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The Laughing Gas Cure

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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. The BBB has helped consumers find trustworthy businesses for over 100 years. With resources like Scam Tracker and online business records, finding trust in the marketplace is easier than ever. Visit BBB.org for more information.

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Research for this episode

The swindle: Lewiston Evening Journal, Newspapers.com, David Rumsey Map Collection

The psych: The power of the placebo effect, A Multi-Level Defense Against Social Engineering

BBB resources: BBB.org, BBB Great West + Pacific, Scam Tracker

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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. The BBB has helped consumers find trustworthy businesses for over 100 years. With resources like Scam Tracker and online business records, finding trust in the marketplace is easier than ever. Visit BBB.org for more information.

Want visuals for this episode? Head to @swindledandpsyched on Instagram!

Research for this episode

The swindle: Lewiston Evening Journal, Newspapers.com, David Rumsey Map Collection

The psych: The power of the placebo effect, A Multi-Level Defense Against Social Engineering

BBB resources: BBB.org, BBB Great West + Pacific, Scam Tracker

  continue reading

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