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Scam Goddess is an award-winning comedy podcast dedicated to fraud and all those who practice it. Every episode, the Scam Goddess herself Laci Mosley (iCarly, Better Call Saul) covers the hottest scams on the streets today while also giving in-depth breakdowns of the wildest robberies, rackets, and capers throughout history. It's like true crime, but without all the death—aka True Con! Plus, Laci's always joined by hilarious guests like Conan O'Brien, Miranda Cosgrove, Jameela Jamil, JB Smoove, Nicole Byer, or Matt Rogers. Join the Scam Goddess "Con-gregation" to experience the funny side of fraud. And as Laci always says, stay schemin'!

New episodes every Tuesday. Classic episodes re-released every Friday.

The Scam Goddess TV show based on the podcast premieres on Freeform and Hulu on January 15th!

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  • Tuesday · 1 hr 3 min

    The Car Middleman with David Gborie

    Buying a car is stressful, but is it worth a stack to hire a middleman to negociate for you? Juruys still out, but comedian and voice of comedy central, David Gborie is here to help Laci get to the bottom of this scam. Along the way these long time friends discuss that time David bought fancy art in the middle of Colorado and why credit scores are a scham to withhold wealth from the Black community. SOCIALS: David Gborie: @coolguyjokes87 Laci Mosley: @divalaci WE'RE ON YOUTUBE: Join us on YouTube! See Laci, the guests, and fraudsters: https://www.youtube.com/@ScamGoddess SOURCES: https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/tomi-mikula-youtube-car-buying-negotiations-4a4c3d63?mod=mhp https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/the-guy-who-made-a-career-out-of-negotiating-car-prices-answers-your-questions-2b50557d?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqfMpmeOplWlJUvQk6hI84xJlmKvbMLEGKBy24Va_meMUWb5LBXwdj2VgOICRzY%3D&gaa_ts=69c460f0&gaa_sig=7Wbqu7-FkckPduY7NZabVPpjGjthyPNNUMSH_ZPUM3OJcPO0TT2bfMPF08NSRZV0TZo54ACD6_U9_ZJ6qw9_xQ%3D%3D https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/car-price-purchase-negotiate-d0bef925?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqc2rFqXcwYKnzl-kob44qHQbm_owMAPG-PKZiRiDiipDRRh7RAjknt7PXketX8%3D&gaa_ts=69c451a7&gaa_sig=HXfBC6b8TR0dV2aqMcjdV8ixgLYj9OeFvitobxYoNgJ6uCaGvzEZxOXHakt7e-K5Cdl_SLtDGKcHhYQx_10N3Q%3D%3D https://www.pbs.org/newshour/classroom/daily-news-lessons/2026/03/afroman-prevails-in-defamation-lawsuit-brought-by-police https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/03/23/afroman-police-pound-cake-free-speech/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 18 · 1 hr 3 min

    Blessed Up by Crab Legs & Free Bus Fare w Joel Kim Booster (Fraud Friday)

    Joel Kim Booster (Wondery’s Bad Dates and Bravo’s Love Hotel) joins Laci to dive into all of your scams and stories, CON-gregation! First, Joel shares his own heartbreaking story of being caught shoplifting. Then, they dive into letters revealing an Ocean’s Eleven-level grocery store checkout scam (also… stop locking everything up, grocery stores!!!), how to dupe the public transit system with a screenshot, a boss becoming someone's “John,” and a text-ual relationship that was sketchy as hell. Stay schemin’! Keep the scams coming and snitch on your shady friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Joel Kim Booster: @ihatejoelkim Confession Stories by the CONgregation Curated By Jessica Cisneros See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 15 · 1 hr 28 min

