Scam Goddess

What’s Poppin’ Con- gregration? This week, comedian Eric Andre joins the show to discuss Ferdinand Waldo Demara, a man of many trades, master of perhaps a few, with the credentials of none. Plus, a  team of two computer science students have recently tried to determine if their AI-generated images of women were realistic enough to trick paying customers. Stay Schemin’!

“Bombing with Eric Andre'' is part of Will Ferrell’s and iHeartMedia’s Big Money Players Network and link to the following: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-bombing-with-eric-andre-120233938/ 

To See Eric Andre on tour to go: https://www.ericandretour.com/tour

SCAM GODDESS LIVE On Oct. 8th In NYC. 

For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scam-goddess-live-tickets-716150414167?aff=odwdwdspacecraft

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Eric Andre @ericfuckingandre
Laci Mosley @divalaci 
Scam Goddess Podcast @scamgoddesspod

Research by Kaeyln Brandt. 

Sources:

https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/2021/3/dial-c-for-con-artist

https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/where-is-the-hollywood-con-queen-now-anand-sippy-hargobing-tahilramani

ABC News’ Nightline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8FEKG99Hnk&t=479s

HBO Max’s Generation Hustle: Season 1, Episode 1

https://newstalkkzrg.com/2023/08/16/oklahoma-police-capture-teenage-con-artist/

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/12/tyrese-gibson-sues-home-depot-racial-discrimination

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What’s Poppin’ Con-gregration? This week, Franchesca Ramsey & De’Lon Grant join the show to discuss an update on the Hollywood Con Queen, an exceptionally talented catfish who conned hundreds of people in the film industry over the phone. Plus, a teenage con artist has been arrested after allegedly defrauding a car dealership out of almost $100,000. Stay Schemin’!

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Franchesca Ramsey @chescaleigh

De’lon Grant @thedelondotcom 

Laci Mosley @divalaci 

Scam Goddess Podcast @scamgoddesspod

Research by Kaelyn Brandt

Sources:

https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/2021/3/dial-c-for-con-artist

https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/where-is-the-hollywood-con-queen-now-anand-sippy-hargobing-tahilramani

ABC News’ Nightline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8FEKG99Hnk&t=479s

HBO Max’s Generation Hustle: Season 1, Episode 1

https://newstalkkzrg.com/2023/08/16/oklahoma-police-capture-teenage-con-artist/

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/12/tyrese-gibson-sues-home-depot-racial-discrimination

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What’s poppin’ Con-gregration? This week, we have comedian Adam Conover giving us an update on the WGA/SAG strike. We also discuss Rita Crundwell, who drained tens of millions of dollars from the rural city of Dixon, Illinois to spend money on hundreds of luxury horses. Plus, find out how the DEA accidentally sent $55,000 in crypto it had seized to a cryptocurrency scammer. Stay Schemin’!

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Adam Conover                               @adamconover
Laci Mosley                                       @divalaci 
Scam Goddess Podcast        @scamgoddesspod 

Check out Adam’s stand-up comedy tour in a city near you. Go to adamconover.net for more info!

Researched By Kaelyn Brandt

SOURCES

https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2023/08/24/dea-accidentally-sends-50000-in-drug-proceeds-to-crypto-scammer/?sh=354650c63d12

https://www.insideedition.com/5814-she-lived-like-a-queen-by-scamming-an-entire-city

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/05/12/dixon-illinois-city-fraud-betrayal-00075869

https://gohorseshow.com/2011/10/darcy-and-jonathans-favorite-congress-stalls/

http://galleries.apps.chicagotribune.com/chi-120727-crundwell-luxury-motor-home-pictures/

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What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, actress, producer and creator Alesha Reneé joins the show to discuss Charlie Javice, a businesswoman who sold her fast-growing tech startup to JP Morgan for $175 million, only to have partners realize she made up most of her success. Plus, a Chicago rapper has agreed to plead guilty to wire fraud and lying to federal agents. Stay schemin’!

