Scam Goddess
True crime podcast review — 2026
"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."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
Pros
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
Comedy podcast hosted by Laci Mosley covering the wildest cons, heists, and frauds in history. Mosley invented 'true con' — true crime without the death — with celebrity guests like Conan O'Brien and Jameela Jamil joining each week.
Best episode to start with
Any episode with a celebrity guest — Conan O'Brien or Jameela Jamil episodes are fan favourites
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Scam Goddess
What is Scam Goddess about?
Comedy podcast hosted by Laci Mosley covering the wildest cons, heists, and frauds in history. Mosley invented 'true con' — true crime without the death — with celebrity guests like Conan O'Brien and Jameela Jamil joining each week.
Is Scam Goddess worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". The community has rated it 8.0/10 overall. True crime fans who want to laugh as much as they're appalled; people interested in fraud and financial crimes without all the violence.
Who is Scam Goddess for?
Scam Goddess is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories.
What is the best episode of Scam Goddess to start with?
We recommend starting with Any episode with a celebrity guest — Conan O'Brien or Jameela Jamil episodes are fan favourites. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
What podcasts are similar to Scam Goddess?
If you enjoy Scam Goddess, you might also like: American Scandal, My Favorite Murder, Swindled, Anatomy of a Scam. See our full "Podcasts Like Scam Goddess" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Interview with guests
- Style
- Comedic, outraged, educational
- Episode length
- ~60 min per episode; large backlog; weekly
- Country
- United States
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