It's time to dish the dirt on disgraced NYC Mayor Eric Adams and we couldn't do it without CONgregation VIPs Sydnee Washington & Marie Faustin (hosts of the new iHeartPodcast "MESS"). We get into all of Eric's bizarre quotes, his questionable choices as Mayor, and what led to his criminal indictment, including pop star Sabrina Carpenter's involvement! Plus, Laci opens the show sharing an infuriating scam story of her own. Stay schemin'!

Sydnee & Marie's new iHeartPodcast “MESS” is available to stream on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes drop every Thursday.

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Marie Faustin: @reeezy

Research by Kate Doyle.

SOURCES:

https://apnews.com/article/eric-adams-criminal-charges-fbi-indictment-c0a5a81540cd6394bfa18a0bf965be0f

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/08/eric-adams-police-new-york/619869/

https://tableofsuccess.hellgatenyc.com/bishop-lamor-whitehead/

https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-local-correspondents/how-eric-adams-started-mentoring-a-con-man

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/03/11/eric-adams-nyc-mayor-profile-00016106

https://nypost.com/2021/06/01/eric-adams-i-was-once-a-squeegee-man-and-i-know-how-to-deal-with-it/

https://www.vice.com/en/article/nyc-mayoral-candidate-eric-adams-bizarre-contraband-video-interview/

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/09/26/adams-indictment-focuses-on-connections-to-turkey-00181186

https://moneyweek.com/economy/people/eric-adams-the-new-york-city-mayor-charged-with-corruption

https://www.vox.com/politics/374402/eric-adams-indictment-turkey

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/adams-brother-to-leave-city-hall-security-job-one-year-after-controversial-hire/4122801/

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/all-the-bribes-eric-adams-allegedly-accepted-from-turkey.html

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/trump-eric-adams-new-york-pardon-1235195063/

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/06/nyregion/eric-adams-republican.html

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Bryan Safi (ABC's 911) is here to discuss LGBTQI Icon Geraldine Elizabeth Carmichael, a car executive who attempted to sell the Dale, a fuel-efficient three-wheeled car in response to the 1974 oil crisis. Plus, a corrupt NYPD Officer steals thousands of dollars in rent and deposit money for a Queens apartment. Stay schemin’! CW: There are non-graphic mentions of violence against a trans woman in this episode. (Originally Released 11/01/2021)

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Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

Laci Mosley: @divalaci

Bryan Safi: @bryansafi

Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

SOURCES:

https://www.wpr.org/lady-and-dale-stranger-fiction-life-liz-carmichael

https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/tv-movies/a35325931/liz-carmichael-wife-kids/

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/jan/29/the-lady-and-the-dale-trans-docuseries-liz-carmichael

https://www.vulture.com/article/the-lady-and-the-dale-hbo-series-review.html

https://time.com/5935209/lady-and-the-dale-true-story/

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/01/10280883/elizabeth-carmichael-crimes-wife-family-death

https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-cop-scam-rental-queens-new-victims-20211010-yubraro23fei7oierglzlw35gu-story.html

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If you got unemployed roommates, put your headphones ON as today things get a lil' raunchy with Brandon Kyle Goodman, the host of the new "Tell Me Something Messy" podcast from iHeartMedia's Outspoken Podcast Network. Brandon helps us discuss Alan Todd May—a career criminal who started out committing check fraud and ended up hoodwinking investors out of millions by pretending he was an oil tycoon. Stay schemin'!

This story was primarily reported by Charles Bethea in his 2024 New Yorker article “The Fake Oilman”:

https://www.newyorker.com/news/letter-from-the-south/the-fake-oilman

Signed copies of Laci's book are back in stock on Podswag:

https://www.podswag.com/collections/scam-goddess/products/signed-scam-goddess-lessons-from-a-life-of-cons-grifts-and-schemes

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Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

Laci Mosley: @divalaci

Brandon Kyle Goodman: @brandonkylegoodman

Research by Kate Doyle.

