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Scam Goddess

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Scam Goddess is an award-winning comedy podcast dedicated to fraud and all those who practice it. Every episode, the Scam Goddess herself Laci Mosley (iCarly, Better Call Saul) covers the hottest scams on the streets today while also giving in-depth breakdowns of the wildest robberies, rackets, and capers throughout history. It's like true crime, but without all the death—aka True Con! Plus, Laci's always joined by hilarious guests like Conan O'Brien, Miranda Cosgrove, Jameela Jamil, JB Smoove, Nicole Byer, or Matt Rogers. Join the Scam Goddess "Con-gregation" to experience the funny side of fraud. And as Laci always says, stay schemin'!

More about the show

New episodes every Tuesday. Classic episodes re-released every Friday.

The Scam Goddess TV show based on the podcast premieres on Freeform and Hulu on January 15th!

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  1. Prison to Phone and Back to Prison Pipeline with La'Ron Hines

    · 1 h 15 min

    Did y'all know people be scamming from inside the prison? Comedian La'Ron Hines joins Laci to learn more about the elaborate scams prisoners are pulling with the help of correctional officers and coordinated drone…

  2. Chanise Coyne's $4.6 Million Child Modeling Scam with Brandon Kyle Goodman

    · 1 h 14 min

    If you can't buy a modeling career for $4.6 million, you simply weren't meant to strut runways or grace Vogue's pages. But that didn't stop Chanise Coyne from scamming parents across Florida out of millions, hoping…

  3. The L. Ron Ex-Con with Cody Ziglar (Fraud Friday)

    · 1 h 07 min

    What's poppin, con-gregation? Cody Ziglar joins us to talk about an ex-convict claiming to be the reincarnation of Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard. Plus, a teen allegedly steals nearly $1 million from a Kroger…

  4. Fake 49ers Football Player and The Scamming Cruise Preacher with Dulcè Sloan

    · 1 h 23 min

    Comedian and future make-up mogul Dulce Sloan is back, and this time she’s not touching broke dick! Today’s episode features two new instantly iconic scams. First, in Historic Hoodwinks, fake San Francisco 49ers player…

  5. Tee Time Scams at the LA Country Club with Zach Noe Towers

    · 1 h 23 min

    Surprising no one, golf courses remain racist, sexist, and overall just horribly hateful to any non-white, non-cisgendered, queer human hoping to hit the links. While some things have evolved, not all is fair in love…

  6. The Lying Lover with Lala Milan (Fraud Friday)

    · 58 min

    What's poppin, con-gregation? Lala Milan is on the show this week to unpack a man who stole dozens of women's hearts... and also their wallets. Stay vigilant! Stay schemin! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

  7. That Heifer Nancy Reagan Loved D.A.R.E. with Ms. Pat

    · 1 h 03 min

    The iconic stand-up comedian Ms. Pat makes her debut on Scam Goddess. Laci tries to gently break the news that the D.A.R.E. program was designed by the same man who was in charge when Rodney King was beaten by the…

  8. The Car Middleman with David Gborie

    · 1 h 03 min

    Buying a car is stressful, but is it worth a stack to hire a middleman to negociate for you? Juruys still out, but comedian and voice of comedy central, David Gborie is here to help Laci get to the bottom of this scam.…

  9. Blessed Up by Crab Legs & Free Bus Fare w Joel Kim Booster (Fraud Friday)

    · 1 h 04 min

    Joel Kim Booster (Wondery’s Bad Dates and Bravo’s Love Hotel) joins Laci to dive into all of your scams and stories, CON-gregation! First, Joel shares his own heartbreaking story of being caught shoplifting. Then, they…

  10. Fyre Fest of BookTok with Ashley Ray

    · 1 h 29 min

    BookTok used to be the place where readers went to argue about their favorite authors, ship the gays, and learn which creatures their friends were sexually attracted to, and now, like all good things, it's being used…

  11. The CIA Swindler with Sasheer Zamata (Fraud Friday)

    · 52 min

    What's poppin, con-gregation? Sasheer Zamata drops by the pod this week to expose the man who told people he was a government spy who needed money, and those people were like, "sure." Plus, a clip from the Scam Goddess…

