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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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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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The Opportunist

PodcastOne

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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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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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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr ...
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eLIESabeth

CC Suarez & Sherrilyn Dale

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She said she had cancer. More than once. She claimed to be a doctor, business owner, and the daughter of a Canadian oil tycoon; She promised luxury trips, business ventures, and a future that never existed — all funded by the people who trusted her most. But none of it was real.Elizabeth Teckenbrock is a con artist hiding in plain sight, on tiktok. With every new lie, she crafted a more elaborate persona… and everyone bought it. In this limited series, CC Suarez and Sherrilyn Dale unravel El ...
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A bite-sized show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening in today's economy. It's a quick hit of insight into money, work, and business. Monday through Friday, in 10 minutes or less.
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Suing Diddy

Casefile Presents

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For the past three years, Jack Laurence has gone behind the bars of America’s toughest prisons, hearing the stories of robbery, arson, murder, and everything in between. He thought he’d heard it all… until he met one prisoner with a story unlike any other. A man who wasn’t just fighting for his freedom, but was on the verge of becoming one of the richest prisoners in the world, by suing Sean “P. Diddy” Combs for $100 million. But that was only the beginning. What Jack uncovered was a rabbit ...
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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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The Con: Kaitlyn's Baby

CBC + BBC World Service

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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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Welcome to Uncanny Valley—an insider look at the people, power, and influence of Silicon Valley—where each week, WIRED’s writers and editors bring you original reporting and analysis about some of the biggest stories in tech. On Tuesdays, WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond sits down with influential figures in culture, politics, business, science, and beyond for a discussion captured through the WIRED lens. On Thursdays, Lauren Goode and Michael Calore to break down a recent st ...
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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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Coming to Paramount+ as a 3-part docuseries on October 28, 2025 - Don't Date Brandon. 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. Our stories have been featured on Netflix’s Love Con Reven ...
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Clownfish TV Podcasts

Clownfish Studios / WebReef Media

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Daily talk about Video Games, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation, Tech and more from ClownfishTV.com. Pop Culture News, Views, Reviews, and Rants hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Listen on YouTube and Spotify for the VIDEO version.
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Adam Carolla Show

PodcastOne / Carolla Digital

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Welcome to The Adam Carolla Show, the #1 Daily Downloaded Podcast in the World. Known for his unfiltered humor, sharp insights, and candid takes on pop culture and everyday life, Adam delivers four days of uncensored comedy, in-depth interviews, and his signature rants. Each episode features a wide range of guests—from Hollywood icons to cultural commentators—joining Adam for engaging conversations and a front-row seat to his unparalleled wit. Fans love the show’s celebrity interviews, fan-f ...
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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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Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast

Moms and Mysteries Podcast

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Two Florida moms, hundreds of mysteries, and one obsession: 'How did this happen?' Mandy and Melissa bring you twice-a-week deep dives into true crime—from Florida's most bizarre cases to infamous mysteries worldwide—all with the warmth, wit, and dark humor of two friends who've been hooked on mysteries since childhood. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.
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The Canadian Gothic

Nighttime / Curiouscast

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The Canadian Gothic uncovers Canada’s most mysterious, unusual, and fascinating stories. The show dives deep into true crime, unsolved disappearances, paranormal encounters, and bizarre events using a blend of meticulous research, archival audio, interviews, and firsthand accounts. Each episode, whether a standalone mystery or part of an ongoing series, offers a richly woven narrative that brings Canada’s most enigmatic cases to life.
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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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True Crime Campfire

True Crime Campfire

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Join hosts Katie and Whitney for a different kind of true crime podcast. You can start with season 1, The Puppet Master and the Prince of Darkness, a deep dive into the most bizarre murder case you've never heard of. Or start with season 2, which covers a different stranger-than-fiction story each week. This bingeworthy show combines meticulous research with a refreshing mix of comic relief and seamless storytelling. There's plenty of room around the campfire--come help us roast murderers an ...
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The Peak Daily

