Scam Goddess

This week, Laci is joined by actress, comedian, and musician Tawny Newsome (Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Space Force) to hear the sales pitch from the star fraud salesman himself, Don Lapre. Plus more proof that love is blind (and expensive), as Jenifer Lewis discovered. Stay Schemin’! (Originally released 06/08/2020)

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Research Assistant: Sharilyn Vera

Sources: 

https://thegrio.com/2020/05/10/jenifer-lewis-victim-of-con-artist-nearly-400000-scheme/amp/

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/santa-monica-man-allegedly-conned-4-women-including-actress-jenifer-lewis-out-of- [ktla.com]nearly-400000-in-a-romance-scam/ [ktla.com]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWSCOQlicoU

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Laci welcomes renowned drag artist and actor Shea Couleé (RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, Ironheart) to discuss and DRAG one of Ireland’s most famous sports stars for faking a cancer diagnosis to scam people out of money for treatment. In reality, he didn’t have cancer at all and staged his diagnosis by putting an iPhone cable up his nose. Stay schemin’!

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Research by Kathryn Doyle 

SOURCES

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gwwl8rpn8o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnqQgFZb7DU

The Dodger DJ Carey and the Great Betrayal (book)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IDMWnpOLXw

https://metro.co.uk/2025/11/03/iphone-cables-handball-fake-cancer-everything-dj-carey-dupe-friends-400-000-24602680/

https://www.rte.ie/news/primetime/2025/1104/1542089-revealed-the-fake-letters-and-miracle-cure-behind-careys-scam/

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/couple-who-aimed-to-clean-up-in-celtic-tiger-ended-up-bust/28006431.html

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2025/07/03/dj-carey-superstar-hurler-spectacular-downfall/

https://www.thejournal.ie/dj-carey-6-6863591-Nov2025/

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This week, Laci is joined by actress, director, & podcaster Lauren Lapkus (Between Two Ferns: The Movie, Threedom) to cover the Hollywood scam artist and master impressionist who lured unsuspecting professionals halfway around the world before leaving them high and dry. Stay Schemin’! (Originally released 10/14/2019)

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Lauren Lapkus: @laurenlapkus

Research Assistant: Sharilyn Vera

Sources: 

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/hunting-con-queen-hollywood-1125932

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fbi-seeks-more-victims-hollywood-con-artist-marvel-executive-targeted-1137712

https://www.npr.org/2019/07/17/742818984/the-story-of-a-scam-that-lured-hollywood-professionals-to-indonesia?t=1564239220681

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-49001504 

https://caymannewsservice.com/2019/07/status-scammer-guilty/

https://www.caymancompass.com/2019/07/10/10-years-for-delilah-who-orchestrated-1-9-million-scam/ 

https://caymannewsservice.com/2016/02/scammer-took-20k-in-pr-con/

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Laci welcomes comedians Anna Bezahler and Isabella Escalante (The Z-Suite, Comedy Bang Bang) to discuss 73-year-old Mary Carole McDonnell, our so-called “Aircraft Heiress” scammer who, in fact, was not related to the McDonnell Aircraft family at all. Anna shares stories from her door-to-door scamming days, and Isabella scams her way back into college to prove to an improv team that she was always talented and funny enough to make the cut. Plus, a Scammer of the Week from South Carolina who stole credit cards to pull off ski pass scams for years. Stay schemin’!

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Anna Bezahler: @annabezahler

Isabella Escalante: @isabellaesc

Research by Kathryn Doyle 

SOURCES

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/woman-73-posed-as-wealthy-heiress-in-california-stole-30m-fbi-says/

https://nypost.com/2025/12/10/us-news/https-nypost-com-2025-12-09-us-news-fake-airline-heiress-72-scammed-nearly-30-million-from-banks/

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/mary-carole-mcdonnell-fake-heiress-fbi-bank-fraud/

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/woman-posed-heiress-defrauded-nearly-30m-banks-institutions-fbi-says-rcna248178

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/true-crime-producer-in-california-left-trail-of-victims-investigators-say/

https://kutv.com/news/local/south-carolina-woman-admits-to-multimillion-dollar-utah-ski-pass-scam-alta-brighton-snowbasin-parkcity-deervalley

https://deadline.com/2017/11/bellum-entertainment-sued-breach-of-contract-true-crime-producer-1202212926/#:~:text=Bellum%20recently%20has%20been%20under,of%20%E2%80%9Csignificant%20bank%20fraud.%E2%80%9D

https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2025/12/10/woman-pleads-guilty-multimillion/

https://www.powder.com/news/woman-guilty-ski-pass-fraud-south-carolina

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In this week’s Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Emmy-nominated comedian and actress Nicole Byer (Why Won't You Date Me?) to discuss the fake Irish heiress who scammed her way into a pot of gold worth around ninety thousand dollars. Plus, it turns out, you can drive a brand new car off the lot if you print a fake check. Stay Schemin’! (Originally released 09/14/2020)

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Nicole Byer: @nicolebyer

Research by Sharilyn Vera

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Laci welcomes comedians Anna Bezahler and Isabella Escalante (The Z-Suite, Comedy Bang Bang) to discuss 73-year-old Mary Carole McDonnell, our so-called “Aircraft Heiress” scammer who, in fact, was not related to the McDonnell Aircraft family at all. Anna shares stories from her door-to-door scamming days, and Isabella scams her way back into college to prove to an improv team that she was always talented and funny enough to make the cut. Plus, a Scammer of the Week from South Carolina who stole credit cards to pull off ski pass scams for years. Stay schemin’!

