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The Con: Kaitlyn's Baby

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Kaitlyn Braun, a pregnant young woman in crisis, takes dozens of birth workers through an escalating series of disasters – rape, baby loss, and even a coma. One by one, the doulas struggle to support her and grieve with her, and even save her life as they’re led down a distressing path. And then the truth comes out. In this six-part true crime series, Sarah Treleaven untangles a complex web of lies and deception to ask who Kaitlyn really is and why she did the things that she did. Cases like ...
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Scammers are targeting you and your loved ones. I know all too well. My mother spent $350,000 on a man she believed was her soulmate right before her death. The only way we can fight back is to arm ourselves with information. Scammer Warriors unite! These stories are from victims and their families. The details are so shocking that they're hard to believe.
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Hacked

Hacked

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Strange tales of hacking, tech, internet grifters, AI, and security with Jordan & Scott. Are internet hitmen really a thing? What does someone do with a crypto wallet full of millions and a lost password? Did a Minecraft scammer really hack the president? Hacked is a technology show about people hacking things together and apart, with your old pals Jordan Bloemen and Scott Francis Winder. Get at us via [email protected].
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Ex-Wives Undercover is a powerful true crime podcast that exposes the hidden world of charming con artists, narcissists, and master manipulators—men who cheat, scam, and gaslight their way through relationships, leaving devastation behind. Told by the women who lived it, these are the real, raw stories of survival, sisterhood, and taking back power. This isn’t just about the con—it’s about the comeback. Listeners will gain insight into the red flags of emotional abuse, learn how to spot a sc ...
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Have you ever been scammed? In The Ringer’s first true crime podcast, host Justin Sayles tracks a mysterious figure who once wronged him. A man with a lot of aliases, a lot of failed businesses, and a trail of victims. Justin follows him through a sham media company, a series of ruined weddings, and beyond, trying to find answers. The police can’t offer any help—but maybe we can. From Spotify and The Ringer, this is ‘The Wedding Scammer.’ A story in seven parts.
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Easy Prey

Chris Parker

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Chris Parker, the founder of WhatIsMyIPAddress.com, interviews guests and tells real-life stories about topics to open your eyes to the danger and traps lurking in the real world, ranging from online scams and frauds to everyday situations where people are trying to take advantage of you—for their gain and your loss. Our goal is to educate and equip you, so you learn how to spot the warning signs of trouble, take quick action, and lower the risk of becoming a victim.
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420 Day Fiance

Miles and Sofiya

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What’s better than 90 Day Fiance? NOTHING. That’s the weekly battle cry of hosts Sofiya Alexandra and Miles Gray. Each episode they meet up to discuss the explosive events of their beloved romance reality show in an, elevated way (they’re high AF). You’ll find out which cast members are scammer trash and which ones are bound for Cancelvania as they deploy their unique algorithmic scoring system to analyze episodes of 90 Day Fiance in ALL of their iterations. Get bonus content on Patreon Host ...
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Nighttime

Jordan Bonaparte / Curiouscast

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Nighttime explores Canada's most fascinating stories. Join host Jordan Bonaparte for Canadian true crime, mysteries, and the weird.
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Fraudsters

The Last Podcast Network

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Fraudsters is a true-crime comedy docuseries. Comedians Seena Ghaznavi, JD, Justin Williams, PhD, and Ariel Leaty bring you the scams you love from the fraudsters we hate. Our show merges the chat-cast and the deep-dive to take a humorous look at fraudsters that abuse trust, distort reality, and take advantage of vulnerable people financially. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Fraudsters ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/ ...
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You never really know someone…especially online. In today’s world, the power of influence can be the quickest path to money and fame, and it often ends in ruin. These are the stories of the world’s most insidious Scamfluencers. And we are their prey. On Wondery’s new weekly series, join co-hosts Scaachi Koul and Sarah Hagi as they unpack epic stories of deception from the worlds of social media, fashion, finance, health, and wellness. These influencers claim to be everything from charismatic ...
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Tiny Scams

Kari Zander

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Once a rising entrepreneur and influencer with her children's clothing line Tiny Bangs, Kirsten fled Los Angeles in a blaze of scandal in October 2021 after scamming everyone in her orbit and pretending she wasn't white. And that was just the beginning.
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Thanks For Asking

Feelings & Co.

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A call-in show from author Nora McInerny that lets real people get real honest about how they're really doing. Operators(me) are standing by to take your calls. In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack!
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Moral Of The Story

Stephanie Soo

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This is not a podcast. This is me telling my husband about all the most unhinged scandals from all over the world. The moral of the story is - well, there is none. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Moral of the Story ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
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Focus on Africa

BBC World Service

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Three essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the big topics and news from Africa, the people behind them, plus an African perspective on global stories. Hosted by Audrey Brown. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday.
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Slow Japanese

Akari (Mochifika)

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Slow Japanese is a podcast for beginner and intermediate Japanese learners (A1-B1/B2). As the program name shows, in this podcast, project founder Akari talks about various topics in slow Japanese. Listen to this slow and easy Japanese, and grow your ears into "Japanese ears". Transcripts & Exclusive Contents: https://www.patreon.com/mochifika Private Lesson: https://mochifika.com
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Tech Life

BBC World Service

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Tech Life discovers and explains the ways technology is changing our lives, wherever we are in the world. We meet the people with bright ideas for rethinking the way we work, learn and play, and get hands-on with the products they dream up. We hold tech giants to account for their huge power to affect our lives, and ask who wins, and who loses, in the technology transformation. Tech Life is your guide to a future being made, and remade, at lightning speed in front of our eyes.
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Wyrd Mountain Gals

Wyrd Mountain Gals

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Byron Ballard and Alicia Corbin discuss everything under the moon & stars in Appalachia. Old ways, new times & life lived in-between. Irreverent humor, not for the easily offended..
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AARP’s weekly podcast The Perfect ScamSM tells the stories of people who find themselves the target of a scam. Host Bob Sullivan introduces listeners to those who have experienced scams firsthand, as well as professional con artists and leading experts who pull back the curtain on how scammers operate.
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Dirty Money

Entrepreneur Media, Inc.