SOURCES:

https://www.newyorker.com/news/letter-from-the-south/the-fake-oilman

https://www.justice.gov/archive/usao/txn/PressRel12/may_sen_pr.html

https://www.courthousenews.com/dallas-man-gets-20-years-for-7-million-scam/

https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/dallas/press-releases/2010/dl120610.htm

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/colorado-fugitive-alan-todd-may-captured-florida-leading-posh-lifestyle-flaunting-wealth/

https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/alan-todd-may-once-a-fugitive-always-a-con-man-gets-20-years-for-ripping-off-investors-7131761

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012714728976

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Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka joins the show to discuss how Dan Mallory, the author of the best-selling novel “The Woman in the Window,” took many of the plot points from deception and fraud in his own life of publishing. Plus, Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos, was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison. Stay schemin’! (Originally Released 12/05/2022)

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

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Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

Laci Mosley: @divalaci

Atsuko Okatsuka: @atsukocomedy

Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

SOURCES:

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/02/11/a-suspense-novelists-trail-of-deceptions

https://www.nj.com/news/2022/05/nj-man-stole-150k-in-10-state-unemployment-fraud-feds-say.html

https://www.nj.com/news/2022/11/unemployment-scammer-who-stole-400k-bragged-on-instagram-pleads-guilty.html

https://www.thecut.com/2019/02/the-best-character-in-the-dan-mallory-scammer-story.html

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-47144368

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Comedy writer and self-proclaimed scammer Gilli Nissim (The Other Two) joins the Con-gregation to help Laci discuss Guru Jagat—aka white woman Katie Griggs—who's the kundalini yoga cult leader and conspiracy theorist subject of the new HBO docuseries "Breath of Fire." But first, Gilli teaches us how to scam your way to cash and prizes by running an old-fashioned scavenger hunt. DISCLAIMER: This episode will dishearten all fans of Yogi Tea and Kettle Chips. Stay schemin'!

This story was primarily reported by Hayley Phelan in her 2021 Vanity Fair profile "The Second Coming of Guru Jagat" and the new HBO docuseries "Breath of Fire" based on her writing.

Buy Laci's book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes":

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

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Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

Laci Mosley: @divalaci

Gilli Nissim: @time2getgill

Research by Kate Doyle.

SOURCES:

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/11/the-second-coming-of-guru-jagat

https://www.max.com/shows/breath-of-fire/64f63cfe-94c5-4f33-835a-68915f1f4960

https://time.com/7096209/breath-of-fire-hbo-guru-jagat/

https://laist.com/podcasts/imperfectparadise/queen-of-conspiracy-theories

https://www.npr.org/2023/01/02/1146318331/yoga-guru-qanon-conspiracy-theories

https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/tv-shows/who-is-guru-jagat-breath-of-fire/

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/russell-brand-magic-amulet-wifi-airestech-tiktok-b2629426.html

https://www.3ho.org/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjMnhthTV-0&t=3157s

https://www.instagram.com/robotic_disaster/

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Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts, Young Sheldon) joins the Con-gregation to discuss Nakesia Washington, a scamming travel agent who specialized in planning trips for the Essence Festival, only to leave clients high and dry. Plus, romance fraud is on the rise and one man sends nearly $500,000 to a love interest he never met. Stay schemin’! (Originally Released 04/11/2022)

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

Danielle Pinnock: @bodycourage

Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

SOURCES:

https://www.blackenterprise.com/travel-agent-arrested-essence-festival/

https://www.nola.com/news/courts/article_1966499c-9d9e-11e9-874b-9b8a792ac22f.html

https://www.wdsu.com/article/she-hurt-a-lot-of-people-bbb-says-about-obl-travel-owner-after-getting-45-complaints/22692013

https://www.lipstickalley.com/threads/essence-fest-scam-obl-travel-many-claimed-they-have-lost-thousands.1688299/

https://alwaysalist.com/?p=15543

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Andy Richter (The Three Questions, Conan) joins the Con-gregation to break down the story of the An0m encrypted cell phone—a phone branded as "by criminals for criminals"—and international gangster Maximilian "Microsoft" Rivkin who became a criminal influencer for the company. Make sure you listen 'til the end 'cause there's a twist! Stay schemin'!

This story was primarily reported by Joseph Cox in his book Dark Wire:

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/joseph-cox/dark-wire/9781541702691/

Listen to the Andy Richter Call-In Show: Wednesdays on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Radio (Channel 104)

Buy Laci's book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes":

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

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Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

Laci Mosley: @divalaci

Andy Richter: @richtercommaandy

Research by Jack Pineda.

