It's a sports compilation! Today, Laci is joined by the man who gave her the title Scam Goddess, Miles Gray. He loves 20 Day Fiancé and fútbol, plus he used to be part of Christina Aguilera's crew, so you know he's cool. But today we're talking about some of the most scandalous schemes in sports history, including Kawhi Leonard getting paid for some ads that he didn't ever do so he could stay on the Clippers, Tom Brady's infamous Deflategate, and a man who pretended to be an athlete so hard he actually participated in a spring training.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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) Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Jonathan Braylock: @jonbraylock 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

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 [email protected]. 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. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci 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

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) Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci 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

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 [email protected]. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod 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/

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 [email protected]. 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

In this week’s Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by comedian and actor Tone Bell (Survival of the Thickest) to discuss a group of men in the 1980s who created a sweepstakes company that barely created any winnings. Plus, a 19-year-old has been caught scamming $37,000 from 439 concerned donors after falsely claiming that she had pancreatic cancer. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 03/06/2023) Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Tone Bell: @tonebell Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES https://nypost.com/2023/01/31/madison-russo-19-charged-in-gofundme-cancer-scam/ https://www.newyorker.com/news/american-chronicles/donald-trump-and-the-sweepstakes-scammers https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/2002/09/23/newscolumn2.html https://www.upi.com/Archives/1989/09/29/Five-charged-in-corporate-sweepstakes-scam/5185623044800/

CONgregation, Laci is joined today by producer and writing genius Justin Halpern (Abbott Elementary, Harley Quinn). Together, they listen to the music and dig into the story of this week's scammer, Mike Smith, a suburban dad and aspiring musician who made $10 million by creating thousands of fake listeners to stream his (also fake) music so he could rake in the royalties. Plus, in this dad-centric episode, Laci asks: Are love, credit, and tax accountants a scam, a scheme, or the real thing? Stay schemin’! Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at [email protected]. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Justin Halpern: @justinshalpern Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCES https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/streaming-fraud-fake-streams-mike-smith-1235500686/ https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/north-carolina-musician-charged-music-streaming-fraud-aided-artificial-intelligence https://www.wired.com/story/ai-bots-streaming-music/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RpxiEuGuUw

In this week’s Fraud Friday, Laci is joined by hilarious actor and writer siblings Vanessa and Jonah Bayer (How Did We Get Weird Podcast) to discuss Lady Bandit Pearl Hart, one of the wildest bandits in the Wild West. Plus, an investor attempted to purchase Manhattan’s iconic Flatiron Building for $190 million. Stay Schemin’! (Originally Released 04/17/2023) Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Vanessa Bayer: @vanessabayer Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES: https://therealdeal.com/new-york/2023/03/24/meet-the-mysterious-buyer-of-the-flatiron-building/ https://time.com/4575757/pearl-hart-stagecoach-robber/ https://nypost.com/2021/10/30/the-wild-life-and-death-of-old-west-feminist-bandit-pearl-hart/ https://lithub.com/the-true-story-of-pearl-hart-straight-shooting-poetry-writing-woman-bandit/ Wildcat: The Untold Story of Pearl Hart, the Wild West’s Most Notorious Woman Bandit by John Boessenecker

Get excited, CONgregation! Laci is joined by bestie babes Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin (Mess Podcast) to dig into Emily Hart, a MAGA influencer who turned out to be an AI generated baddie created by a 22-year-old med student in India. The gals chat about sea otters, scamming hippos, lease agreements, Duolingo, and Waymos. Listen to Mess wherever you get your podcasts. Stay schemin’! Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at [email protected]. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Sydnee Washington: @justsydbw Marie Faustin: @reeezy Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCES https://www.wired.com/story/ai-generated-maga-girls/ https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/story/who-is-emily-hart-how-an-indian-medical-student-fooled-dumb-maga-fans-with-ai-526820-2026-04-22?utm_source=rssfeed https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-shares-fake-swifties-for-trump-images/