The Peak / Curiouscast

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Fast Canadian business news. Get up-to-speed quick with a fun and smart breakdown of the three biggest Canadian and global business stories in less than 10 minutes.
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Cognitive Dissonance

Atheist and Skeptical News

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Every episode we blast anyone who gets in our way. We bring critical thinking, skepticism, and irreverence to any topic that makes the news, makes it big, or makes us mad. It's skeptical, it's political and there is no welcome mat.
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In The News

The Irish Times

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In The News is a daily podcast from The Irish Times that takes a close look at the stories that matter, in Ireland and around the world. Presented by Bernice Harrison and Sorcha Pollak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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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Black Friday – a Thanksgiving shopping extravaganza imported from the US – isn’t just one day any more. Retailers, both online and in the shops, started advertising their Black Friday deals as soon as the Halloween decorations came down. And it’s set to continue into December. Irish shoppers have taken to bargain hunting with enthusiasm: a survey b…
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X is crawling with "American" accounts that are actually being run from places like India, Bangladesh and Nigeria. The new geographic location feature has dropped, which allows users to see where a user is actually located.It's shocking how many people are lying about where they are, and creating personas to get engagement.So are these people lying…
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When people lose their homes to wildfire, hurricanes or flooding, they're eager to rebuild. But scammers are also ready to take advantage. On today’s show, the lucrative business of contractor fraud and advice on how to avoid them. Related episodes: An indicator lost: Big disaster costs When insurers can’t get insurance Selling safety in the fight …
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Mariana van Zeller is a journalist and podcaster. She hosts The Hidden Third, a show about real stories of transformation. Follow her on Instagram @marianavz and on Facebook at Mariana Van Zeller. IN THE NEWS: Jeffree Star slams far-left parenting and pro-trans views, sparking heated debate online. Bill Maher shares why he’s stepping away from stan…
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The most digitally savvy generation is now falling for online financial scams at a higher clip than their grandparents. After over 14 years of leading Apple and crafting his own path in the long shadow of Steve Jobs, Tim Cook might soon have more time to hike around Yosemite.By The Peak / Curiouscast
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Two members of West Virginia National Guard critically wounded after being shot just blocks away from the White House in the nation's capital. The suspected shooter now in custody was also hit. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt joins us live from the breaking news desk.(Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)…
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On July 15, 1976, a school bus carrying 26 children and their beloved driver, Ed Ray, left Chowchilla, California, after a hot day at summer school and never made it home. Blocked by a mysterious white van, the bus was hijacked by armed, masked men and driven into a hidden slough, where the victims were transferred into dark, soundproofed vans. Ove…
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On the roads, in the sky, and on the rails, nearly 82 million Americans are heading from home for Thanksgiving. Amtrak is expecting more than 1.2 million on the railways. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin is at 30th Street Station, where hundreds of people are waiting on trains to take them to their holiday destinations.(Photo: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsr…
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Join Erin West in Entebbe, Uganda, for an extraordinary conversation with Small Q, a survivor of two of Southeast Asia's most notorious scam compounds. In this eye-opening episode, Small Q reveals the brutal reality inside pig butchering operations, where human trafficking victims are forced to execute cryptocurrency romance scams against Americans…
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International tourists will be charged an extra $100 to visit the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and nine other national parks. The Trump administration will begin what it calls "America-first entry fee policies" on New Year's Day. Foreign tourists will also see the price of an annual parks pass jump to $250. Residents of this country will continue to …
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There's been so much talk about the Eagles offense, how are things going with the defense? KYW's Dave Uram asks for the Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese's takeaways from Vic Fangio's Week 13 press conference. They also discuss what Fangio thought of a key moment in the loss to the Cowboys and what stands out to Merrill regarding the Bears.…
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The William Way LGBT Community Center is closing its doors in the Gayborhood in three weeks.It is hosting an event next Friday called "One Last Dance," but organizers say their work isn't over. They told the Inquirer that they're "finalizing plans that will guide the center's next chapter."They say the aging building on Spruce Street needs at least…
