Scam Goddess

In this week’s Fraud Friday, Naomi Ekperigin (Mythic Quest, Family Switch) joins us to discuss how a sexy credit card con artist stole one million dollars out of the ex-wife of a former NBA star. Plus, an Italian hospital worker gets paid for doing nothing for 15 years. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 06/07/2021)  CON-gregation, catch Laci's new TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciNaomi Ekperigin: @blacktresscomedy Research By Kaelyn Brandt.  SOURCES:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/15/style/serial-con-artist-tracii-hutsona.htmlhttps://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/serial-con-artist-charged-embezzlement-schemehttps://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/press-release/file/1368996/downloadhttps://www.docketbird.com/court-documents/USA-v-Vician/JUDGMENT-AND-COMMITMENT-by-Judge-Gary-A-Feess-as-to-Defendant-Tracii-Lynne-Show-Vician-1-Count-s-1-10s-13ss-1s-6s-1ss-6ss-7s-9s-7ss-12ss-On-the-Government-039-s-motion-all-remaining-count-of-the-underlying-indictment-information-are-ord-ered-dismisse/cacd-2:2008-cr-00058-405099-00097https://media.local10.com/document_dev/2019/07/17/Bacon%20Bitch%20vs%20Breakfast%20Bitch_1563388524609_22109233_ver1.0.pdfhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/23/world/europe/italy-hospital-worker-15-years.htmlhttps://www.cbs8.com/article/news/crime/san-diego-restaurant-owner-arrested-accused-of-stealing-more-than-1m-joumana-kidd-breakfast-bitch-jason-kidd/509-1c9e5ae8-c727-436b-9e73-f65b364b78c6 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.

On today’s episode, Laci is joined by stand-up comedian Abby Govindan to dive into the wildest and most ridiculous ways people have been caught smuggling drugs. A recent toupee smuggle struggle led them to the discovery of many more fails that led many folks to jail. You won’t believe how many everyday items can be made from cocaine! Laci and Abby rate their favorite smuggle fails, from dinnerware and high heels to Jesus. Stay schemin'! CON-gregation, catch Laci's new TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod  Laci Mosley: @divalaciAbby Govindan: @abbygovindan Research by Kathryn Doyle  SOURCEShttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/cocaine-toupee-narco-wig/https://www.npr.org/2019/07/17/742768864/drug-in-a-rug-is-that-a-bag-of-cocaine-under-your-toupeehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jul/16/man-held-in-spain-over-attempt-to-smuggle-cocaine-under-his-wighttps://english.elpais.com/elpais/2019/07/16/inenglish/1563277743_245169.htmlhttps://www.thelocal.es/20140103/women-smuggled-drugs-under-wigshttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/cocaine-under-wigs-smuggling-brazil-spain_n_4536776https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/15/woman-cocaine-breast-implants-arrested-madridhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-20705742https://www.immigroup.com/topics/top-11-most-creative-drug-smuggling-attempts/https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2008/06/05/religion-news-police-confiscate-jesus/48553415007/https://www.chron.com/lifestyle/houston-belief/article/cocaine-jesus-statue-seized-by-agents-in-laredo-1777599.phphttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-43005948https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/aug/11/91-year-old-sydney-man-charged-over-importing-5kg-of-cocaine-in-soap-barshttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/spain/4948988/Cocaine-cast-man-arrested-at-Spanish-airport.htmlhttps://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/woman-fly-chile-spain-suitcases-made-cocaine-article-1.372793https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/manolo-blahnik-shoes-made-of-cocaine-northern-spainhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-35082219https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1163468/Spanish-police-seize-42-piece-dinner-set--entirely-cocaine.htmlhttps://www.newscientist.com/article/dn8998-gangs-turn-cocaine-into-clear-plastic-products/ 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.

In this week’s Fraud Friday, Scottie Beam and Sylvia Obell hear from Laci about Richard Scott Smith—a man who promised love but instead conned a group of Midwestern women out of over $1 million. Plus, a Los Angeles family is shocked to learn that someone posted their home on Airbnb to rent it. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 01/17/2022)  CON-gregation, catch Laci's new TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciScottie Beam: @scottiebeamSylvia Obell: @sylviaobell Research By Kaelyn Brandt.  SOURCES:https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/11/style/taking-down-bad-men-is-her-job.htmlhttps://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a33821604/love-fraud-richard-scott-smith-true-story/https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/a33915040/richard-scott-smith-love-fraud-now/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8644523/Richard-Scott-Smith.htmlhttps://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/what-happened-to-carla-the-bounty-hunter-from-love-fraudhttps://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/11/30/exclusive-local-family-discovers-home-listed-on-airbnb-after-strangers-arrive-saying-they-rented-it/ 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.

Misha Brown (from Wondery’s The Big Flop) joins Laci to dive into YOUR scams, CON-gregation! It's your moment to shine. Laci and Misha read letters about a Dayton hair salon doubling as a hotspot for selling boosted clothes, a puzzling college loan collection email, a survey scam promising a three-year Netflix subscription, and a Dr. Phil-worthy pregnancy hoax packed with drama and haters. Stay schemin'!  CON-gregation, catch Laci's new TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod  Laci Mosley: @divalaciMisha Brown: @yourbestiemishaLetters by YOU 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.