    Fyre Fest of BookTok with Ashley Ray

    BookTok used to be the place where readers went to argue about their favorite authors, ship the gays, and learn which creatures their friends were sexually attracted to, and now, like all good things, it's being used to scam. Writer and comedian Ashley Ray joins Laci to discuss the Fyre Fest of book link-ups. A shared cabin, no food, in the middle of the wilderness could be a good time if properly funded; instead, it left a pack of women and one very nice male author hungry and feeling ripped off. Will there be justice or a second round of schemes? SOCIALS: Ashley Ray: @theashleyray Laci Mosley: @divalaci WE'RE ON YOUTUBE: Join us on YouTube! See Laci, the guests, and fraudsters: https://www.youtube.com/@ScamGoddess SOURCES: https://www.tiktok.com/@_britunfiltered/video/7654234457108450591?_r=1&_t=ZT-98fYoRoIcmb https://www.today.com/popculture/books/what-is-booktok-meaning-rcna70362 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f20kEAinag0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM7_h_sFVyQ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 11 · 52 min

    The CIA Swindler with Sasheer Zamata (Fraud Friday)

    What's poppin, con-gregation? Sasheer Zamata drops by the pod this week to expose the man who told people he was a government spy who needed money, and those people were like, "sure." Plus, a clip from the Scam Goddess premium show Con-Fessions, hosted by Laci and Priscilla Davies. Stay schemin! Research by Sharilyn Vera Sources: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/former-dea-spokesman-garrison-courtney-guilty-plea-cia-operative-4-4-million-fraud-scheme/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/federalnewsnetwork.com/people/2020/06/ex-federal-worker-pretended-to-be-cia-to-steal-millions-2/amp/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 8 · 59 min

    The Most Colorful Home in Queens with Kerry Coddett

    Kerry Coddett, actress and comedian known for her work in Flatbush Misdemeanors, Ramy, Crashing, and The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, joins Laci for one of the most colorful scams we've ever covered. In Astoria, Queens, one couple scammed multiple members of their immigrant community with one of the ugliest houses ever seen on Zillow. Multiple fronts, including a fashion house, delayed justice, but as with most scams, greed eventually caught up with the perpetrators. SOCIALS: Join us on YouTube! See Laci, the guests, and fraudsters: https://www.youtube.com/@ScamGoddess Find Kerry Coddett on Instagram @overfab SOURCES https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/realestate/queens-real-estate-fraud.html?unlocked_article_code=1.mk8.d-iS.Nsr2d5cWNFO7&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/queens-man-pleads-guilty-real-estate-fraud-scheme https://nypost.com/2025/09/17/real-estate/the-dark-story-behind-the-most-colorful-house-in-queens/ https://toptenrealestatedeals.com/weekly-ten-best-home-deals/home/as-seen-on-zillow-gone-wild-queens-most-colorful-home https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article311691934.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 4 · 1 hr 8 min

    The Three Timing Sheriff w Caleb Hearon (Fraud Friday)

    What's poppin, con-gregation? Caleb Hearon joins us to discuss a cheating chief of police who falsified documents to hide his many affairs. Plus, a Texas resident scams millions of CARES Act money from Uncle Sam. Stay schemin! Research by Sharilyn Vera. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Caleb Hearon: @sooootruepod SOURCES: https://heavy.com/news/jason-collier/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts/three-timing-texas-police-chief-jason-collier-arrested-by-texas-rangers-11982954 https://abc7news.com/ppp-fraud-houston-covid-funds-scam-business-owners-bought-luxury-cars-with-loans-ladonna-wiggins/10385500/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 1 · 1 hr 9 min