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A home Ring camera caught a tense interaction between a South Jersey woman and masked men claiming to be federal agents. New Jersey Democratic Congressman Herb Conaway shared the video on Facebook. He says one of his constituents sent it to him. In the clip, the woman tells the men she's out of town and no one is home, but they continue pounding on…
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AI has brought incredible new capabilities into everyday technology, but it's also creating security challenges that most people haven't fully wrapped their heads around yet. As these systems become more capable and more deeply connected to the tools and data we rely on, the risks become harder to predict and much more complicated to manage. My gue…
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Public sector economics is a fundamental piece of the discipline. So we wanted to give our hosts an opportunity to put their knowledge to the test in a game we’re calling Indicator Quizbowl. Today on the show, Wailin and Darian go head to head to see who the bigger public policy nerd is. Related episodes: Could cash payments ease recessions? A trap…
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Wade Phillips is a legendary former NFL head coach and defensive coordinator. He has served as head coach of the Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Roughnecks and San Antonio Brahmas. He appears in the new documentary “Luv Ya Bum!”, available now to stream on all major digital platforms. Follow him on X @sonofbum for updates and…
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This is an episode of our new sister podcast, Early Edition. It's in your feed this morning because -as a listener of In The News, we thought you might like enjoy it. But don't worry, you'll still find In The News in its usual spot. If you enjoy Early Edition - four of our top stories in ten minutes - please give it a follow on your podcast app. “F…
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PECO energy rates are going up.The 6% increase takes effect next Monday, Dec. 1.The average PECO customer using 1000 kilowatt hours of electricity will pay $6 more a month. PPL rates are rising as well — by 3.7%.The state Public Utility Commission says people who are worried about winter heating bills should call their utility company now to discus…
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A federal court in Philadelphia recently rejected the U.S. Department of State’s subpoena seeking sensitive information of patients receiving gender-affirming care at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. As KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports, advocates call the court's decision a victory for transgender youth.(Photo provided by Children's Hospit…
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It's getaway day for many who want to get a head start on their holiday weekend.AAA estimates a record 81 million people will travel to their Thanksgiving destination this year — and many of them are hitting the road, starting today. KYW Newsradio’s Justin Udo has the story.(Photo: Getty Images)
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Disney reportedly spent almost $700 million on Andor, and it was one of the least watched Star Wars series on Disney Plus. Whatever profit they made off the sequels got burnt on a handful of underperforming Disney Plus shows.Interest in Star Wars is at an all-time low. So now what?Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts in…
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It'll soon cost more to cross several bridges over the Delaware. It's a $2 jump for cars that don't have E-ZPass. Those drivers will pay $5 to travel to Pennsylvania on the Trenton-Morrisville, Scudder Falls, and New Hope-Lambertville bridges.If you do have E-ZPass, it's a 50-cent increase to $2.Truck drivers also face higher rates.The Delaware Riv…
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Short week for the 8-3 Eagles, who host the 8-3 Bears Friday. There is still a lot to talk about from the Birds' frustrating loss in Dallas, including a very unfortunate injury to a promising rookie and questions about the Eagles offensive coordinator.KYW's Dave Uram dives into these topics with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Mer…
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In this episode, Miles and Sofiya assess the juice levels of the first couple Tell-All episodes from season 9 of Happily Ever After! If you like the show Consider supporting us Click the links below! Join our livestreams on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/420dayfiance Join our Discord server https://discord.gg/pr6wE9sK64 Gain access to The Vault and m…
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Business is war. Sometimes the prize is your wallet or your attention. Sometimes, it’s just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we live. Business Wars gives you the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and their leaders, innovators, investors and executives to new heights -- o…
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In a rural pocket of northeastern Louisiana, Meta is building a $30 billion data center called Hyperion. But it’s not being completely financed with Meta’s own money. Today on the show, the opaque system of AI data center financing and why it’s fueling fears of a bubble. Related episodes: OpenAI’s deals are looking a little frothy No AI data center…
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