In this week’s Fraud Friday, Yvette Nicole Brown (Community, Pupstruction) joins Laci in expressing ongoing disbelief over Candace Owens, a controversial conservative political commentator frequently criticized for spreading blatant falsehoods. Plus, the Trump Organization is once again being accused of fraud, this time, for insurance related to its New York golf course. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 12/27/2021)  CON-gregation, catch Laci's new TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciYvette Nicole Brown: @yvettenicolebrown Research by Kaelyn Brandt.  Sources:https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/trump-organization-insurance-investigation-golf-course-1249755/https://www.dailydot.com/debug/freedom-phone-security-issues/https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/josephbernstein/the-newest-star-of-the-trump-movement-ran-a-trump-bashinghttps://newsone.com/4166719/candace-owens-washington-county-republican-party/https://www.phillymag.com/news/2019/09/04/candace-owens-blexit/https://blackamericaweb.com/2021/10/24/every-receipt-proving-candace-owens-is-a-con-artist-who-is-following-the-money/https://medium.com/@randileeharper/an-open-letter-to-social-autopsy-ae64fccdcfe 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.

It’s been a long time since Laci has truly despised a scammer, but oh baby, today’s scammer, Kaitlyn Braun, takes the cake. CON-gregation, Laci welcomes content queen Lex P (Pour Minds) to the show as they dive into the world of dating scammers and the gross Kaitlyn Braun, the demon terrorizing doulas across multiple countries, getting caught, and shamelessly repeating her schemes. CON-gregation, it’s also time for our first cookout with the doulas and special guest, Kaitlyn Braun, for a much-needed wake-up call. Stay schemin'!  CON-gregation, catch Laci's new TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod  Laci Mosley: @divalaciLex P: @lex_p_Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kaitlyn-braun-podcast-1.7434673https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/doula-associations-scammers-kaitlyn-braun-1.7195274https://www.magzter.com/stories/fashion/Cosmopolitan-US/THE-NEVERENDING-PREGNANCYhttps://app.magellan.ai/listen_links/yPZ95Z 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.

In this lively discussion, comedian Brian Simpson, known for his Netflix special, dives into the audacious Hatton Garden heist where a gang of elderly criminals made off with $19.4 million. He and the host explore the absurdity and intricacies of such a bold crime while peppering in humor about cultural quirks, like Japan's tradition of eating KFC at Christmas, born from a savvy marketing ploy. The blend of hilarity and heist tales makes this a must-listen for true crime and comedy fans alike!

Love is never easy, and it should never come with a price tag. CON-gregation, get ready for a blessing because Laci is joined by the one and only content queen and makeup maestro, Jessie Woo (host of Jess A Couple Things Podcast). Together, they dive into the wild story of a French woman who was scammed out of $850,000 in her pursuit of love with a man she believed was Brad Pitt. But Fake Brad wasn’t the only imposter looking for love; there were also scammers posing as Keanu Reeves, better known as Keanu Thieves. Stay schemin'!  CON-gregation, catch Laci's new TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod  Laci Mosley: @divalaciJessie Woo: @thejessiewooResearch by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14281807/scammer-french-brad-pitt.html?ito=social-facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1RamMgvhheBP_4KtJcGq_VuZZHHy0Mqe3KRvB_RNfbMucODFgRylkr3m0_aem_D0X4sDHnDX7dtOGaMokSswhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/14/french-tv-show-pulled-ridicule-woman-fell-ai-brad-pitthttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgnz8rw1xgohttps://www.thecut.com/article/scammers-arrested-brad-pitt-scam.htmlhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8815821/Brad-Pitt-sued-healthcare-CEO-claiming-pocketed-40k-appearance-fees.htmlhttps://www.nbcsandiego.com/nbc-7-responds-2/vista-woman-keanu-reeves-imposter-romance-scam/3700416/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/online-dating-scams-chatbots/ 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.

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.

This week, sports expert Katie Nolan (Casuals Podcast) joins Laci as they break down the Michigan State football sign-stealing scam fronted by Conner Stallion. Stallion was a noted Michigan super fan who was caught stealing signs to help his favorite team win the season. Stay Stallions, y'all.Check out Katie Nolan's podcast, Casuals, wherever you get your podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casuals-with-katie-nolan/id1788997372 CON-gregation, catch Laci's new TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod  Laci Mosley: @divalaciKatie Nolan: @natiekolanResearch by Kathryn Doyle  SOURCES https://apnews.com/article/michigan-sign-stealing-95693e26541f6181320bd31472cf9529https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/new-documentary-connor-stalions-michigan-sign-stealing-scandal/https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/sources-michigan-staffer-tickets-11-big-ten-schools/story?id=104231259https://theconversation.com/college-athletes-still-are-not-allowed-to-be-paid-by-universities-heres-why-220996Netflix: ‘Untold: Sign Stealer’ 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.