October 24, 2022
EP. 161 — The Con with the “Cure” for Cancer w/ Caleb Hearon
What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, we welcome back comedian Caleb Hearon to discuss Norman Baker, a vaudevillian, business-owner, and radio-show host in the 1800’s who claimed to have a cure for cancer. Plus, a Hong Kong student has been arrested after participating in an elaborate kidnapping to scam her parents out of ransom money. Stay Schemin’!
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EP. 218 — It’s a Scammer, Innit? w/ Diallo Riddle
Guest Diallo Riddle
What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, Diallo Riddle is back to discuss Jon Oliver aka Jody Francis Oliver.
November 23, 2023
EP. 217.5 — Fraud Fridays: The Captain of Collision w/ Nava Kavelin & Sophie Ansari
Guest Nava Kavelin Sophie Ansari
Happy Fraud Fridays! This week, we revisit our show with Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari. They discuss William Mize, who created a family business of staging car accidents.
November 20, 2023
EP. 217 — Re-Release: Salt Bae or Scam Bae? w/ Prentice Penny
Guest Prentice Penny
What’s poppin’ con-gregation? For this holiday, we are revisiting our episode with showrunner for HBO’s Insecure, Prentice Penny. We discuss the viral meat connoisseur “Salt Bae,” and the accusations of scamming surrounding his restaurants.