Best Defrauded Podcasts (2024)

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147 - Islamic History – 625-627 – Adding Wives and Raising Eyebrows Part 1 25:24

2h ago25:24

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Muhammad marries his son's ex-wife and the community erupts in scandal. This is his fifth wife and a major break from Arab tradition -- some in the community call it incest. This is what we know about how this situation came to be.By Makal Nasrani

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Golfer Steals Thousands From Charitable Causes 45:15

3h ago45:15

45:15

Lindsay, an Army veteran and single mother of a young daughter with cystic fibrosis, is taking a much-needed day to reconnect with an old friend over a game of golf. A friendly older man named Rob asks to join them. As they spend the afternoon on the golf course, he tells them that he spends his time raising money for various charities. He even kno…

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Box 13 | Actor's Alibi (Alan Ladd) || Aired from 1948 - 1949 29:33

2d ago29:33

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Box 13 | Actor's Alibi || Aired from 1948 - 1949 Starring: Alan Ladd || Dan Holiday receives an impossible call from a woman as she’s being murdered. : : : : : My other podcast channels include: DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES Enjoying my podcast? You can subscribe to…

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Archive Episode: Rookie FBI Agent Turns Tables on International Scammers, Part 2 31:51

7d ago31:51

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In part 2 of this 2021 episode, Rookie FBI agent Mike meets 80-year-old Alan, who has sent $600,000 to “friends” he met online. Typically, international scammers are notoriously hard to prosecute. After hearing that Alan visited the scammers in the Middle East and Africa, though, Mike senses a unique opportunity to lure the con artists to the Unite…

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Bold Venture | Forged Bill of Lading (Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall) | 1951 31:07

9d ago31:07

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Bold Venture | Forged Bill of Lading (03) | Broadcast: April 9, 1951 Slate Shannon – Humphrey Bogart; Gail “Sailor” Duval – Lauren Bacall; King Moses – Jester Hairston; Captain of Steamship – William Conrad; Vic – Tony Barrett : : : : : My other podcast channels include: DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED …

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146 - Quran - Surah 81 - At-Takwir - The Overthrowing 24:10

13d ago24:10

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When the sun is overthrown, And when the stars fall, And when the hills are moved, And when the camels big with young are abandoned, And when the wild beasts are herded together, And when the seas rise, And when souls are reunited, And when the girl-child that was buried alive is asked For what sin she was slain, And when the pages are laid open, A…

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Archive Episode: Rookie FBI Agent Turns Tables on International Scammers, Part 1 21:46

14d ago21:46

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In this 2021 episode, after 80-year-old Alan returns from a trip to the Middle East and Africa, where he visited new “friends” he made online, his wife grows suspicious that he’s involved in a scam and contacts the FBI. That’s when rookie FBI agent Mike gets involved. Over the next nine months, Alan becomes Mike’s informant as they work to prosecut…

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The Zero Hour (Rod Serling) | Someone's Death, Chapters 1-2 | 1974 1:03:20

16d ago1:03:20

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The Zero Hour (Rod Serling) | Someone's Death, Chapters 1-2 | Broadcast: 1974 "This week Charles Larson's inside story of television murder, starring George Kennedy, Joyce Bulifant and Robert Reed.” : : : : : My other podcast channels include: DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON…

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A Mexican Drug Cartel Runs Time-Share Scam, Part 2 46:00

21d ago46:00

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In part 2, James is becoming suspicious of the people who are “helping” him sell his Lake Tahoe time-share. After several months of paying fees, he learns that he’s in the middle of a common, and dangerous, time-share resale scam. The people he thinks are real estate agents are actually members of a notorious Mexican cartel who have shifted their b…

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CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Prognosis Negative || This Will Kill You | 1974 1:28:36

23d ago1:28:36

1:28:36

CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Prognosis Negative || This Will Kill You | Broadcast: March 3 & 4, 1974 Prognosis Negative - A possibly brainwashed former POW escapes from a veterans' hospital and goes on a killing spree; a spiritual medium is able to corral him... and use him for her own nefarious motives. Starring: William Redfield, Bryna Raeburn, Ma…

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145 - Biblical Figures in Islam Part 28 – New Testament - Jesus Part 7 – Eschatology Part 2 – The Mahdi 27:21

27d ago27:21

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The Mahdi is a figure from the hadith... a man from Muhammad's family who will come before Jesus comes... again. The Mahdi is a curiosity for some Muslims, dogma for others, and the source of religious imagination for those who dream of a world beyond Islamic orthodoxy.By Makal Nasrani

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A Mexican Drug Cartel Runs Time-Share Scam, Part 1 38:06

