Scam Goddess

In this week’s Fraud Friday, we visit episode 10. Laci is joined by comedian, writer, and actorJonathan Braylock (Astronomy Club, Black Men Can't Jump Podcast) to discuss a legend from the birthplace of fraud, Nigeria’s own Emmanuel Nwude! Yup, he sold Nigeria's biggest airport that didn't exist for a whopping US $242 million. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 12/02/2019)

 
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Research by Sharilyn Vera
SOURCES:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmanuel_Nwude
https://www.bosshunting.com.au/hustle/nigerian-fake-airport-scam 
https://www.flyertalk.com/articles/nigerian-scammer-sold-fake-airport-to-international-bank.html
https://www.ladbible.com/community/interesting-emmanuel-nwude-carried-out-the-biggest-scam-in-nigeria-20180825
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Laci is joined by witty and charismatic fashion expert Tan France (Queer Eye) to discuss the hacks and hypocrites who have joined the long list of anti-gay activists later revealed to be gay themselves. Plus, Laci asks: Are multistep skincare routines, fast-fashion dupes, and free trials a scam, a scheme, or the real thing? Stay schemin’!

 
Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.

 
Be sure to catch Honorable Gays biweekly on Tan's YouTube channel and follow @honorablegays for more.
And don't miss Deli Boys Season 2, now streaming on Hulu.

 
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Tan France: @tanfrance

 
Research by Kathryn Doyle 
 
SOURCES
https://www.cnn.com/videos/bestoftv/2013/06/22/ac-alan-chambers-interview.cnn
https://people.com/gay-cure-minister-allegedly-tried-to-meet-minor-for-sex-11979375
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2012/06/28/gay-rights-advocates-protest-exodus-ministry-gathering
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/alan-manning-chambers-judge-finds-probable-cause-charge-solicitation-teen-boy
https://www.advocate.com/politics/politicians/2015/05/29/16-antigay-leaders-exposed-gay-or-bi
https://daily.jstor.org/ernst-rohm-the-highest-ranking-gay-nazi/
https://www.aclu.org/news/lgbtq-rights/george-rekers-ex-expert-witness
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/george-rekers-christian-right-leader-denies-gay-prostitution-allegation/
https://thingofthings.substack.com/p/weird-people-of-history-michael-bussee
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In this week’s Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by comedian, writer, and podcasterJames Mastraieni (Too Effin’ High, Florida Girls) to discuss the curious case of the Instagram marijuana fraudster who duped would-be customers into buying weed that never appeared. Plus, James shares his wild liquor store scam that involves costumes! Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 11/18/2019)

 

 
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James Mastraieni: @jmazz1111

 
Research by Sharilyn Vera
SOURCES:
https://help.instagram.com/789164081427334?helpref=related 
https://www.reddit.com/r/trees/comments/1ygw9k/a_warning_to_those_thinking_of_buying_trees/
https://hightimes.com/news/weed-scams-trending-instagram-people-falling-for-them/
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/07/11/us/cannabis-planted-vermont-statehouse-trnd/index.html
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Laci is joined by writer, comedian, and friend Jenny Yang (Last Man Standing) to discuss the “Warren Buffett” of insurance fraud. Greg Lindberg stole $2 billion from his own companies, then tried to pay a state official $200 million to stay quiet about it. Plus, a baddie climate activist from China allegedly sex-blackmailed Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wes Edens.
Laci asks: Are psychics, valets, and tipping outside of restaurants a scam, a scheme, or the real thing? Stay schemin’!
Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.
Follow on Instagram:
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Laci Mosley: @divalaci
Jenny Yang: @jennyyangtv

 
Research by Kathryn Doyle 
 
SOURCES
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article315890645.html
https://www.wral.com/news/nccapitol/greg-lindberg-sentenced-prison-nc-money-laundering-insurance-political-donor-may-2026/
https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/breaking-news/greg-lindberg-sentenced-to-12-years-for-2-billion-insurance-fraud-576831.aspx
https://nypost.com/2026/05/27/business/fraudster-billionaire-who-wanted-50-kids-with-blonde-blue-eyed-women-sentenced-to-prison/
https://www.theassemblync.com/news/business/greg-lindberg-bribery-conviction/
https://www.wsj.com/articles/financier-who-amassed-insurance-firms-diverted-2-billion-into-his-private-empire-11551367856?mod=article_inline
https://www.foxnews.com/us/feds-say-woman-tried-extort-nba-team-owner-fake-sex-videos-one-night-stand
https://nypost.com/2026/05/13/us-news/wesley-edens-blackmail-suspect-bailed-out-by-chinese-foreign-agent/
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We hope you like spaghetti, CONgregation, because today we're joined by Grant & Ash (A Twink and a Redhead), to dig into this week's scampilation. The squad discusses the scam of Spencer Pratt running for LA mayor, a Georgia mayor who fired the entire police force for petty reasons, the CEO of United Airlines flying American, Dua Lipa versus Samsung, and a thief who returned Lego sets filled with pasta.
Plus, Laci asks: Are towing companies, TV subscriptions, and celebrity skincare a scam, a scheme, or the real thing? Stay schemin’!
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
Grant & Ash: @a_twink_and_a_redhead

 
Research by Kathryn Doyle 
 
SOURCES
https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/small-town-georgia-mayor-resigns-weeks-after-firing-entire-police-department/
https://newschannel9.com/news/local/cohutta-mayor-sends-resignation-letter-to-council-friday-amid-ongoing-controversy-attorney-cohutta-georgia-police-department
https://newschannel9.com/news/local/moving-forward-town-of-cohutta-considers-next-steps-after-police-department-reinstated
https://www.thedailybeast.com/mayor-fires-entire-police-department-over-facebook-comments-about-his-wife/
https://nypost.com/2026/05/10/us-news/united-airlines-ceo-caught-flying-first-class-on-american-airlines/
https://tech.yahoo.com/videos/dua-lipa-sues-samsung-15-132348263.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIwADEcUY9qM8gaeyUSJ-KgjbBgeOCeWkNtnjXdbFXDDf101h9-IAWhf2bYsRC1gjfEdZDknxU0fPTZhMr6AdAq1obsfW3v9NuXo_hUQINbod5SQG-94ZXB7ta-KX27UB1NnbyHDqHB3NIc26CFQvUr-wVflw9QMt83SNY4Yx10Z
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce9pvp210zdo
https://www.thedailybeast.com/star-maga-candidate-spencer-pratt-busted-lying-about-trailer-home/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/spencer-pratt-los-angeles-mayor-voter-fraud-maga-social-media-trend_n_6a0ce7d8e4b0ceb40d480efe
https://www.vice.com/en/article/how-a-guy-used-pasta-to-steal-34000-in-lego-sets/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnWDFiMTT28
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