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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2210: The High School Hoax Update

2210: The High School Hoax Update

A 32-year-old woman enrolled herself in three Boston high schools and passed as a teenager. She sat in classrooms, made friends with freshmen, and even joined the girls basketball team. She wore numbe...

30 Syys 202532min

The Stalker: Rick Fernandez’s Guilty Plea

The Stalker: Rick Fernandez’s Guilty Plea

Breaking news in the stalker case: Rick Fernandez has pleaded guilty to harassment. Instead of facing trial, he admitted responsibility for a new wave of harassment tied to the book he published while...

23 Syys 202512min

2208: The Monster

2208: The Monster

Listener discretion is advised. This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse and may not be suitable for all audiences. In 1964, Winston Moseley stalked and murdered Kitty Genovese. The case b...

16 Syys 202543min

2208: State of Corruption: Ohio part 2

2208: State of Corruption: Ohio part 2

Tyler Fehrman went undercover for the FBI after his mentor, Ohio GOP chair Matt Borges, offered him a $15,000 check. His recordings helped uncover a $63 million bribery scheme that brought down House ...

9 Syys 202540min

2207: State of Corruption: Ohio part 1

2207: State of Corruption: Ohio part 1

Tyler Fehrman went undercover to bring down the Speaker of the Ohio House. He wore a wire. He met with mentors who turned into suspects. He risked everything. This is the story of how one political i...

2 Syys 202536min

The Real Donnie Brasco - FBI Case File Review

The Real Donnie Brasco - FBI Case File Review

If you’re a longtime listener, you probably remember my interview with Joe Pistone, the real Donnie Brasco. But I forgot to ask one important question: Where did the name Donnie Brasco even come from?...

28 Elo 20251h 11min

Who’s Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey Part 18: The 911 Caller

Who’s Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey Part 18: The 911 Caller

A 911 call in Madison County, Arkansas reported what sounded like a violent attack. It should have remained confidential. But when LaDonna Humphrey got involved, that caller’s life was turned upside d...

19 Elo 202555min

Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 17

Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 17

LaDonna Humphrey has spent years trying to overturn a $3.57 million judgment. But in a rare legal move, her right to appeal was sold in bankruptcy court — to the very person she was fighting, Anthony ...

12 Elo 202530min

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