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Alesha Reneé                                  @iamalesharenee

Laci Mosley                                      @divalaci

Scam Goddess Podcast      @scamgoddesspod

Check out "Unleash For Love" on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Unleash-for-Love-Audiobook/B0CB9FYCV3?qid=1689358839&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=2KW0AGES9C467X5989WV&pageLoadId=Bp8khEy2uajOMeuU&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c

Research by Kaelyn Brandt

SOURCES:

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-g-herbo-chicago-rapper-pleads-guilty-federal-fraud-charges-20230719-o33a2tgmrvbr5cqwu7vg2m4r7q-story.html

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/g-herbo-chicago-rapper-plead-guilty-fraud-scheme-1234792168/

https://apnews.com/article/frank-founder-charlie-javice-lawsuit-5e990e78598507a08863836648d29aad

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexandralevine/2023/01/19/charlie-javice-jp-morgan-frank-lawsuit/?sh=abe21a51f647

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2023/05/22/frank-founder-charlie-javice-pleads-not-guilty-to-fraud-over-jpmorgan-sale/?sh=2e2608b2139e

https://www.reuters.com/legal/startup-founder-accused-defrauding-jpmorgan-is-indicted-2023-05-18/

https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a38955743/tinder-swindler-simon-leviev-true-story-where-is-he-now/

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What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, we welcome comedians Josh Brekhus, Kimia Behpoornia, James Mannion, and Mary Anthony. Along with Laci, they’re a part of the UCB improv group LEROY. They discuss David Saffron, a part-time BDSM club owner and crypto Ponzi schemer. Plus, we explore how one of Twitter’s most quickly-growing viral left-wing voices has turned out to perhaps be a total fake. Stay Schemin’!

 

This episode was recorded on July 26th, 2023.

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Josh Brekhus                                              @jbrekhus

Kimia Behpoornia                                    @childclown

James Mannion                                         @pizzamannion (ON TWITTER AKA X) 

Mary Anthony                                             @maryeanthony

Laci Mosley                                                   @divalaci 

Scam Goddess Podcast                  @scamgoddesspod 

Researched by Kaelyn Brandt

Sources:
https://www.thedailybeast.com/sandm-scammer-david-saffron-charged-with-bitcoin-ponzi-scheme

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/04/twitter-erica-marsh-suspended/

https://www.neopets.com/jubjub/

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What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, comedian Jamie Loftus joins the show to discuss John Wojtowicz, a con man who made international headlines after robbing a bank and creating a hostage situation “for love.” His story inspired the Academy Award Winning film “Dog Day Afternoon” starring Al Pacino. Plus, a California Instagram “momfluencer” was sentenced to 90 days in prison after falsely reporting that a couple had attempted to kidnap her two children. Stay Schemin’!

This episode was recorded on July 25th, 2023.

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Jamie Loftus                                      @jamiechristsuperstar
Laci Mosley                                         @divalaci 
Scam Goddess Podcast          @scamgoddesspod 

Research by Kaelyn Brandt

SOURCES

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/ex-sonoma-county-mom-influencer-katie-sorensen-sentenced-to-30-days-in-cu/

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/30/us/katie-sorensen-fake-kidnapping-california-jail.html

https://allthatsinteresting.com/john-wojtowicz

https://www.insideedition.com/how-the-bungled-brooklyn-bank-robbery-that-inspired-dog-day-afternoon-made-1-man-a-household-name

https://books.google.com/books?id=5VYEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA66#v=onepage&q&f=false

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-31457718

https://slate.com/business/2023/06/shein-influencer-fast-fashion-hauls.html

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What’s poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, comedian Sasheer Zamata joins the show to discuss Thomas Justice, a once-promising cyclist prodigy turned bank robber when his Olympic dreams were no longer viable. Plus, one woman from East Bay, California, was targeted by a phone scammer, and her bank let it happen. Stay Schemin’!

Check out Sasheer’s Comedy Special “First Woman” on 800 Pound Gorilla on August 15th and YouTube on August 29th. https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/sasheer-zamata-the-first-woman

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Sasheer Zamata                             @thesheertruth

Laci Mosley                                         @divalaci

Scam Goddess Podcast         @scamgoddesspod

Research by Kaelyn Brandt

Sources:

https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/february-2019/bicycle-bank-robber-tom-justice/

https://www.bicycling.com/news/a26081001/cyclist-turned-bank-robber-tom-justice/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6655303/The-extraordinary-story-Olympic-track-cycling-hopeful-turned-serial-bank-robber.html

https://abc7news.com/bank-impostor-scam-wells-fargo-wire-transfer-fraud-scammer-pretends-to-be/13407340/

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What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation?This week, we release the Scam Goddess Live Show! Comedians Paul F. Tompkins, Sydnee Washington, Jacquis Neal, Oscar Montoya, and Jon Gabrus join the show to discuss Stockton Rush, the CEO of OceanGate and scammer behind the tragedy of the OceanGate Submarine implosion!  Plus, they regale some hilarious scammer in what’s hot in fraud. Stay Schemin’!  

