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EP. 113 — The Failed Mob Music Mogul w/ Diallo Riddle
What’s poppin’ con – gregation? This week, Diallo Riddle joins us to discuss a legendary con artist who used his ties to notorious crime families in the US to pose as a major music executive, gaining fame and access to lavish perks around the world. Plus, an anonymous group walks away with $3.81 million after creating a viral cryptocurrency named after popular Netflix show, Squid Game. Stay Schemin’!
Research By Kaelyn Brandt
SOURCES:
https://gizmodo.com/squid-game-cryptocurrency-scammers-make-off-with-2-1-m-1847972824
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jimmy-sabatino-con-man-sentenced-supermax-prison/
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article184431698.html
https://www.wired.com/2008/03/la-times-appare/
https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/con-kid-6366268
https://miami.cbslocal.com/2014/11/24/confessions-of-a-con-man/
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