  12. The Most Colorful Home in Queens with Kerry Coddett

    · 1 h 00 min

    Kerry Coddett, actress and comedian known for her work in Flatbush Misdemeanors, Ramy, Crashing, and The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, joins Laci for one of the most colorful scams we've ever covered. In Astoria,…

  13. The Three Timing Sheriff w Caleb Hearon (Fraud Friday)

    · 1 h 09 min

    What's poppin, con-gregation? Caleb Hearon joins us to discuss a cheating chief of police who falsified documents to hide his many affairs. Plus, a Texas resident scams millions of CARES Act money from Uncle Sam. Stay…

  14. Nicolas Cage and the Mystery of the Missing Movie with Jay Jurden

    · 1 h 10 min

    Laci is joined by the hilarious Jay Jurden in this extra long episode exploring the heist of a Nicolas Cage film from a flash drive someone left on a desk. Throughout Cage's (née Coppola) storied career, he's starred…

  15. The (Not So) Charitable Cheat with Gabe Dunn (Fraud Friday)

    · 1 h 10 min

    What's poppin, con-gregation? This week, Gabe Dunn is on the show to discuss donations Donald Trump allegedly gave to charity. And no, charity is not the name of a porn star. Stay schemin! See omnystudio.com/listener…

  16. The $100 Million Deli with Jamie Loftus

    · 1 h 02 min

    The incredible Jamie Loftus makes her Scam Goddess return! We've brought the hot dog expert in to help us understand how the fraud sausage at a New Jersey deli became a multimillion-dollar company traded on the stock…

  17. The Welfare Queen w Ayo Edebiri (Fraud Friday)

    · 1 h 10 min

    Happy Holidays, Con-gregation! We are revisiting our episode with Ayo Edebiri, one of our wildest episodes as we dig deep into the controversial tale of Linda Taylor, the Welfare Queen! See omnystudio.com/listener for…

  18. F.R.A.U.D. is Dope the Jonathan Dupiton Con with Langston Kerman

    · 1 h 33 min

    Jonathan Dupiton reminds us that just because a man has a podcast doesn't mean he knows what the hell he's talking about. Dupiton preached FRAUD (Finally Rich After Unstoppable Determination). His unstoppable…

  19. Top Chef All-Scam Edition w Angela "The Kitchenista" Davis (Fraud Friday)

    · 1 h 03 min

    Angela "The Kitchenista" Davis helps Laci cook up a juicy episode on Darius “Crooks” Williams, a chef blogger accused of shady business practices, assault, and plagiarizing recipes. Plus, a man is out $30 million after…

  20. Cow Class Action The Crèmily Scam with Kyle Prue

    · 1 h 33 min

    Y'all remember Crèmily? The French style frozen yogurt that was keto approved and reportedly delicious? No? That's okay, the whole thing was a financial scam. We're joined by Krlue Prue, who teaches people how to piss…

  21. The Fake Teen Doctor with Carl Tart (Fraud Friday)

    · 1 h 00 min

    Carl Tart (SNL, Grand Crew) joins the Con-gregation to talk all about Malachi Love-Robinson aka Dr. Love, the Florida teen who pretended to be a doctor. Stay schemin'! (Originally Released 03/09/2020) Laci’s book is…

  22. "I Can't Unblack My Ears!" The Lego Heist with Mel Mitchell

    · 50 min

    Leggo my Eggo? How about give that old man his Lego back? Yes, Laci and the hilarious and beautiful Mel Mitchell try to unravel the complex corporate scheme that robbed an elderly, dying man of the chance to collect…

  23. The Hilaria Hoax w Ira Madison III, Oscar Montoya, and Siobhan Tho (Fraud Friday)

    · 1 h 14 min

    Happy Fraud Fridays! This week we revisit our episode with comedians Ira Madison III, Oscar Montoya, AND Siobhan Thompson, where they discuss Spain’s Sweetheart Hilaria Baldwin. Stay schemin’. Chao! This was…

  24. Matthew Kieran's Identity Theft of the Unhoused with Lennon Parham

    · 38 min

    Writer, comedian, and director Lennon Parham is no stranger to true-con. Once, a locksmith robbed her home, though not as intelligently as one might hope a locksmith would approach the job. With Laci, she discovers the…