CW: There is mention of animal abuse and bestiality.

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Laci Mosley                              @divalaci 

Paul F. Tompkins                 @pftompkins

Sydnee Washington          @justsydbw

Jacquis Neal                             @jacquisneal

Oscar Montoya                        @ozzymo

Jon Gabrus                                  @gabrus

Scam Goddess Podcast   @scamgoddesspod 

Sources: 

What’s Hot in Fraud 

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/05/01/fraudster-wearing-smiley-face-shirt-takes-puppy-to-bank-fraud-heist-deputies-say/

https://media.nbcmiami.com/2023/06/060823-edmanuel-victoria.jpg?quality=85&strip=all&w=1200

https://www.foxnews.com/us/louisiana-bank-robber-video-trips-getaway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jCtZI3dJYM&t=2s

https://cbs12.com/news/local/week-in-review-hunt-for-okeechobee-coach-covid-19-fraud-travis-rudolph-sea-turtle-found-on-beach-shots-fired-at-walmart-florida-june-10-2023

Ocean Gate:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/oceangate-suspends-exploration-commercial-operations-titan-implosion-rcna92912

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/stockton-rush-titan-submersible-implosion-b2378494.html

https://twitter.com/vbspurs/status/1671335053140414464?s=42&t=It0tsDV2jx-FO52zBe5saQ

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12215003/OceanGate-REFUSED-independent-inspection-missing-sub-fired-worker-raised-safety-concerns.html

https://twitter.com/901lulu/status/1671687619351117824?s=42&t=It0tsDV2jx-FO52zBe5saQ

https://twitter.com/mailonline/status/1671774677109440514?s=42&t=It0tsDV2jx-FO52zBe5saQ

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Hallelujah Con-gregation! We’re celebrating the 200th episode of Scam Goddess with Amber Ruffin and Lacy Lamar. They discuss how one of the most expensive and rare pink diamonds was stolen from one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in the Middle East. Plus, a 68-year-old Los Angeles native has been indicted on five counts of wire fraud related to a fake hemp scheme as he was finishing up a 135-month house arrest for fraud. Stay Schemin’! 

This was recorded June 12, 2023. 

Research by Kaelyn Brandt

Sources:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/93kk3y/psychic-diamond-heist-john-lee-hamad-bin-jassim-bin-jaber-al-thani

https://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonydemarco/2022/12/08/1315-carat-pink-diamond-pulled-from-christies-auction-was-allegedly-stolen/?sh=147b08464182

https://www.courthousenews.com/serial-beverly-hills-fraudster-accused-of-starting-9-million-hemp-scam-during-house-arrest/

Check out The Amber & Lacey, Lacey & Amber Show on iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Network.  https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-amber-lacey-lacey-amb-112881431/

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Amber Ruffin                  @amberruffin

Lacey Lamar                   @laceylamar1

Laci Mosley                     @divalaci

Scam Goddess Podcast @scamgoddesspod

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What’s Poppin’ Con-gregation? This week, comedian Punkie Johnson joins the show to discuss Daniel Spence, a charming scam artist conning people close to him out of hundreds of thousands of dollars including men he met on Grindr. Plus, a Florida man is arrested after being accused of running scams that involved persuading victims that he was a family member and needed money or gift cards to be sent through the mail. Stay Schemin’!

“Love Thang with Punkie Johnson" airs on Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Network on SiriusXM and can be streamed on all podcast platforms. Check it out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-thang/id1690695573

Note: This was recorded on 06/27/23.

Sources: 

https://observer.com/2019/06/northside-media-scam-artist-daniel-spence-grindr-grifter/

https://apnews.com/article/anna-delvey-sorokin-podcast-interview-2a694e71f19f30c0b7e8a37816db8e2b

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/04/14/81-year-old-florida-man-accused-in-nationwide-fraud-scheme-falls-for-romance-scam-police-say/

Follow on Instagram: 

Punkie Johnson                  @punkiejohnson 

Laci Mosley                                @divalaci

Scam Goddess Podcast @scamgoddesspod

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