1M ago38:06

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When James receives a call from a company offering to sell his Lake Tahoe time-share, he jumps at the chance to off-load it. They find a buyer in Mexico and draw up a contract through an escrow company in New York City. James is told he only has to pay a fee to transfer the property, which will be reimbursed by the buyer. Unexpected fees and expens…

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Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar | The Broderick Matter, eps 1-5 | 1955 1:16:10

1M ago1:16:10

1:16:10

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar | The Broderick Matter, eps 1-5 | Broadcast: November 14, 1955 A policy holder has died and Mr. Steel at the Eastern Trust Insurance Company is having trouble finding the beneficiary. : : : : : My other podcast channels include: DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE CO…

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Criminals Cash In on Couple’s Credit Card Points 45:03

1M ago45:03

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Jody and her husband love to travel, and they love to save up credit card reward points to make their family vacations more affordable. When they start getting notifications that some of their points have been redeemed without their permission, they are led on a monthslong ordeal to secure their accounts from criminals who are turning those hard-ea…

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144 - Announcement Regarding Frequency of Episodes 3:38

1M ago3:38

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Episodes will now be released twice a month rather than the four you may be used to...By Makal Nasrani

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The Whistler | Jealousy || Urge to Kill | 1942 1:00:57

1M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

The Whistler | Jealousy || Urge to Kill | Broadcast: September 27, 1942; October 4, 1942 Jealousy: A sick woman is sure that her husband is trying to kill her so he can be with another woman. She therefore decides to make the first move. The Urge to Kill: A businessman under intense wartime production pressures develops amnesiac spells with increas…

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Scammers Defraud Small-Biz Owner in Arrest Warrant Scam 45:48

2M ago45:48

45:48

The pandemic is tough for Victor’s small business, but the loan he receives from the Paycheck Protection Program is a lifeline. Years later, he receives a call from someone claiming to be from the sheriff’s office. The caller says Victor's loan application has been flagged as fraudulent and he must pay the money back right away or face arrest. Vict…

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143 - Islamic History - 625-627 – The Phony War 21:44

2M ago21:44

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For two years after Uhud, both sides avoid major battles and fight on the outskirts of Arabia. A second Battle of Badr is planned but never happens, but it becomes obvious that these sides will fight, and only one can be master of the peninsula.By Makal Nasrani

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The Mysterious Traveler | The Queen of the Cats | 1944 32:36

2M ago32:36

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The Mysterious Traveler | (31) The Queen of the Cats | Broadcast: July 2, 1944 A man marries an unusual Egyptian woman...with a strange love of cats. The show ends with the most sinister system cue you're ever likely to hear! Rana Faruk is a beautiful woman with lustrous black hair and sparkling green eyes. She is a woman that men cannot resist and…

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Utility Bill Scam Targets Grieving Family 40:06

2M ago40:06

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Lorraine is grieving her father when she receives a letter claiming to be from Florida Power & Light notifying her to contact them. A kind "operator" named Anna walks her through the process of switching the account from her father to setting up a new one in her name and paying a deposit. A few weeks later, a notice from the real Florida Power & Li…

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142 - Quran - Surah 82 - Al-Infitar - The Cleaving 23:19

2M ago23:19

23:19

When the sky splits open, and when the stars fall away, and when the seas burst forth, and when the graves spill out, then each soul will know what it has sent forth or left behind. O humanity! What has emboldened you against your Lord, the Most Generous, Who created you, fashioned you, and perfected your design, moulding you in whatever form He wi…

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Fat Man | Murder Makes a Black Moon 30:35

2M ago30:35

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Fat Man | Murder Makes a Black Moon Damon Runyon doesn’t usually take jobs so far away from home but the letter from Lucy Nelson had been pleading almost frantic, please Mr Runyon, please, please come at once. If anyone can help Tommy it’s you… Lucy nelson lived with her aunt and uncle. Her uncle Frank Livingston was the local big shot who came fro…

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Bonus: Six Scams on the Rise 21:50

2M ago21:50

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Amid quickly changing technology and social trends, criminals are constantly developing new methods of defrauding consumers. In this bonus episode, Bob talks with Amy Nofziger of the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline to discuss six of the fastest-growing scams. These include new forms of check fraud, celebrity impersonation, sweepstakes and grandpa…

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141 - Biblical Figures in Islam Part 27 – New Testament - Jesus Part 6 – Eschatology Part 1 – Hints From the Quran 28:41

2M ago28:41

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What the Quran has to say on Jesus and the end times.By Makal Nasrani

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CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Conspiracy to Defraud || After the Verdict | 1974 2:02:23

2M ago2:02:23

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CBS Radio Mystery Theater | 033 Conspiracy to Defraud _ February 8, 1974 || 034 The Deadly Hour _ February 9, 1974 Conspiracy to Defraud: The hero is a federal detective sent to France in order to track down heroin supplies. The villain is a Greek drug dealer who is not ready to even spare his girlfriend. || Starring: Paul Hecht; Suzanne Grossman; …

