Scam Goddess
True crime fans who want to laugh as much as they're appalled; people interested in fraud and financial crimes without all the violence.
Podcasts Like Scam Goddess
If you loved Scam Goddess, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Fraud shows.
Why listeners love Scam Goddess
Scam Goddess invented 'true con' as a genre — Laci Mosley is one of the most charismatic podcast hosts working today, with two Webby Awards and a Hulu TV deal to prove it. Listeners rate its binge factor at 6/10.
Binge Factor
6/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Comedic, outraged, educational
Presentation approach
Episode Length
~60 min per episode; large backlog; weekly
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Interview with guests
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Scam Goddess
American Scandal
History and current affairs enthusiasts who want true crime-style storytelling applied to institutional corruption and political failures.
My Favorite Murder
True crime fans who enjoy comedy and warm friendship chemistry alongside the darkness; especially popular with women; great for those who find straight true crime too heavy.
Swindled
True crime fans bored of murder who want to be outraged by institutional and corporate evil; anyone who appreciates deadpan humor and business crime.
Swindled
True crime fans bored of murder who want to be outraged by institutional and corporate evil; anyone who appreciates deadpan humor and business crime.
Sweet Bobby
Tortoise Media's definitive account of a years-long catfishing scheme — one of the most-discussed UK true crime podcasts of the decade.
The Retrievals
True crime fans interested in medical crime, systemic bias, and the treatment of women in healthcare; essential for anyone who has ever been dismissed by a doctor.
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
The Clearing
Amanda Knox and Jon Ronson examine cult psychology through the prism of Knox's own experience.
Sea of Lies
CBC's Uncover, hosted by Sam Mullins, follows a con man whose trail of stolen identities and deception crosses continents — until a Rolex watch helps crack the case.
Fraudacious
Novel and BBC Studios trace how a London boutique owner was drawn into befriending a client posing as a wealthy Russian socialite.
The Shrink Next Door
Veteran journalist Joe Nocera's Hamptons neighbor was a therapist to the stars — until Nocera discovered everything he thought he knew about him was wrong.
I Am Not Nicholas
BBC Studios tracks Nicholas Rossi, a man accused of sexual assault who spent years evading justice by claiming to be someone else entirely.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scam Goddess (original) | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| American Scandal | Serialized | United States | 6/10 |
| My Favorite Murder | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| Swindled | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| Swindled | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| Sweet Bobby | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Retrievals | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Clearing | — | United States | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Scam Goddess?
The best alternatives to Scam Goddess are podcasts that share its Fraud focus and episodic format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Scam Goddess?
Scam Goddess is known for its comedic, outraged, educational approach to Fraud. It scores 6/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it. It has earned a "Must Listen" rating from our editorial team.
How long are episodes of Scam Goddess?
Episodes of Scam Goddess are typically ~60 min per episode; large backlog; weekly long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to Scam Goddess?
Scam Goddess is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Scam Goddess to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Any episode with a celebrity guest — Conan O'Brien or Jameela Jamil episodes are fan favourites. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.