  25. The Inventing Heiress with Nicole Byer (Fraud Friday)

    · 47 min

    Top of the morning to you, con-gregation! Emmy-nominated Nicole Byer is on the show this week to break down the fake Irish heiress who scammed her way into a pot of gold worth around ninety thousand dollars. Plus, the…

  26. Restaraunt Reservation Scam with Edy Modica

    · 1 h 01 min

    Our sister in schemes joins us to tell us about the time she was foot pic scammed. Or was it a kink? We're figuring it out. While we do, we're diving deep into the scam that gets people paying out big money to sit at…

  27. The Scammer of All Trades with Lamorne Morris (Fraud Friday)

    · 59 min

    What's poppin', con-gregation? This week, Lamorne Morris is on the pod to talk about the man who was so good at scheming that Spielberg made a movie about it. Plus, the girl who "does braces." Stay schemin! Research…

  28. Scammer for Scammer Love Affair, the Rockefeller X Cartier Story with Griffin Matthews

    · 1 h 20 min

    Our new bestie, Griffin Matthews, joins us all the way from Madrid, Spain. In addition to being an incredibly talented actor in series like Flight Attendant and She-Hulk, he's also muy guapo. Today, he talks to Laci…

  29. Sean Kingston's Beautiful Unpaid Bills w Ira Madison III (Fraud Friday)

    · 1 h 07 min

    This week, Laci welcomes Ira Madison III (Pop Culture Writer for GQ, Keep It! Podcast) to discuss Sean Kingston and his mom, accused of defrauding vendors out of 1 million dollars. They discover Sean Kingston's…

  30. Let Kawhai Get Paid and Identity Theft was Easy in the 70s w/ Miles Gray

    · 1 h 15 min · S2 E1

    It's a sports compilation! Today, Laci is joined by the man who gave her the title Scam Goddess, Miles Gray. He loves 20 Day Fiancé and fútbol, plus he used to be part of Christina Aguilera's crew, so you know he's…

  31. The Nigerian Ne’er-do-well w/ Jonathan Braylock (Fraud Friday)

    · 55 min

    In this week’s Fraud Friday, we visit episode 10. Laci is joined by comedian, writer, and actorJonathan Braylock (Astronomy Club, Black Men Can't Jump Podcast) to discuss a legend from the birthplace of fraud,…

  32. Holy Hypocrites & CON-version Crooks w/ Tan France

    · 1 h 20 min

    Laci is joined by witty and charismatic fashion expert Tan France (Queer Eye) to discuss the hacks and hypocrites who have joined the long list of anti-gay activists later revealed to be gay themselves. Plus, Laci…

  33. The Marijuana Manipulator w/ James Mastraieni (Fraud Friday)

    · 52 min

    In this week’s Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by comedian, writer, and podcasterJames Mastraieni (Too Effin’ High, Florida Girls) to discuss the curious case of the Instagram marijuana fraudster who duped would-be…

  34. Billion-Dollar Insurance Bandit w/ Jenny Yang

    · 1 h 21 min

    Laci is joined by writer, comedian, and friend Jenny Yang (Last Man Standing) to discuss the “Warren Buffett” of insurance fraud. Greg Lindberg stole $2 billion from his own companies, then tried to pay a state…

  35. Scamghetti w/ a Twink & a Redhead

    · 1 h 19 min

    We hope you like spaghetti, CONgregation, because today we're joined by Grant & Ash (A Twink and a Redhead), to dig into this week's scampilation. The squad discusses the scam of Spencer Pratt running for LA mayor, a…

  36. The Sweepstakes Scammers w/ Tone Bell (Fraud Friday)

    · 1 h 17 min

    In this week’s Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by comedian and actor Tone Bell (Survival of the Thickest) to discuss a group of men in the 1980s who created a sweepstakes company that barely created any winnings. Plus, a…

  37. A Star Wasn't Born w/ Justin Halpern

    · 1 h 08 min

    CONgregation, Laci is joined today by producer and writing genius Justin Halpern (Abbott Elementary, Harley Quinn). Together, they listen to the music and dig into the story of this week's scammer, Mike Smith, a…

