemer w/ Rosebud Baker

Comedian Rosebud Baker discusses a teenage nightclub owner's ponzi scheme. They also talk about Fox News promoting livestock deworming medication as a cure for covid, open communication with doctors, and a dangerous COVID-19 treatment recommendation using horse dewormers.
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Dec 26, 2023 • 1h 7min

Re-Release: Santa Claus Con w/ Larry Owens

Larry Owens, comedian and actor, discusses John Duval Gluck, the conman who popularized writing letters to Santa Claus in the beginning of the 20th century. The podcast also explores scams involving the Evolving Apes NFT project and the history of Santa Con. Stay tuned for insights into the embezzlement scam by John and the rise and fall of the Revolve Apes NFT project.
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Dec 22, 2023 • 1h 12min

Fraud Friday: The Last Ride of Peggy Jo w/ James Mastraieni

In this episode of Scam Goddess, comedian James Mastraieni joins as a guest to discuss the fascinating story of a Dallas bank robber disguised as a cowboy. They also delve into a crowdfunding scheme involving children as props, insurance mishaps, advancements in bank security technology, and the motivations of law enforcement officials. The hosts contemplate the moral ambiguity of certain actions and emphasize the importance of community and supportive networks.

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