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Beware the Boardwalk Psychic
Episode 53
Marlene is enjoying the Atlantic City boardwalk with a friend when a young woman approaches her. The woman introduces herself as Savannah and offers …
6 years, 6 months ago
Million Dollar Movie Ponzi Scheme, Part 2
Episode 52
Beloved Vermont children's entertainer-turned-filmmaker Mac Parker has been raising funds for his film "Birth of Innocence" for nearly a decade. The …
6 years, 6 months ago
Million Dollar Movie Ponzi Scheme, Part 1
Episode 51
Malcom "Mac" Parker aspires to be a filmmaker. In Vermont, Mac is known as a beloved children's entertainer, appearing on public television and perfo…
6 years, 6 months ago
The $16,500 Grandparent Scam
Episode 50
In upstate New York, an older couple receives a startling call from an unknown voice. They are told their grandson has been in a car accident. The c…
6 years, 7 months ago
The $2 Million Romance Scam
Episode 49
New Yorker Jerry Needleman was married for over 40 years when his wife passed away in 2008. The devoted couple never had children, and now in his 80s…
6 years, 7 months ago
Holiday Special: The 1920s Santa Claus Scam
Episode 48
Journalist Alex Palmer tells the story of his great-granduncle, colorful conman John Duval Gluck, who created the Santa Claus Association. Before Gl…
6 years, 7 months ago
True or False With Frank Abagnale
We'll be back with new episodes in November. In the meantime, enjoy this bonus episode featuring The Perfect Scam show producers as they test their f…
6 years, 8 months ago
Threats From Home: The Chinese Consulate Scam
Episode 47
Chinese Americans are being targeted by scammers in schemes known as the "Chinese consulate scam" and the "blessing scam," through which victims have…
6 years, 9 months ago
FBI Agent Brings Lottery Kingpin to Justice
Episode 46
Looking for a change of pace, FBI agent Gasper decides to move from New York, where he's lived his entire life, to North Dakota. As he settles in to …
6 years, 9 months ago
Kentucky Fights Back Against Scammers
Episode 45
Pat, an 81-year-old woman from Kentucky, receives a call that she has won a $7.5 million lottery prize. Pat can't believe her luck. Unaware that the …
6 years, 9 months ago