The 8 Best Fraud Podcasts
What is it that draws us to podcasts about con artists, scams, and white collar crime? Maybe it’s the thrill of seeing a fraudster go down, or just plain amazement at what they were able to get away with in the first place. Covering everything from ponzi schemes to catfishes to embezzlement, the best scam podcasts walk us through the setup, execution, and downfall of the fraud, and the reality for the victims. And these are often stories with real consequences — some of the best financial crime podcasts cover huge trials that could shape the future of the financial industry and Silicon Valley. So if you’re looking for the best fraud podcasts, look no further than this list of recommendations from the Podyssey community, and find your next show to binge.
Last Updated: Feb 3rd, 2022
1. Swindled
Utilizes narrative storytelling, archival audio, and immersive soundscapes to explore true stories of white-collar criminals, con artists, and corporate evil. From corruption and fraud to Ponzi schemes and environmental disasters, these financially m...Show More
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26. The Body Snatcher (Michael Mastromarino)
44:12 | Feb 3rd, 2019
5 RECOMMENDATIONS
A prominent oral surgeon embarks on a new career path after an addiction to painkillers leads to the loss of his dental license. Prelude: A horrifying discovery is made at the Tri-State Crematory in n...Show More
2. Scam Goddess
“Scam Goddess is a podcast dedicated to fraud and all those who practice it! Each week host Laci Mosley (aka Scam Goddess) keeps listeners up to date on current rackets, digs deep into the latest scams, and breaks down historic hoodwinks alongside so...Show More
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Scam Heiress Anna Sorokin with Paul F. Tompkins
58:31 | Oct 1st, 2019
6 RECOMMENDATIONS
What’s up Con-gregation & welcome Scam Goddess, the #1 pod dedicated to all things fraud! In this initial episode comedian, actor, and podcast papi Paul F. Tompkins joins host Laci Mosley for a deep d...Show More
3. Fraudcast
The podcast about fraud, Fraudcast tells fascinating true stories about famous crooks, con artists, scammers, and swindlers.
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Episode 11 - Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist
40:27 | Jan 24th, 2020
The story of the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist. fraudcastpod.com Twitter - @fraudcastpod fraudcastpod@gmail.com
4. The Perfect Scam
AARP’s weekly podcast The Perfect ScamSM tells the stories of people who find themselves the target of a scam. Host Bob Sullivan introduces listeners to those who have experienced scams firsthand, as well as professional con artists and leading exper...Show More
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Threats From Home: The Chinese Consulate Scam
21:11 | Oct 4th, 2019
5 RECOMMENDATIONS
Chinese Americans are being targeted by scammers in schemes known as the “Chinese consulate scam” and the “blessing scam,” through which victims have lost millions. When Mandarin-language calls began ...Show More
5. The Grift
When we hear about confidence games, we think, “never me.” Welcome to The Grift, a show about con artists and the lives they ruin. Best-selling author and New Yorker writer Maria Konnikova takes us to the darker side of human nature and deceit. Ten s...Show More
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41:32 | Apr 11th, 2017
2 RECOMMENDATIONS
The only thing Ken Perenyi loved as much as art was swindling the art world. He relished the contest of wits, the risk of getting caught, the thrill of deception, the sense of power that comes with a ...Show More
6. Lie, Cheat, & Steal
A podcast about liars, fraudsters, thieves, and bullshitters.
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7. Financial Crime Matters
In his new podcast, Kieran Beer (Chief Analyst at ACAMS) interviews the movers and shakers of the anti-financial crime world. Listen for fast-paced conversations about the latest financial scandal to hit newsstands, and insights on trending Financi...Show More
8. Misfortune: A Financial Crimes Podcast
A bi-weekly financial crimes podcast hosted by Adam Tod Brown and Danger Van Gorder. Part of the Unpops Podcast Network.
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The Texas Commerce Bank Robbery
59:22 | May 16th, 2018
On this episode, Adam and Danger discuss the largest bank robbery in San Antonio history, and how the people behind it almost got away.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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