  38. The Baddest Bitch Bandit of the West w/ Vanessa Bayer & Jonah Bayer (Fraud Friday)

    · 1 h 07 min

    In this week’s Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by hilarious actor and writer siblings Vanessa and Jonah Bayer (How Did We Get Weird Podcast) to discuss Lady Bandit Pearl Hart, one of the wildest bandits in the Wild West.…

  39. The Fake MAGA Influencer w/ Sydnee Washington & Marie Faustin

    · 1 h 03 min

    Get excited, CONgregation! Laci is joined by bestie babes Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin (Mess Podcast) to dig into Emily Hart, a MAGA influencer who turned out to be an AI generated baddie created by a…

  40. The Resurrecting Romance Novelist w/ Paula Poundstone (Fraud Friday)

    · 1 h 22 min

    In this week’s Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by the legendary Paula Poundstone (Science Court, Inside Out) to discuss Susan Meachen, an independent romance novelist who faked her death in 2020 and miraculously…

  41. Peak Fraud & Sherpa Shenanigans w/ Ginger Minj

    · 1 h 00 min

    Fresh off the LIVE Scam Goddess tour, Laci is joined by the fabulous drag icon Ginger Minj (Hocus Pocus 2, Stop! That! Train!). Together, they chat about Ginger’s love for Wawa, mourn the loss of Spirit Airlines, and…

  42. The UK Gambling Gambit w/ Jerah Milligan (Fraud Friday)

    · 56 min

    In this week’s Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by comedian, producer, and actor Jerah Milligan (Astronomy Club, Black Men Can’t Jump) to dig into Edward Putman, Giles Knibbs, and a fraudulent fake Lottery win. In Scammer…

  43. Tyra Banks: CEO of Doing the Most LIVE at Cobbs w/ Jacquis Neal

    · 1 h 31 min

    CONgregation, we’re back this week LIVE from Cobbs Comedy Club, where Laci was joined by comedian, actor, and host Jacquis Neal (Grand Crew, Crowd Control). Laci invited fans to steal merch and books, and together they…

  44. The Crooked Carpet Cleaner w/ Ronnie Adrian (Fraud Friday)

    · 1 h 14 min

    In this week’s Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by comedian and actor Ronnie Adrian (Grand Crew, EverythingNowShow) to explore the absolute mess of carpet-cleaning Ponzi schemer Barry Jay Minkow, who got his career as a…

  45. The Dubious Diplomat w/ Ira Madison III (Re-Release)

    · 1 h 02 min

    CONgregation, in today’s episode, we’re revisiting Episode 18, when Laci was joined for the first time by TV writer and podcaster Ira Madison III (Q-Force, YOU). Together, they uncover the “Fraud Prince,” Anthony…

  46. M-I-Crooked Letter, Crooked Gov’t w/ Diallo Riddle (Fraud Friday)

    · 1 h 16 min

    In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Diallo Riddle (South Side, Sherman's Showcase) to discuss one of Mississippi’s largest state-wide corruption cases. It involves millions in state welfare funds…

  47. The Death Defying Duper Mark Olmsted w/ Jamie Loftus (Re-Release)

    · 54 min

    CONgregation, in today’s Cinco de Mayo episode, we’re revisiting Episode Five, where Laci was joined by comedian, Emmy-nominated writer, and podcaster Jamie Loftus (The Bechdel Cast, Robot Chicken). They dive into the…

  48. The Blazin’ Embezzler w/ Brendan Scannell (Fraud Friday)

    · 58 min

    In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Brendan Scannell (Bonding, Heathers) to talk about an embezzling bookkeeper who attempted to cover up her thievery with arson. Plus, in Scammer of the Week, a car shop…

  49. Daycare Dollars & SmackDown Schemes w/ Hannah Pilkes

    · 1 h 14 min

    CONgregation, we're back this week with the game: Is It a Scam, a Scheme, or the Real Thing? In today’s episode, Laci is joined by comedian and actress Hannah Pilkes (Leanne, The Woodsman) to jump into the case of…

  50. The Hospice Hustlers w/ Matt Apodaca (Fraud Friday)

    · 1 h 09 min

    In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by Matt Apodaca (Get Played Podcast) to discuss how Marsha Farmer, a hospice worker, contributed to massive fraud practices in Mississippi. Plus, a former officer from the…

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