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Inside the Dark Web 39:46

2M ago39:46

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The criminal side of the internet, the Dark Web, is unknown to most of us. This week’s guest, criminologist David Maimon, takes us behind the curtain into a world where criminals talk to one another anonymously and the personal identifying information of thousands of unsuspecting victims is up for sale. Learn how Maimon’s research warns of emerging…

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The Adventures of the Thin Man | Wandering Corpse | 1943 32:57

2M ago32:57

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The Adventures of the Thin Man | Wandering Corpse (aka Missing Corpse, Wedding Anniversary, Lonesome Bear) | Broadcast: October 10, 1943 According to Nora this was going to be the most wonderful wedding anniversary ever, that is if Nick had remembered as he hadn’t mentioned it all day. But Nick had remembered, he’d arranged for some flowers and a d…

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140 – Hadith – Vomiting Charity 7:41

2M ago7:41

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He who gets back his charity is like a dog which vomits, and then returns to that and eats it.By Makal Nasrani

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Romance Scammer Impersonates Korean Celebrity 43:10

2M ago43:10

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After a divorce, Nancy moves to North Carolina and takes a job as a caregiver for older patients who are in poor health. The work is rewarding but challenging, and to help her unwind after long days, a roommate introduces her to Korean television dramas. She becomes a fan of one actor in particular, Paul Ahn, and follows him on social media. So she…

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Bold Venture | Kuan Yin Statue (Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall) | 1951 30:15

3M ago30:15

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Bold Venture | (02) Kuan Yin Statue | Broadcast: April 2, 1951 Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall A beautiful Chinese girl is killed to get an idol she has smuggled into Havana. Slate had been hired by Sam Choo to pick up Mee Long and bring her to his house with the Quam Yi statue. However, Slate was beaten up for a statue he didn’t have and …

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139 - Islamic History - 625 – The Expulsion of the Banu Nadir 36:22

3M ago36:22

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The seeds for 1400 years of Jewish-Muslim enmity are planted as Muhammad takes action against a tribe he sees as disloyal and dangerous. This was a first in Muslim history, but for the Jews it was just another in a countless number of expulsions through out time. From Assyria to Babylon to Rome to Spain to Russia to Uganda... this is a familiar pat…

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From Tech Support to Crypto ATM, Scammers Steal Thousands 45:02

3M ago45:02

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Marlene is suffering from terrible back pain and preparing to have surgery in a few days when her computer suddenly begins flashing a fraud warning. The tech support operator tells her that her account has been compromised. Fearing the money she needs for her surgery will be lost, she pushes through the blinding pain and races to her bank and a cry…

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Suspense | Devil in the Summer House || Will You Make a Bet with Death | 1942 1:01:23

3M ago1:01:23

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Suspense | Devil in the Summer House - November 3, 1942 || Will You Make a Bet with Death - November 10, 1942 : : : : : My other podcast channels include: DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES Enjoying my podcast? You can subscribe to receive new post notices. Also, if you …

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138 - Quran - Surah 83 - Al-Mutaffifin - The Defrauding - Part 2 24:45

3M ago24:45

24:45

Surah 83 continued, focusing in a few more words unique in the Quran.By Makal Nasrani

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Job Hunting? Look Out for These Scams 42:42

3M ago42:42

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Employment scams are one of the fastest growing types of fraud. The recent surge can be traced to several post-pandemic factors that make these crimes even easier for criminals. In this episode, we will hear from a job seeker and an employer who’ve both been affected, as well as an expert who shares the red flags job seekers should be on the alert …

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CBS Radio Mystery Theater | The Lady was a Tiger || After the Verdict | 1974 2:02:23

3M ago2:02:23

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CBS Radio Mystery Theater | 031 The Lady was a Tiger (February 5, 1974) || 032 After the Verdict (February 6, 1974) The Lady Was a Tiger -- An out-of-work journalist accepts an assignment in Paris and is soon accused of homicide; the woman who obtains his release from jail may also be the double agent who set him up for the crime. Starring: William…

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137 - Biblical Figures in Islam Part 26 – New Testament - Jesus Part 5 – The Cross Part 2 (April 23:55

3M ago23:55

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If the Christian story is wrong... then what exactly is right? If Jesus did not suffer, die, get buried and rise from the dead on the third day -- then what is the Islamic story? There are many theories but little certainty.By Makal Nasrani

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Archive Episode: Oil Tycoon Con Artist Steals More Than Hearts, Part 2 37:56

