EP. 114 — The Heartbreak Hustler w/ Dexter Mayfield

What’s poppin con-gregation? This week, we have Dexter Mayfield discussing a scammer known by over a dozen names in over a dozen states, all the while nearly leaving over a dozen broken hearts in her wake. Plus, an influencer gets in trouble for promoting a skincare line claiming protection from blue screen light. Stay Schemin’!

Research By Kaelyn Brandt

SOURCES:

https://gamerant.com/valkyrae-rflct-youtube-controversy-skincare-brand-misinformation-misleading-research/

https://gamerant.com/valkyrae-rflct-studies-hidden-comments-video-clip/

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/serial-con-artist-swindled-victims-abandoned-her-children-n936936

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dana-lawrence-confidence-woman-aliases-scams-fbi-declassified/

https://filmdaily.co/news/dana-lawrence-con-artist/

https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-dana-lawrence-now/

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