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FAKD takes a look into the complex business of counterfeit and fake items on the market. How to tell fake items from real items and how not to get scammed.... more
October 19, 2023#119 - The Brooklyn Bridge Selling ScamParker sold the Brooklyn Bridge to many immigrants over his lifetime, sometimes twice a week. In this episode, we explore the life of Parker and how he perpetrated his scam. ...more12minPlay
October 07, 2023#118 - FAKE African Black SoapHave you ever heard of African Black Soap? This is widely faked in the world of soaps and you can be easily duped into it if you're not privy to the real stuff. In this episode, we talk about how to tell the difference between real and fake African Black Soap....more16minPlay
October 03, 2023#117 - Top SCAMS In Johannesburg, South Africa (With Guest Sydney)In this episode we have a special guest Sydney from South Africa to explain some of the scams and cons that go on in the largest city in South Africa...more35minPlay
September 22, 2023#116 - David Hampton - The Man Who Conned New York CityIn this episode of "Con Men," we look at a David Hampton, a man who conned his way into the high society of New York City...more12minPlay
September 13, 2023#115 - Victor Lustig - The Guy Who Sold The Eiffel Tower (Twice)In this episode, we look at the famous con man who sold the Eiffel tower not only once, but twice!...more17minPlay
September 08, 2023#114 - Top Scams In PARISIn this episode we go over all the scams to look for when visiting the beautiful, busy city of Paris!...more26minPlay
August 23, 2023#113 - Top SCAMS In Amsterdamin this episode we look at the scams that can occur while you visit the beautiful city of Amsterdam located in the Netherlands. ...more19minPlay
August 17, 2023#112 - The REAL McCoy OriginIn this episode we explore the origins of the saying "The Real McCoy"...more10minPlay
August 02, 2023#111 - Dr John Brinkley - Goat Gland ScamScams in the early 1900s were so common that a doctor was able to convince patients that sewing "goat testicles" onto anyone who was impotent, would result in the ability to have kids again. Learn all about it in this episode of FAKD!...more20minPlay
July 28, 2023#110 - FAKE Instagram InfluencerLearn all about AI-generated influencers in this episode. The future of "influencing" and how AI will absolutely change social media as we know it!...more15minPlay