All-star podcast producer Anna Hossnieh (Las Culturistas, The Daily Zeitgeist) joins the Con-gregation to talk about the arrest of Jen Shah, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cast member who is currently serving prison time after pleading guilty to a criminal conspiracy charge. Plus, we talk about the thieving travel agent who promises Hawaiian dream getaways that turn into vacation nightmares. Stay schemin'! (Originally Released 05/10/2021)

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Research by Sharilyn Vera

SOURCES:

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/04/after-jen-shahs-arrest-how-can-we-keep-enjoying-real-housewives

https://nypost.com/2021/03/31/jen-shahs-infamous-shah-ski-chalet-may-be-a-fraud-too/

https://www.travelpulse.com/news/impacting-travel/woman-scams-travelers-out-of-hundreds-of-thousands.html

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a34620733/jen-shah-husband-sharrieff/

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Haven't snagged Laci's Scam Goddess book yet?? Enjoy this exclusive sneak peek of the audiobook's first chapter. A message from Laci: "I’m truly humbled and grateful for the years of support and love you all have shown me, and seeing that this show has also given you joy and security has lifted me up. We went from a little podcast to a book and soon a TV show. There are no words for my gratitude. Life is a scam, everything is made up, so make sure to CONjure up your dreams. Grab your copy and join me in laughing at the madness of my scams and scams around the world!”

Order the Scam Goddess book here:

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In Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes, Laci recounts how her scammer instincts have guided her throughout her life—from a religious childhood in rural Texas, to a stint as a city bartender at what might have been a drug front, to swindling her way past the gatekeepers of Hollywood—recounting the greatest true-crime scam stories that inspired her along the way. Whether it’s by the beauty industry, capitalism, or the people we date, we’re all getting scammed. In this book, Laci identifies the secrets to flipping the script and coming out ahead.

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Legendary comedian Kathy Griffin (!!!) joins the Con-gregation! Kathy first helps us break down Donald Trump sharing fake AI-generated photos of Taylor Swift fans endorsing him for president. Then, we dive into the story of Patrick Giblin, the most prolific romance scammer in America who conned 155 women out of more than $500,000. Stay schemin'!

Tickets for Kathy's stand-up tour, My Life on the PTSD List, are on sale at: kathygriffin.com

Laci’s book is out now! Order “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

Kathy Griffin: @kathygriffin

Research by Kaelyn Brandt.

SOURCES:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/12/us/patrick-giblin-swindle-love-money.html

https://www.thedailybeast.com/inside-the-heartbreaking-cons-of-americas-most-prolific-romance-scammer

https://variety.com/2024/music/news/donald-trump-falsely-claims-taylor-swift-endorsed-ai-images-1236110583/

https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/donald-trump-taylor-swift-sue-over-fake-ai-images-endorsement-1236115104/

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/aug/24/trump-taylor-swift-deepfakes-ai

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