FAKD: Scams, Frauds, Internet Cons

Most people think of the FBI's Most Wanted list as bank robbers, mob bosses, and violent fugitives. But the FBI has launched a new Most Wanted Fraudsters list featuring eight individuals accused of ev...

8 Kesä 24min

From snake oil salesmen and miracle tonics to detox teas, weight-loss gummies, and viral wellness trends, the health industry has always had its share of products that promised far more than they deli...

5 Kesä 31min

Millions of people know the phrase “Don’t Drink The Kool-Aid”… but what if that’s not even what was used during the Jonestown tragedy? In this episode of FAKD, we explore how false details become perm...

27 Touko 16min

Searching for the H.H. Holmes house in Indianapolis? You’ve probably been sent to the wrong address.For years, 5811 E Julian Ave in Indianapolis has gone viral as the so-called H.H. Holmes murder hous...

21 Touko 45min

You’ve heard the jingle — but what’s really behind Kars4Kids?In this episode, we break down the origins, lawsuits, and controversy surrounding where donation money actually goes. From its connection t...

19 Touko 13min

What’s actually in the candle you’re burning?In this episode, I sit down with Sharon from Seemy Candles to break down the difference between true hand-poured candles and mass-produced products disguis...

15 Touko 43min

Castile soap sounds like one of those fake “miracle” products that claims to do everything — body wash, laundry detergent, dish soap, household cleaner, even pet shampoo. But unlike most products with...

12 Touko 15min

Are food scanner apps actually helping people… or are some of them fear-mongering for clicks and subscriptions?In this episode of the FAKD Podcast, we dive into the rise of barcode-scanning food apps ...

6 Touko 13min