Happy Friday, Con-gregation! This week, we revisit our episode with comedian Nore Davis where we discuss Big Bertha, who took her scams to the stage. Stay schemin’!
This episode was originally released Dec. 1st, 2020.
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Research by Sharilyn Vera.
Sources:
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/big-bertha-heyman-the-confidence-queen/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/who-was-bertha-heyman-grifter
https://literock969.com/secret-sister-gift-scam-is-back-for-the-2020-holiday-season/
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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 suburban dad and aspiring musician who made $10 million by creating thousands of fake listeners to stream his (also fake) music so he could rake in the royalties.
Plus, in this dad-centric episode, Laci asks: Are love, credit, and tax accountants a scam, a scheme, or the real thing? Stay schemin’!
Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.
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Research by Kathryn Doyle
SOURCES
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/streaming-fraud-fake-streams-mike-smith-1235500686/
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/north-carolina-musician-charged-music-streaming-fraud-aided-artificial-intelligence
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-bots-streaming-music/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RpxiEuGuUw
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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. Plus, an investor attempted to purchase Manhattan’s iconic Flatiron Building for $190 million. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 04/17/2023)
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Research by Kaelyn Brandt
SOURCES:
https://therealdeal.com/new-york/2023/03/24/meet-the-mysterious-buyer-of-the-flatiron-building/
https://time.com/4575757/pearl-hart-stagecoach-robber/
https://nypost.com/2021/10/30/the-wild-life-and-death-of-old-west-feminist-bandit-pearl-hart/
https://lithub.com/the-true-story-of-pearl-hart-straight-shooting-poetry-writing-woman-bandit/
Wildcat: The Untold Story of Pearl Hart, the Wild West’s Most Notorious Woman Bandit by John Boessenecker
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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 22-year-old med student in India. The gals chat about sea otters, scamming hippos, lease agreements, Duolingo, and Waymos. Listen to Mess wherever you get your podcasts. Stay schemin’!
Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.
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Marie Faustin: @reeezy
Research by Kathryn Doyle
SOURCES
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-generated-maga-girls/
https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/story/who-is-emily-hart-how-an-indian-medical-student-fooled-dumb-maga-fans-with-ai-526820-2026-04-22?utm_source=rssfeed
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-shares-fake-swifties-for-trump-images/
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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 resurrected in 2022. Plus, a Florida woman has been arrested after a 4-year-long romance scam that resulted in the defrauding of an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 02/13/2023)
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Research by Kaelyn Brandt
SOURCES:
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/16/health/fake-death-romance-novelist-meachen.html
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/book-author-exposed-fake-suicide-facebook-group-1234655830/?fbclid=IwAR0T1Z8YBSGjkOmKkE2bqww-XVhj2142WqdD97YlxSd0QWLr_eCm8LSaJKc
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/susan-meachen-author-fake-death-b2265223.html?r=21062
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/kelseyweekman/susan-meachen-author-alleged-death-hoax
Twitter user @Draggerofliars thread: https://twitter.com/Draggerofliars/status/1610491152091717632
https://abcnews.go.com/US/woman-allegedly-steals-28-million-holocaust-survivor-romance/story?id=96673243
https://www.news4jax.com/consumer/2019/04/30/how-to-avoid-falling-for-fake-online-product-reviews/
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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 dig into the monumental scams surrounding Mount Everest expeditions, from fake rescues and insurance fraud to dangerous labor disputes and growing tensions between wealthy climbers and the Sherpas who make their summits possible. So much high altitude drama! Stay schemin’!
Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.
Check out Ginger's comedy film: Stop! That! Train! premiering in theaters on June 12, 2026.
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Research by Kathryn Doyle
SOURCES
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/mount-everest-climb-nepal-insurance-scam-sherpa-poisoning-b2952027.html
https://www.fox13news.com/news/mount-everest-guides-accused-poisoning-climbers-force-fake-rescues
https://allthatsinteresting.com/mount-everest-insurance-fraud
https://www.fodors.com/world/asia/nepal/experiences/news/the-shocking-tourist-scam-where-guides-allegedly-poisoned-guests-for-insurance-money
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/climbing-mount-everest-1
https://www.climbing.com/travel/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-everest-in-2026/
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j99xxd1z1o
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/130501-mount-everest-fight-sherpas-sahibs-world-mountain-climbing
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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 of the Week, OpenTable takes on restaurant heat, and not the yummy kind! Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 02/24/2020)
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Research by Sharilyn Vera
SOURCES:
https://www.casino.org/news/lotto-rapist-charged-with-fraud-over-2-5-million-falsified-ticket/
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/oct/04/edward-putnam-fake-national-lottery-ticket
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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 pondered whether flight vouchers for giving up your seat on an overbooked plane are actually worth it. They discussed TikTok Shop and asked the age-old question: Are fathers a scam? Finally, they dug into the scam empire of the iconic Tyra Banks and listened to listener letters live in person! Stay schemin’!
Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.
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Research by Kathryn Doyle
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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 con man started early in his youth. Plus, in Scammer of the Week, we meet Bruce Bagley, a 73-year-old International Studies professor who pleaded guilty to money laundering. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 02/03/2020)
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Research by Sharilyn Vera
SOURCES:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Minkow
https://news.sky.com/story/international-money-laundering-expert-arrested-for-money-laundering-11864982
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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 Gignac, read some of your letters, and dive into JCPenney fooling influencers with a fake high-end store. Stay schemin’! (Originally Released 01/27/2020)
Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.
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Ira Madison III: @irathethird
Research by Sharilyn Vera
SOURCES
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/10/how-the-fake-saudi-prince-anthony-gignac-was-exposed
https://nypost.com/2019/06/01/fake-saudi-prince-who-flaunted-on-instagram-sentenced-in-fraud-scheme/
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/10/he-actually-believes-he-is-khalid-the-odyssey-of-a-counterfeit-saudi-prince
https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/29/business/payless-fake-store/index.html
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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 misappropriated to powerful state officials, pro-wrestlers, and former athletes, including Brett Favre. Plus, singer Shakira has been ordered to stand trial in Spain for alleged tax fraud against the Public Treasury of Spain. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 10/17/2022)
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Diallo Riddle: @diallo
Research by Kaelyn Brandt
SOURCES:
https://mississippitoday.org/2021/12/23/anna-wolfe-mississippi-welfare-fraud-case/
https://mississippitoday.org/2020/02/06/connecting-the-dots-players-in-massive-welfare-embezzlement-case-got-millions-from-taxpayers-but-helped-few/
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2022/9/24/23368759/mississippi-welfare-fraud-scandal-brett-favre-reform
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/09/27/opinion/brett-favre-welfare-queen/
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34656657/brett-favre-pressed-facility-funding-being-told-legality-question-court-filing-says
https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/27/entertainment/shakira-spain-tax-case/index.html
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