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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1411: The Lost and Found part 2 (Rudy Farias)

1411: The Lost and Found part 2 (Rudy Farias)

On the next episode of Pretend, we investigate the perplexing case of 17-year-old Rudy Farias. While he was presumed missing for eight years, an unexpected twist raised suspicions of a hoax.  Our inve...

10 Loka 202341min

1410: The Lost and Found part 1 (Rudy Farias)

1410: The Lost and Found part 1 (Rudy Farias)

Missing teen is found. From Heartwarming Reunion to 'Wait, What?' Hoax Claims So, here's a plot twist for you: Rudy Farias, the Houston teen who was reported missing in 2015, returned after eight yea...

3 Loka 202324min

1409: The Shit Show (plus Stalker update)

1409: The Shit Show (plus Stalker update)

Subscribe to the Ponzi Playbook podcast: https://linktr.ee/ponziplaybook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Syys 202328min

1408: The Digital Pickpocket part 2

1408: The Digital Pickpocket part 2

James Freedman: Unmasking the Modern-Day Pickpocket In a world where the hustle and bustle of everyday life increasingly revolves around smartphones and digital wallets, the age-old craft of pickpocke...

19 Syys 202333min

1407: The Digital Pickpocket part 1

1407: The Digital Pickpocket part 1

Pickpockets in the Digital Age: The Evolution of a Timeless Crime In a world where technology reigns supreme, the art of pickpocketing has not vanished into history's annals. While traditional pickpo...

12 Syys 202327min

1405: The Pests part 5

1405: The Pests part 5

In this bonus episode, we pick up where we left off, diving into the events leading up to the much-anticipated August 24th contempt of court hearing involving Patrick Tomlinson. In our previous episod...

5 Syys 20237min

Criminal Conduct Season 4 - Getting Away with Murder

Criminal Conduct Season 4 - Getting Away with Murder

A mother's anguish resurfaces as her son's convicted killer is set free due to a jury verdict reversal by a judge. This is the story of Pravin Varughese. Binge all 9-episodes ad-free: Patreon: https:...

29 Elo 202329min

1404: The Pests part 4

1404: The Pests part 4

There are always two sides to every story. In part 4, listen to my interview with the online forum administrator. We discuss the ongoing legal battle with Patrick Tomlinson and why Patrick may go to j...

22 Elo 202352min

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