May 9, 2024

EP. 241.5 — Fraud Friday: The Lying Lover w/ Lala Milan

It’s Friday, con-gregation! We go back to our episode with Lala Milan, to unpack a man who stole dozens of women’s hearts… and also their wallets. Stay vigilant! Stay schemin’!

 

This episode was originally released October 13, 2020.

 

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Research by Sharilyn Vera.

 

Sources:
https://www.vulture.com/article/love-fraud-finale-breakdown-and-rick-scott-smith-updates.html

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a33821604/love-fraud-richard-scott-smith-true-story/

https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/a33915040/richard-scott-smith-love-fraud-now/

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