3M ago37:56

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In Part 2 of this 2021 episode, young ICU nurse Whitney Kirkpatrick’s life is turned upside down when the police show up at her door looking for her boyfriend of nine months, Gregory Thomas. He is not the wealthy, successful oil executive he claims to be. Instead, Gregory has spun an elaborate web of lies — and he’s been funding his extravagant lif…

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Mystery Playhouse | The Eleventh Juror | 1945 32:15

3M ago32:15

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Mystery Playhouse | The Eleventh Juror | April 3, 1945 : : : : : My other podcast channels include: DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES Enjoying my podcast? You can subscribe to receive new post notices. Also, if you have a moment, please give a 4-5 star rating and/or wri…

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136 - Hadith – The Religious Observer and The Believer 8:00

3M ago8:00

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The Messenger of Allah said: "The Muslim is the one from whose tongue and hand the people are safe, and the believer is the one from whom the people's lives and wealth are safe."By Makal Nasrani

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Archive Episode: Oil Tycoon Con Artist Steals More Than Hearts, Part 1 31:59

3M ago31:59

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In this 2021 episode, recent graduate Whitney Kirkpatrick is starting her career as a nurse when she meets Gregory Thomas, young and driven, and already the CEO of an oil company. His Southern charm, ambition and lavish lifestyle win over Whitney, her friends and her family. Then strange things begin to happen: large withdrawals from her bank accou…

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Box 13 | The Insurance Fraud Scheme (Alan Ladd) | 1948 29:51

3M ago29:51

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Box 13 | (02) The Insurance Fraud Scheme | Broadcast: August 29, 1948 Starring: Alan Ladd : : : : : My other podcast channels include: DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES Enjoying my podcast? You can subscribe to receive new post notices. Also, if you have a moment, pleas…

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135 - Islamic History - 625 – The Battle of Uhud Part 5 32:09

4M ago32:09

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Wrapping up the Battle of Uhud. Who won? The Quran gives one answer, and also downgrades the expected strength of a Muslim warrior.By Makal Nasrani

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College Professor’s Retirement Stolen in Nightmare Scam 52:14

4M ago52:14

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Linda Khandro is a busy college professor who spends her spare time playing her harp in hospitals and hospice facilities. One day her life is turned upside down when a virus alert on her computer leads to a threatening phone call and a four-and-a-half-months long nightmare. The ordeal has her doing things she couldn’t have imagined: retiring early …

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I Love a Mystery | Million Dollar Curse Pts. 9-15 | 1949-1950 1:19:23

4M ago1:19:23

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I Love a Mystery | Million Dollar Curse Pts. 9-15 NOTE: Episode 14 is missing : : : : : My other podcast channels include: DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES Enjoying my podcast? You can subscribe to receive new post notices. Also, if you have a moment, please give a 4-5…

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134 - Quran - Surah 83 - Al-Mutaffifin - The Defrauding - Part 1 23:27

4M ago23:27

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Woe unto the defrauders: Those who when they take the measure from mankind demand it full, But if they measure unto them or weight for them, they cause them loss. Do such (men) not consider that they will be raised again Unto an Awful Day, The day when (all) mankind stand before the Lord of the Worlds? Nay, but the record of the vile is in Sijjin A…

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Veterans Targeted in Military Benefits Scam, Part 2 38:09

4M ago38:09

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In Part 2, Michael, an Iraq War veteran who has fallen on hard financial times, thinks he has found help from Voyager Financial Group, which pays him a lump sum in exchange for five years’ worth of disability payments. But it has only made his money problems worse. He declares bankruptcy, and now Voyager is suing him. As he prepares to defend himse…

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CBS Radio Mystery Theater | The Sign of the Beast || Here Goes the Bride (Ruby Dee) | 1974 1:28:08

4M ago1:28:08

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CBS Radio Mystery Theater | The Sign of the Beast || Here Goes the Bride (Ruby Dee) | 1974 An arrogant archaeologist disregards tribal customs and extends praise. But her motives are less than honorable and involves robbing old tribal artifacts. But what she forgets to count in is divine retribution. The ghost of a former wife killed under intrigui…

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133 - Biblical Figures in Islam Part 25 – New Testament - Jesus Part 4 – The Cross 24:51

4M ago24:51

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The difficulty of the cross has spouted different non-Christian interpretations throughout the years... including a very old heresy called Docetism. Muslims, as believers in the holiness of Jesus, need a much more detailed accounting for Jesus and the cross than Jews.... however, the Quran has little to say on the subject.…

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Veterans Targeted in Military Benefits Scam, Part 1 28:11

4M ago28:11

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The men and women who bravely fight for our nation are too often the target of financial criminals. After serving four years clearing roadside bombs in Iraq, Michael returns home and is diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. A divorce and a series of medical emergencies leave him struggling financially and searching for some relief. Michael…

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