CON-gregation, catch Scam Goddess LIVE in a city near you.

Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at [email protected].

Follow on Instagram:

Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

Laci Mosley: @divalaci

Anna Bezahler: @annabezahler

Isabella Escalante: @isabellaesc

Research by Kathryn Doyle 

SOURCES

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/woman-73-posed-as-wealthy-heiress-in-california-stole-30m-fbi-says/

https://nypost.com/2025/12/10/us-news/https-nypost-com-2025-12-09-us-news-fake-airline-heiress-72-scammed-nearly-30-million-from-banks/

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/mary-carole-mcdonnell-fake-heiress-fbi-bank-fraud/

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/woman-posed-heiress-defrauded-nearly-30m-banks-institutions-fbi-says-rcna248178

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/true-crime-producer-in-california-left-trail-of-victims-investigators-say/

https://kutv.com/news/local/south-carolina-woman-admits-to-multimillion-dollar-utah-ski-pass-scam-alta-brighton-snowbasin-parkcity-deervalley

https://deadline.com/2017/11/bellum-entertainment-sued-breach-of-contract-true-crime-producer-1202212926/#:~:text=Bellum%20recently%20has%20been%20under,of%20%E2%80%9Csignificant%20bank%20fraud.%E2%80%9D

https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2025/12/10/woman-pleads-guilty-multimillion/

https://www.powder.com/news/woman-guilty-ski-pass-fraud-south-carolina

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Laci welcomes actor, comedian, and writer Jon Daly (Big Mouth) to discuss his alter ego as the Muffin Man, and his relationship to scams. Laci breaks down how key members of Norway’s ski jumping team were disqualified from the Winter Olympics after being caught on camera illegally altering their uniforms. Plus, in Scammer of the Week, a married couple pleaded guilty to using social media to defraud dozens of homeowners with promises of custom home renovations, leaving victims with unfinished houses. Stay schemin’!

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Research by Kathryn Doyle 

SOURCES

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6961222/2026/01/20/olympics-norway-ski-jumping-scandal-suspensions/

https://people.com/norwegian-ski-jumping-team-suspended-for-enlarging-crotch-area-uniforms-11891468

https://apnews.com/article/ski-jumping-suit-scandal-norway-crotch-a15ae26420ff0261b72fd8fdf57ac6ec

https://www.businessinsider.com/why-ski-jumpers-fly-in-a-v-shape-2014-1

https://www.jezebel.com/norway-ski-jump-scandal

https://www.foxnews.com/us/texas-couple-labeled-fake-chip-joanna-gaines-admits-5m-dream-home-renovation-scam

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In this week’s Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by culture critic Eric Eddings to break down Ray J’s claim that the Kardashian-Jenner account of how his sex tape with Kim Kardashian was released 20 years ago isn’t the full story. Plus, hear how a New York City principal managed to keep her job even after being convicted of car insurance fraud. Stay Schemin’! (Originally released 12/12/2022)

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Eric Eddings: @ejeddings

Research by Kaelyn Brandt

Sources:

https://nypost.com/2022/08/20/ex-principal-gets-187k-doe-gig-despite-insurance-fraud-arrest/

https://nypost.com/2017/11/11/controversial-principal-could-be-saving-thousands-thanks-to-shady-deal/

https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/ray-j-released-details-on-how-much-money-kim-kardashian-initially-made-from-their-sex-tape

https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/ray-j-accuses-kris-jenner-lying-about-kim-kardashian-sex-tape-1235137424/

https://www.yourtango.com/entertainment/kim-kardashian-sued-for-allegedly-stealing-brandy-ray-j-mom

https://www.thecut.com/2022/09/ray-j-claims-that-kim-kardashian-was-behind-the-sex-tape.html

​​https://youtu.be/77wnkCqXBGw?t=1029

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dash_(boutique)

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Laci welcomes Australian actress and voice actor Shabana Azeez (The Pitt) to discuss scammin’ veneer techs! Shabana shares how she was scammed into going camping as a kid, and Laci absolutely felt that. Laci drops a bombshell on the CONgregation, admitting her own relationship with veneers, and together they learn about Atlanta’s hottest veneer tech, Brandon Dillard, and his inability to stay out of people’s mouths. Stay schemin’!

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Shabana Azeez: @shabanaazeez_

Research by Kathryn Doyle 

SOURCES

https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2025/december/atlanta-veneer-tech-indicted-on-more-than-100-charges/

https://nypost.com/2024/10/07/health/dont-fall-for-fake-dentists-offering-veneers-and-other-dental-work-on-social-media/

https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2024/may/ada-advises-public-about-veneer-techs/

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/fake-dentist-scam-folo/

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/atlantas-top-veneer-specialist-denied-bond-accused-being-fake-dentist-following-raid/XHNQJMGCHRA3NKF5E73TMDPSQU/

https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/guide-to-getting-teeth-veneers

https://screenshot-media.com/the-future/beauty/bad-veneers-experience/

https://www.drbicuspid.com/dental-practice/legal-issues/article/15773596/imposter-dentist-accused-of-scamming-patients-out-of-4m

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In this week's blast from the past, comedian, actress, and podcaster Sydnee Washington (Bridesman) joins Laci to discuss a deadly insurance fraud scheme that blew up in some scammers' faces. Stay Schemin’! (Originally released 04/27/2020)

CW: Mention of accidental death. 

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Sydnee Washington: @justsydbw

Research by Laci Mosley

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