Scammers, swindlers, con artists: unethical rogues who should be brought to justice? Or brilliant players in the game of capitalism that can help you get a free mattress? Comedian and author Caitlin Brodnick can’t always decide. Each week, join Caitlin and a special guest as they dive into current and historic scams, from skillful mobsters to Real Housewives fraudsters, from MLMs to YouTube grifters. Together, they’ll explore the thin line between swindle and survival, between fleecing an easy mark and just launching a startup. Listen and embrace the art of the dupe with true crime’s less-disturbing sister: the true con.
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Scammers, swindlers, con artists: unethical rogues who should be brought to justice? Or brilliant players in the game of capitalism that can help you get a free mattress? Comedian and author Caitlin Brodnick can’t always decide. Each week, join Caitlin and a special guest as they dive into current and historic scams, from skillful mobsters to Real Housewives fraudsters, from MLMs to YouTube grifters. Together, they’ll explore the thin line between swindle and survival, between fleecing an easy mark and just launching a startup. Listen and embrace the art of the dupe with true crime’s less-disturbing sister: the true con.
S02E021 - “Scam Calls Are Ramping it up For Summer w/ Gwynna Forgham-Thrift”
ScamWow
56 minutes
3 years ago
S02E021 - “Scam Calls Are Ramping it up For Summer w/ Gwynna Forgham-Thrift”
Are you a creative engineer who recently lost a job? Are you an unemployed actor? Are you looking to get back at the “man”? Well this is your summer because scam call centers need smart, self-starters, and creatives like you!
Writer and comedian Gwynna Forgham-Thrift joins Caitlin to discuss the scam phone calls they receive on a daily basis. Unlike Caitlin’s Grandma, who puts those callers in their place, Gwynna engages in the most interesting conversations we’ve heard yet. How do you rescue an iPad from an oven? Also, did you know Publishers Clearing House still exists????? Find out more on this week’s episode!
Plus hear more on our Patreon.
RESOURCES:
https://kfor.com/news/local/oklahoma-city-police-warn-about-hostage-scams/
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/investigates/better-call-4/better-call-4-how-to-avoid-getting-scammed-by-an-amazon-impersonator/
https://www.koaa.com/money/consumer/robocalls-and-scam-texts-pose-a-threat-this-summer-for-those-who-arent-prepared
https://www.wdam.com/2022/06/10/alert-forrest-county-reports-publishers-clearing-house-scam/
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/publishers-clearing-house-phone-scam/
https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/chron/2022/052022a.htm
https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtx/pr/scammers-pretending-be-us-attorney-s-office-asking-money
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ScamWow
Scammers, swindlers, con artists: unethical rogues who should be brought to justice? Or brilliant players in the game of capitalism that can help you get a free mattress? Comedian and author Caitlin Brodnick can’t always decide. Each week, join Caitlin and a special guest as they dive into current and historic scams, from skillful mobsters to Real Housewives fraudsters, from MLMs to YouTube grifters. Together, they’ll explore the thin line between swindle and survival, between fleecing an easy mark and just launching a startup. Listen and embrace the art of the dupe with true crime’s less-disturbing sister: the true con.
