#211 - The Fake FBI Encrypted Phones That Exposed The Underworld
What if the FBI didn't break into a criminal network… but convinced the criminals to invite the FBI inside?In one of the most unbelievable law enforcement operations in history, the FBI secretly built...
22 Jun 11min
#210 - Aliens, The World Cup, And The Science Of Psychic Predictions
In this episode of FAKD, we break down the strange world of social media psychics, viral predictions, and the psychology behind why people believe them. From TikTok fortune tellers to a bizarre claim ...
21 Jun 13min
#208 - The FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters
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 Jun 24min
#207 - FAKE Health Trends/Products (Featuring Adam Rader from Apple-A-Day)
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 Jun 31min
#206 - It Wasn’t Kool-Aid: Famous Lies History Remembered
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 Mai 16min
#205 - The House That Wasn’t H.H. Holmes’ — How Fake History Spreads (Featuring Edward Russo)
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 Mai 45min
#204 - Kars4Kids Controversy Explained
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 Mai 13min
