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In 2018, Melissa McCarthy was nominated for an Oscar for her depiction of one of the biggest literary forgers of our time. But just who was Lee Israel? Join us we welcome comedian Ania Magliano to the podcast and embark on our journey of all th
Joined by Daman Bamrah, this week on the podcast, we examine a story of 30 reality-TV hopefuls and one man who promised them the opportunity of a lifetime, but of course, that’s far from what they’d receive. Follow us:https://www.instagram.c
The "McMillions" story is what many call the 12-year-long scheme run by an allusive man only known to many as "Uncle Jerry", a scheme that cost fast-food giants McDonald's 24 million USD. But who was Jerry Jacobson? And how did he manage to pul
As England battles to bring the Euro Cup home, we look at the cult tale of how a mysterious man with, by all accounts very questionable football skills, managed to find himself playing in a Premier League game for Southhampton in 1996. Football
Fast-food chains are no stranger to the headlines - whether it’s exposing the sugar and fat content of their meals or the questionable approaches to advertising. But in 2005, a headline out of Southern California would cost one of the world’s l
The Christian 007. The Miracle Boy Evangelist. These are but a few of the things that Mr. Peter Popoff would be referred to in his lifetime. His self-proclaimed healing powers would take him across the world, visiting crowds of adoring fans who
In December 2014, the Australian branch of Elle Magazine ran a feature entitled “The Most Inspiring Woman You’ve Met This Year”. Under the bold headline read, “App creator, social media sensation, author, terminal cancer patient, Elle sits down
October 9th, 2019. A day much like any other. But little did the British public know that a single tweet was about to be published that would enthral the nation. The country would put aside its differences and come together, popcorn ready, for
For much of the late 90s and early 00s, it was difficult to turn the TV on without seeing someone claiming to be a psychic of some sort. But one would run reign supreme - with over 40 books under her name, a brash attitude and predictions that
It's happening! We're working on bringing you more episodes of comedians discussing cases of bewildering deception - from con-artists to hoaxes to straight-up scams. We do hope you'll join us!
On the afternoon of October 15th 2009, ‘Breaking news’ flashed across the screens of many Colorado news stations to report an occurrence that a giant homemade helium-fuelled flying saucer was on the loose, drifting through the sky for near 70 m
John Fritz Johnson was seen by many as a larger than life character - sporting a pencil-thin moustache, an eye patch and a thick Chicago accent. Notable past-times include throwing wild champagne parties and driving through town in his hearse.
Chartering private jets, rubbing shoulders with New York’s elite and sipping Dom Pérignon like it was water, were common pastimes of a Manhattan-based German national that went by Anna Delvey. After years of calling some of the city’s swankiest
Joined by Argentinian comedian Victoria Olsina, this week we delve into a scandal of epic proportions. What may have appeared as simple, spiral-bound notebooks would quickly become the key to uncovering criminal endeavours that would shake the
In 2001, Charles Ingram made television history by winning the million-pound prize on the stage of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. But after reviewing the tapes, the producers picked up something that would land Ingram, his wife and a Welsh coll
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought it time we bring you a truly flabbergasting tale of one man who was determined to be with the man he loved — and with matching Mercedes convertibles, of course. Illustrator, ceramic artist
For years, the art and heritage world was delighted when rare artefacts were being uncovered after being assumed lost forever. But what were the true origins of the incredible items being presented to auction houses, galleries and museums by th
On September 11th 2001, New York suffered a terrorist attack unlike anything the country had ever seen. Survivor Alicia Head spoke out about her experiences of being in the Twin Towers on that fateful day. But was her story the full truth?Hosts
We all know that the music industry can be full of illusions but did these musicians cross the line? From a world-class pianist whose recordings weren’t as they seemed, to a metal band and a rap duo whose roots confused thousands, this episode
In 2008, a 9-year-old girl failed to return home after a swimming lesson. What followed was one of the largest searches in Yorkshire history. But what had really happened to Shannon Matthews? Please rate, share and subscribe. And give us a foll
In this episode, we delve into the complicated world of art forgery via the tale of an eccentric man from Mississippi. Mark Landis became what many refer to as the most prolific art forger in U.S. history. But what were his true motives? Pleas
Fakes and Frauds: A Podcast About Deception, Hoaxes and Straight-Up Scams This week we explore the stories of two men who vanished at sea. But were the disappearances of John Darwin and John Stonehouse really as clear-cut as they seemed? (SPOI
Join host Glenys and special comedian guests as they explore bizarre tales of hoaxes, scams, con-artists and all things deceptive.True crime? Perhaps. Conmen? You bet. Pop culture scandals? Definitely. Art forgeries and heists? Yes ma’am. M
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