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Swindled & Psyched

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The podcast where we explore some of the most successful scammers and hustlers in history, talk about why they worked, how they’re still working, and what you can do to make sure you don’t fall for them. Brought to you by Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific. Hosted by: Courtney Green, Ezra Coopersmith and Katie Reeves
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Frank Abagnale was a runaway turned global conman. Listen here to learn about how Frank, between the ages of 16 and 22 was able to convince people he was not only an airline pilot but a doctor and a lawyer as well. His story is widely told through the Steven Speilberg movie, "Catch Me If You Can," the Broadway musical also titled "Catch Me If You C…
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Two German men with a fascination for WW2 history and memorabilia found themselves on the chopping block in the 1980s. Listen now to hear how Gerd Heidemann and Konrad Kujau forged 62 volumes of Hitler’s personal diaries and almost made millions off of them. This podcast is brought to you by Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific. The BBB has …
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A farmer's son turned con man and self-proclaimed doctor. Charles Lewis Blood used laughing gas and lies as a ticket to his swindles' success. Listen in to hear how Dr. C. L. Blood conned countless patients and practitioners into believing he could cure their ailments. This podcast is brought to you by Better Business Bureau Great West and Pacific.…
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Traumatized child to millionaire medical tech mogul. Elizabeth Holmes had big dreams and an unmatched passion for a medical revolution. Listen to hear how the inventor allegedly conned her investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars without ever showing them proof of concept. This podcast is brought to you by Better Business Bureau Great West …
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Eleven women were the masterminds behind a UK pyramid scheme that conned over 10,000 women out of a total of 21M £. Stay tuned to hear how some participants ended up walking away with 23,000 £. This podcast is brought to you by Better Business Bureau Great West and Pacific. The BBB has helped consumers find trustworthy businesses for over 100 years…
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From Minister to scam mastermind Reed Slatkin quickly made a name for himself with Santa Barbara investors. Stay tuned to learn how one of the earliest Earthlink investors ended up conning hundreds of people out of millions of dollars. This podcast is brought to you by Better Business Bureau Great Westand Pacific. The BBB has helped consumers find …
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An adventurous soul turned global conman. Gregor MacGregor spent most of his life swindling and ultimately killing hundreds of people. Listen now to hear how Gregor MacGregor spent his entire life scamming militaries, financial institutions, and even royalty. This podcast is brought to you by Better Business Bureau Great West & Pacific. The BBB has…
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The reality tv show that claimed to give 30 participants an adventure of a lifetime quickly turned into a nightmare. Listen here to learn how Nik Russian had everyone, including his cohost fooled into thinking he was going to direct and host the next hottest reality tv series. This podcast is brought to you by Better Business Bureau Great West and …
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From tarot cards to energy readings, Dorie and Samantha Stevenson promised their clients good fortune and happiness. Sadly, that’s not what they received. Listen now to learn how these two self-proclaimed psychics convinced their clients to give up their possessions for potential prosperity. This podcast is brought to you by Better Business BureauG…
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