Scam Goddess
with Laci Mosley
August 9, 2021
What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, we have Angela “The Kitchenista” Davis discussing Darius “Crooks” Williams, a chef blogger accused of shady business practices, assault and plagiarizing recipes. Plus, a man is out $30 million, after building a section of “Trump’s” border wall and ending up with no buyers.
Content Warning: Physical and sexual assault is mentioned in this episode. Please take care of yourself while listening.
Research by Kaelyn Brandt
SOURCES:
Forbes Article, “Why Food Blogger Angela Davis Believes Darius Williams Does Not Deserve A Platform” by Lizzy Saxe
Southern Grit, “Darius Cooks or #dariuscrooks? Popular Food Personality Under Fire Amidst Multiple Allegations” by Debra Freeman
Black Enterprise, “FROM RECIPES TO RECEIPTS, DARIUS “COOKS” WILLIAMS DENIES CLAIMS THAT HE IS A “CROOK” by Kia Morgan Smith
State of Georgia Consumer Protection Division
Twitter: @thekitchenista, @frenchvanilla29
August 2, 2021
What’s Poppin Con-gregation? Franchesca Ramsey joins us to discuss the doctor centered in one of the most notorious healthcare fraud cases in California’s history. Plus, a woman on the run is arrested after inquiring about her reward money. Stay Schemin’!
TW: This story contains examples of domestic violence and graphic surgical malpractice. Take care of yourselves while listening.
https://4patientsafety.org/documents/Tantuwaya,%20Lokesh%20Shantanu%202015-04-13%20Article.pdf
July 26, 2021
What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, Clark Moore joins us to discuss a particular scam involving the Ukrianian Marriage industry. Plus, we look into how scammers are taking advantage of billionaire MacKenzie Scott’s pledge to donate half her fortune. Stay schemin’!
Research by Kaeyln Brandt.
Sources:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57358241
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/20/business/mackenzie-scott-philanthropy.html
July 19, 2021
What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, Priscilla Davies joins us to discuss the phony spokesperson for a company known as the “Uber of helicopters.” Plus, a gun safety organization pulls off a powerful protest, scamming former NRA president David Keene. Stay schemin’!
Research by Kaeyln Brandt.
Sources:
https://www.businessinsider.com/blade-helicopter-had-fake-spokesperson-2021-6#
https://brs-apartments.flyblade.com/blade/production/uploaded-assets/1605626363.pdf
July 12, 2021
July 5, 2021
What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, JB Smoove joins us to discuss an Italian artist who sold an invisible statue for thousands of dollars. Plus, a Florida man is charged with impersonating a doctor while injecting botox into patients while drinking. Stay schemin’!
Research by Kaeyln Brandt.
Sources:
https://scrubsmag.com/fake-doctor-real-botox-and-lots-of-booze-jacksonville-man-arrested-in-fl/
https://www.art-rite.it/en/news/detail/14491
https://hypebeast.com/2021/6/salvatore-garau-lo-sono-invisible-sculpture-18k-usd-sale
June 28, 2021
What’s Poppin’ con-gregation? This week, Jenny Yang joins us to discuss the story, Action Park, an amusement and water park that was extremely dangerous and the home to a series of money laundering schemes, shady money and scams. Plus, a man is accused of stealing expensive caviar meant for research for lunch among co-workers. Stay Schemin’!
June 21, 2021
What’s Poppin’ con-gregation. This week, Monique Heart helps us break down the real life story that inspired the hit 2019 film Hustlers starring Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu. Plus, a Florida man faces 104 felony counts after allegedly using 28 people’s personal information to purchase expensive items in area stores.
June 14, 2021
What’s poppin, con-gregation? Singer and Songwriter Dawn Richard, joins us to discuss the controversy surrounding who really invented the Flamin’ Hot Cheeto. Plus, a former FBI agent cons $800,000 out of a Texas woman. Stay schemin’!
Research by Kaeyln Brandt.
SOURCES:
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-05-16/flamin-hot-cheetos-richard-montanez
https://www.newsweek.com/flamin-hot-cheeto-movie-true-story-creator-richard-montanez-1456377
https://jezebel.com/turns-out-lying-about-inventing-flamin-hot-cheetos-is-a-1846922951
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/31/us/fbi-drug-scheme-charge.html?searchResultPosition=1
June 7, 2021
What’s poppin, con-gregation? Naomi Ekperigin joins us to discuss how a sexy credit card con artist stole one million dollars out of the ex- wife of a former NBA star. Plus, an Italian hospital worker gets paid for doing nothing for 15 years. Stay schemin’!
Research by Kaeyln Brandt.
SOURCES:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/15/style/serial-con-artist-tracii-hutsona.html
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/serial-con-artist-charged-embezzlement-scheme
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/press-release/file/1368996/download
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/23/world/europe/italy-hospital-worker-15-years.html
May 31, 2021
What’s poppin, con-gregation? Tracie Morrissey joins us to discuss a man caught defrauding 35 of his “girlfriends” in Japan. Also, a former senior advisor in the federal government is accused of stealing from New York City public schools. Stay schemin!
Research by Sharilyn Vera.
SOURCES
https://www.vice.com/en/article/dyv8xk/japanese-man-arrested-35-girlfriends-fake-birthday
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/man-arrested-for-defrauding-his-35-girlfriends
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/27/us/seth-andrew-fraud-money-laundering-charter-school.html
May 24, 2021
What’s poppin, con-gregation? Yvonne Orji joins us to discuss the Aretha Franklin impostor who found herself performing as the Quasi Queen of Soul. Plus, a woman is finally arrested after twenty-two attempts to sneak on flights. Stay schemin!
Research by Sharilyn Vera.
SOURCES
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/counterfeit-queen-soul-180969340/
https://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2020/04/the-bizarre-story-of-the-imitation-queen-of-soul/
https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/Woman-with-history-of-airliner-stowaways-arrested-16033015.php
May 17, 2021
What’s poppin, con-gregation? Alaska Thunderfuck joins us to discuss a Victorian era beauty influencer who peddled deadly beauty products. Plus, a bride and groom plan a wedding at a venue they don’t own or rent because the Lord said so. Stay schemin!
Research by Sharilyn Vera.
Sources:
https://apnews.com/article/bride-groom-crashers-illegal-wedding-130c7270d0d206f61e08f1b197779815
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/who-was-madame-rachel-scam
May 10, 2021
What’s poppin, con-gregation? Anna Hossnieh joins us to talk about the arrest of Jen Shah, a The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cast member accused of money laundering. Plus, a thieving travel agent who promises Hawaiian dream getaways that turn into vacation nightmares. Stay schemin!
Research by Sharilyn Vera.
Resources:
https://nypost.com/2021/03/31/jen-shahs-infamous-shah-ski-chalet-may-be-a-fraud-too/
http://www.thepostgame.com/features/201202/utahs-sharrieff-shah-goes-reporter-coach
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a34620733/jen-shah-husband-sharrieff/
May 3, 2021
What’s poppin, con-gregation? Cody Ziglar joins us to talk about an ex-convict claiming to be the reincarnation of Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard. Plus, a teen allegedly steals nearly $1 million from a Kroger grocery store. Stay schemin!
Research by Sharilyn Vera.
Resources
SOURCES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=962&v=9z8AVci97SI&feature=youtu.be
https://www.vice.com/en/article/3kgkwv/this-guy-claims-to-be-the-reincarnation-of-l-ron-hubbard
