Scams & Cons
Jim Grinstead
Why would anyone give thousands of dollars to a Nigerian prince? Or play a well-known scam like Three Card Monte? Scammers and con artists convince people to do it every day. We will tell you why people become suckers and how it is done.
Episodes
Bits and PiecesMay 18, 2023
Donation scams: Give until you bleedMay 04, 2023
Three tales that continue to fool the worldApril 20, 2023
Using the media to fool usApril 06, 2023
Medical secrets: How politicians hid life-threatening conditions that could have halted their political careersMarch 23, 2023
Harry Truman and the Kansas City mobMarch 09, 2023
Stadiums: Teams use a proven and legal plan to use your money to build new stadiumsFebruary 23, 2023
Bribery: How American corporations, the State of Illinois, Walmart and Fat Leonard steered public money their wayFebruary 09, 2023
Alabama sheriffs use 1939 law to starve prisoners and pocket the savingsJanuary 26, 2023
Season Four begins in two weeks!January 12, 2023
Introducing Scamapalooza!January 05, 2023
A fan favorite and the end of season 3December 01, 2022
Twins: They may look alike, but they don't work as a teamNovember 17, 2022
Luxury scams: Luxury can't be stolen -- it's a state of mindNovember 03, 2022
The Mustard: Pockets cleaned at no extra chargeOctober 20, 2022
We caught him because we could: Frank Abagnale Jr. still conning usOctober 06, 2022
Cults: I know what's best for you. Give me your money and abandon your family. You'll be glad you did.September 22, 2022
Blackmail: I know a guy who knows a guy. Know what I mean?September 08, 2022
A quick look at voter registration fraudAugust 25, 2022
Awww... I've missed you guysAugust 11, 2022
Summer break! We'll be back in the fall!July 14, 2022
Music scams: Both musicians and listeners can be off-keyJune 30, 2022
Sweepstakes scams: You may already be a loser!June 16, 2022
Credentials scams: Not worth the paper it's written onJune 02, 2022
Coupon scamsMay 19, 2022