    Nicolas Cage and the Mystery of the Missing Movie with Jay Jurden

    Laci is joined by the hilarious Jay Jurden in this extra long episode exploring the heist of a Nicolas Cage film from a flash drive someone left on a desk. Throughout Cage's (née Coppola) storied career, he's starred in some of the greatest movies of all time (Adaptation), and he's led some of the worst (see streaming titles). But no one predicted an entire film could be stolen. Now, producers are suing, and we're left wondering if this film about the man who inspired the creation of James Bond will ever see the light of day. SOCIALS: Jay Jurden: @jayjurden Laci Mosley: @divalaci WE'RE ON YOUTUBE: Join us on YouTube! See Laci, the guests, and fraudsters: https://www.youtube.com/@ScamGoddess SOURCES: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/stole-nic-cage-movie-101902325.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIwADEcUY9qM8gaeyUSJ-KgjbBgeOCeWkNtnjXdbFXDDf101h9-IAWhf2bYsRC1gjfEdZDknxU0fPTZhMr6AdAq1obsfW3v9NuXo_hUQINbod5SQG-94ZXB7ta-KX27UB1NnbyHDqHB3NIc26CFQvUr-wVflw9QMt83SNY4Yx10Z https://pagesix.com/2026/08/06/hollywood/stolen-nicolas-cage-film-from-netflix-hq-rattles-filmmakers/ https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-07-30/producer-sues-netflix-over-lost-unreleased-nicolas-cage-movie https://arstechnica.com/civis/threads/man-invested-45m-in-a-nicolas-cage-movie-it-got-stolen-off-netflix%E2%80%99s-desk.1514186/ https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/30/netflix-sued-nicolas-cage-war-thriller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • August 28 · 1 hr 10 min

    The (Not So) Charitable Cheat with Gabe Dunn (Fraud Friday)

    What's poppin, con-gregation? This week, Gabe Dunn is on the show to discuss donations Donald Trump allegedly gave to charity. And no, charity is not the name of a porn star. Stay schemin! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • August 25 · 1 hr 1 min

    The $100 Million Deli with Jamie Loftus

    The incredible Jamie Loftus makes her Scam Goddess return! We've brought the hot dog expert in to help us understand how the fraud sausage at a New Jersey deli became a multimillion-dollar company traded on the stock market. Along the way, she and Laci discuss hometown heroes, fast food menus, and sexy buildings. Support Jamie Loftus and Sexy Buildings Pre-order Jamie's book, The Tower, here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250480422/thetower/ We're on YouTube: Join us on YouTube! See Laci, the guests, and fraudsters: https://www.youtube.com/@ScamGoddess SOURCES https://www.businessinsider.com/new-jersey-deli-100-million-stock-fraud-inside-story-2026-2 https://njbiz.com/nj-deli-stock-scheme-sentencing/ https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/13/new-jersey-deli-sentencing-coker-stock.html https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/19/father-son-plead-guilty-in-100-million-new-jersey-deli-stock-scheme.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/arts/louvre-museum-ticket-scam-arrests.html https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/story-100m-new-jersey-deli https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/06/the-usd100-million-new-jersey-deli-a-theory.html https://i.insider.com/6986171ea645d1188188d7ff?width=1300&format=jpeg&auto=webp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • August 21 · 1 hr 9 min

    The Welfare Queen w Ayo Edebiri (Fraud Friday)

    Happy Holidays, Con-gregation! We are revisiting our episode with Ayo Edebiri, one of our wildest episodes as we dig deep into the controversial tale of Linda Taylor, the Welfare Queen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • August 18 · 1 hr 33 min

    F.R.A.U.D. is Dope the Jonathan Dupiton Con with Langston Kerman

    Jonathan Dupiton reminds us that just because a man has a podcast doesn't mean he knows what the hell he's talking about. Dupiton preached FRAUD (Finally Rich After Unstoppable Determination). His unstoppable determination was really just stealing from the unemployed during the pandemic. Stand-up comedian and host of the My Momma Told Me podcast, Langston Kerman, joins Laci to break down the AI ads, beach ab shots, and shoddy merch Dupiton released for Dupiton's podcast "Rich and Unemployed." We're on YouTube! Watch us at https://www.youtube.com/@ScamGoddess. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • August 14 · 1 hr 3 min

    Top Chef All-Scam Edition w Angela "The Kitchenista" Davis (Fraud Friday)

    Angela "The Kitchenista" Davis helps Laci cook up a juicy episode on 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. (Originally Released 08/09/2021) Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Angela Davis: @thekitchenista See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • August 11 · 1 hr 33 min

