PRETEND
PRETEND is an investigative true crime podcast about real people who lie for a living — con artists, scammers, and the victims caught in their web. Hosted by journalist Javier Leiva, PRETEND exposes the human psychology behind deception and fraud. Each episode follows a real case of manipulation — from financial scams and Ponzi schemes to digital hoaxes and emotional cons PRETEND explains how and why deception works without shaming victims, combining ethical journalism with cinematic storytelling. Featured in lists of the best podcasts about con artists and scams, PRETEND investigates crimes of persuasion, trust, and betrayal. New episodes drop regularly with stories that reveal how manipulation shapes modern life, both online and off. PRETEND is produced by Creative Babble, LLC. © 2026 Creative Babble LLC [CLAIM:B6BT3XC4]

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1609: The Truth Experts part 2

1609: The Truth Experts part 2

Previously on Pretend, we dived deep into the murky waters of academic fraud. Celebrity behavioral scientist Dan Ariely of Duke University, alongside Francesca Gino from Harvard and other distinguishe...

19 Maalis 202456min

1608: The Truth Experts part 1

1608: The Truth Experts part 1

Everything we believe about what drives us to be honest might be a lie. A scandal rocks the behavioral science world, casting shadows over renowned researcher Dan Ariely and the integrity of academic...

12 Maalis 202445min

1607: The Fake Lawyer

1607: The Fake Lawyer

I discovered a little-known realm of con artists within the legal system. I found story after story of people impersonating attorneys, prosecutors, and even judges. One woman hacked into the court sys...

5 Maalis 202434min

1606: The Grave Detector (Junk Science Bonus)

1606: The Grave Detector (Junk Science Bonus)

Think all forensic evidence is foolproof? You'd be surprised. In our latest bonus episode of PRETEND, we're taking a deep dive into the murky world of forensic science with M. Chris Fabricant from the...

20 Helmi 202423min

The Stalker - Case Closed? part 19

The Stalker - Case Closed? part 19

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15 Helmi 20249min

1604: The Grave Detector part 3

1604: The Grave Detector part 3

Dr. Arpad Vass touts his Quantum Oscillator, a contraption made of plywood and PVC pipe, as a revolutionary tool capable of locating missing persons' remains with 92% accuracy from up to 60 miles away...

13 Helmi 202439min

1603: The Grave Detector part 2

1603: The Grave Detector part 2

In today’s episode of Pretend, we're zeroing in on Dr. Arpad Vass's invention called the Quantum Oscillator—a device straight out of a sci-fi plot with the audacious promise of finding the lost with j...

6 Helmi 202434min

1602: The Grave Detector part 1

1602: The Grave Detector part 1

In "The Grave Detector," we delve into the enigmatic practice of using dowsing rods with a focus on the work of Dr. Arpard Vass, a forensic anthropologist renowned for his innovative methods in locati...

30 Tammi 202439min

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