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Dirty Money is a new podcast series from Entrepreneur Media telling the tales of legendary scammers, con artists, and barely-legal lowlifes who stop at nothing to bilk their marks of millions. Hosted by Entrepreneur editors Dan Bova and Jon Small, the podcast takes a deep dive into the deviants behind the deeds.
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The Opportunist

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The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister by embracing opportunity. How does an everyday person turn into a thief, a scammer or a cult leader? Perhaps the most dangerous person is the one who appears the most normal. Perhaps there is a dark potential lurking inside all of us that is just waiting for the right opportunity to emerge. The Opportunist is an original podcast hosted by Sarah James McLaughlin.
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The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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What started as a series of short mysteries for the curious mind with a short attention span has evolved into enlightening conversations for the not-so-short attention span. Whether it’s a short mystery, a long conversation, or an audio book, The Way I Heard It is a veritable box of chocolates for the ears, because you never know what you’re going to get.
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Scam Goddess

Earwolf & Laci Mosley

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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 Smoo ...
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Tombigbee Tales

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A Podcast about Columbus, Mississippi - Its scandals, eccentric people, and our version of Southern Hospitality...which ain’t always so hospitable. Pull up and let me tell you about Mama and them. Bring you some tea because we are going to sit here a spell and catch up.
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Debbie got a text message yesterday from the Department of Motor Vehicles -- (DMV) that her toll payment for the EZ PASS Lane must be settled by today ... or driving privileges will be suspended… KSL 5 Investigative Reporter Matt Gephardt and Deb talk about why scammers are getting so good at making it seem like Big Brother is out to get victims.…
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Tower 3 at 411 Boulevard of the Americas was fully evacuated Friday morning after a bomb threat prompted a response from local and county emergency agencies. The incident, which occurred shortly before 10 AM, led to an intense scene as police, K-9 units, and other first responders worked to secure the area. According to updated information, the thr…
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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; two tales of psychic scammers the meth racoon of Ohio periodic sewer smells in Newfoundland an old man and his dog vs. the Montreal Police Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nightt…
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In part two, law enforcement narrows in on Kota Youngblood and his scheme to steal millions of dollars from neighbors and fellow hockey league parents. His cruel lies have many believing that his life and, in some cases, their own lives are in danger from a Mexican drug cartel. The stories are so convincing that some victims are hesitant to talk to…
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Since October 13th, 2023, Executive Director Robert Grathree has spent $52,000 on conference travel and per diem. In that same period, over $100,000 has been charged to the Columbus Housing Authority's credit card. None of that is spent on resident housing improvements, and none of that is spent on bills. All of those invoices and all residency wor…
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Episode Airs Friday 5-16-25 9pm EST "It's Finally Happening Part 2" The feelings are starting to come out & we the gals are finally talking about it. We find out about the origins of the Wyrdling group as Alicia chats with Ilsa. We hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you for listening! #WyrdMoutainGals #Wyrdlings #ByronBallard #Helene #DigitalWItche…
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If Walmart, the low-cost giant, is saying they're raising prices -- and soon -- because of tariffs, what does that mean for the rest of the stores ... and above all to our family budgets? Senior Economist with Zions Bank, Robert Spendlove shares his analysis. Sarah Foster with Bankrate, shares items that have risen in price. Listeners chime in with…
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Raising Independent Thinkers: Navigating Parenting Challenges with Wisdom and Fairness Key Takeaways Consistency in Parenting: Establishing consistent rules across all family members can lead to better behavioral outcomes. Empowerment Through Choices: Allowing children to make their own choices fosters independence and critical thinking. Communicat…
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Burkina Faso's military ruler, 37 year old Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has skilfully built a persona of a pan-Africanist leader, determined to free his nation from what he sees as, 'the clutches of Western imperialism and neo-colonialism'. This message has resonated across Africa and beyond on social media. But what's fact and what's fiction? Why has E…
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On this week's Fraud Friday, actor Behzad Dabu joins us to discuss how one summer camp shut down after 6 days of opening and is being referred to as the “Fyre Fest” of summer camps. Plus, a woman steals from a Walmart just by pretending to be a manager. Stay Schemin’! (Originally released 8/16/21) Research by Kaelyn Brandt. Sources: https://www.huf…
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When Chloe’s mom experiences a medical emergency, Chloe rushes to be by her side. Amid the stress and chaos of the following days, her mother’s cat, Percy, slips out one evening. Chloe and her family do everything they can to find him, but after several days, Percy still hasn’t returned. Then, they receive a call from the “Tampa Bay Humane Society”…
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Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of exploitation, self-harm, and abuse. Listener discretion is advised. A network called 764 has turned abuse into currency. It spread through Discord, Telegram, and gaming platforms—built around “lorebooks,” collections of coerced violence traded for status. In a strange twist, this harm group has…
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Congressman Blake Moore is making the rounds on social media after falling asleep during a budget hearing that went late into the night. We have all had a moment where we nod off at the worst possible moment, Dave and Debbie share their stories where they fell asleep at the worst moment...as well as other Utahns.…
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The Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, who were convicted for murdering their parents in 1989, are now eligible for parole after their sentences were reduced from life in prison to 50 years to life, according to AP. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas discusses the opportunity the brothers have for parole and how the sentencing has shifted and what facto…
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