SOURCES:

https://www.wired.com/story/inside-biggest-fbi-sting-operation-in-history/

https://books.google.com/books/about/Dark_Wire.html?id=L9faEAAAQBAJ

https://therecord.media/maximilian-rivkin-fbi-europol-reward-anom-encrypted-phones

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-us-and-sweden-have-put-a-bounty-on-the-head-of-alleged-an0m-gangster-maximilian-rivkin/news-story/1a92d24061aa3cf4d1e55bf458bd1de9

https://www.vice.com/en/article/anom-phone-arcaneos-fbi-backdoor/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-the-best-phone-to-do-crimes-on/id1614253637?i=1000665605260

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Cody Ziglar (Futurama, Rick and Morty) joins the Con-gregation 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'! (Originally Released 05/03/2021)

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

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Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

Laci Mosley: @divalaci

Cody Ziglar: @yayforzig

Research by Sharilyn Vera

SOURCES:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/3kgkwv/this-guy-claims-to-be-the-reincarnation-of-l-ron-hubbard

https://www.businessinsider.com/craziest-scientology-facts-leah-remini-2017-1#there-are-at-least-two-mansions-in-california-that-are-maintained-staffed-and-stocked-with-food-in-the-event-of-hubbards-return-wright-says-18

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/atlanta-area-teen-stole-nearly-1m-kroger-grocery-store-over-n1255199

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR03drjMuIU

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Jamie Loftus (Sixteenth Minute of Fame) helps tell Laci's Version of the Taylor Swift New Orleans Holiday House fan meetup that went from daydream to nightmare when superfan Rebecca Fox couldn't deliver on her many promises for the event. Plus, a listener warns us of a poppin' new scam on the streets where unsolicited checks are being sent to people to trick them into signing up for predatory loans. Stay schemin' Con-gregation!

Buy Laci's book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes":

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

Follow on Instagram:

Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

Laci Mosley: @divalaci

Jamie Loftus: @jamiechristsuperstar

Research by Kate Doyle.

SOURCES:

https://people.com/woman-books-191-hotel-rooms-taylor-swift-new-orleans-eras-tour-exclusive-8731935

https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2024/11/01/taylor-swift-holiday-house-new-orleans/

https://www.fox8live.com/2024/11/01/metairie-woman-who-booked-191-hotel-rooms-retains-lawyer-swifties-suggest-they-were-scammed/

https://betches.com/new-orleans-holiday-house-drama-rebecca-fox/

https://kpel965.com/new-orleans-taylor-swift-holiday-house-hotel-block-complaints-allegations/

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Tracy Clayton joins the Con-gregation to talk about Frank Tassone—the superintendent with a 4.0 average in fraud! Frank stole $11.2 million from a Long Island school district and was later portrayed by Hugh Jackman in the HBO movie Bad Education. Plus, we cover a good old-fashioned pyramid scheme from Tracy and Laci’s favorite white woman: Tyra Banks! Stay schemin'! (Originally Released 06/01/2020)

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

Tracy Clayton: @brokeymcpoverty

Research by Sharilyn Vera

SOURCES:

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/bad-education-hbo-true-story-scandal-fact-check-992263/

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a32291684/bad-education-hbo-true-story-frank-tassone-pamela-gluckin/

https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a32268352/bad-education-hbo-true-story-frank-tassone-now/

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/09/hugh-jackman-movie-bad-education-scandal

https://www.thecut.com/2016/06/tyra-banks-beautytainer.html

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Conan O'Brien, the man with "con" in his name, helps Laci discuss stock market manipulator Jordan Belfort who was famously portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in the Wolf of Wall Street. Along the way, Laci tries to teach Conan how to sound less like a cop (hint: it doesn’t work). Stay schemin' con-gregation! (Originally Released 10/26/2020)

Buy Laci's book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes":

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press

Follow on Instagram:

Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod

Laci Mosley: @divalaci

Conan O'Brien: @teamcoco

Research by Sharilyn Vera.

SOURCES:

https://www.businessinsider.com/revisiting-jordan-belfort-the-wolf-of-wall-street-2010-3#who-is-jordan-belfort-1

https://www.investopedia.com/investing/who-is-jordan-belfort/

https://wealthlab.co/pump-and-dump-explained

https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/05/061205.asp

https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/white-collar-crime/jordan-belfort/

https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/the-wolf-of-wall-street.php

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