    Cow Class Action The Crèmily Scam with Kyle Prue

    Y'all remember Crèmily? The French style frozen yogurt that was keto approved and reportedly delicious? No? That's okay, the whole thing was a financial scam. We're joined by Krlue Prue, who teaches people how to piss men off and will soon be joining the Big Money Players family when his podcast joins the network in the fall. Together, Kyle and Laci attempt to understand why Crèmily put a pool on an MLB field, why people keep trying to order the ice cream at McDonald's, and why withholding a talent makes people believe you're more talented. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • August 7 · 1 hr

    The Fake Teen Doctor with Carl Tart (Fraud Friday)

    Carl Tart (SNL, Grand Crew) joins the Con-gregation to talk all about Malachi Love-Robinson aka Dr. Love, the Florida teen who pretended to be a doctor. Stay schemin'! (Originally Released 03/09/2020) Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes" here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Carl Tart: @dammitcarl See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • August 4 · 50 min

    "I Can't Unblack My Ears!" The Lego Heist with Mel Mitchell

    Leggo my Eggo? How about give that old man his Lego back? Yes, Laci and the hilarious and beautiful Mel Mitchell try to unravel the complex corporate scheme that robbed an elderly, dying man of the chance to collect the sales on his Star Wars Lego collection. Mel and Laci discuss the validity of Lego, how interested the police should be in a Lego heist, and whether or not walking a highline is a sensible activity. Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Mel Mitchell: @itsmelmitch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • July 31 · 1 hr 14 min

    The Hilaria Hoax w Ira Madison III, Oscar Montoya, and Siobhan Tho (Fraud Friday)

    Happy Fraud Fridays! This week we revisit our episode with comedians Ira Madison III, Oscar Montoya, AND Siobhan Thompson, where they discuss Spain’s Sweetheart Hilaria Baldwin. Stay schemin’. Chao! This was originally released on January 26th, 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • July 28 · 37 min

    Matthew Kieran's Identity Theft of the Unhoused with Lennon Parham

    Writer, comedian, and director Lennon Parham is no stranger to true-con. Once, a locksmith robbed her home, though not as intelligently as one might hope a locksmith would approach the job. With Laci, she discovers the strange story of Matthew Kieran's identity theft. William Woods, an unhoused man, has his identity stolen by a con artist, Matthew Kieran. The state of California was so classist and so convinced by the fraudster that they told the victim, William, he could no longer use his own name. Thirty years later, they were so entangled in one another that a child even got caught in the crossfire, and William had to spend time in a psych ward. You'll never believe how the truth came to light. Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Lennon Parham: @lennonparham See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • July 24 · 46 min

    The Inventing Heiress with Nicole Byer (Fraud Friday)

    Top of the morning to you, con-gregation! Emmy-nominated Nicole Byer is on the show this week to break down the fake Irish heiress who scammed her way into a pot of gold worth around ninety thousand dollars. Plus, the car actually appreciates when you drive it off the lot if you didn't pay for it. Stay schemin! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • July 21 · 1 hr

    Restaraunt Reservation Scam with Edy Modica

    Our sister in schemes joins us to tell us about the time she was foot pic scammed. Or was it a kink? We're figuring it out. While we do, we're diving deep into the scam that gets people paying out big money to sit at some of the best restaurants in the world. How much would you be willing to pay above asking price for a three-Michelin-star restaurant? And is it really a scam if you get the table? Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Edy Modica: @doodiehole See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • July 17 · 59 min

    The Scammer of All Trades with Lamorne Morris (Fraud Friday)

    What's poppin', con-gregation? This week, Lamorne Morris is on the pod to talk about the man who was so good at scheming that Spielberg made a movie about it. Plus, the girl who "does braces." Stay schemin! Research by Sharilyn Vera. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Abagnale https://www.biography.com/personality/frank-abagnale https://www.aarp.org/podcasts/the-perfect-scam/ https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2020/04/24/covid-19-scams/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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