#94 - FAKE Cell Phones

In this episode we will be looking at FAKE companies! In light of whats going on in Minnesota with the day care scams, health insurance scams, etc. I figured we'd talk about this in an episode! Learn ...

16 Jan 13min

Cults don’t look like cults—until you’re already inside.In this episode, we break down what actually makes a cult, how high-control groups manipulate belief, identity, and fear, and why these tactics ...

9 Jan 17min

Every year, generosity spikes. And every year, scammers count on it.In this episode, we uncover the true history of Christmas scams—from fake charity collectors roaming 19th-century streets, to counte...

17 Dec 20258min

🎄 Discover the surprising history of artificial Christmas trees — from 1800s German feather trees to space-age aluminum creations, bottlebrush designs, PVC classics, and today’s smart LED holiday tre...

5 Dec 202513min

Black Friday isn’t just deals — it’s a minefield. In this FAKD episode, we break down the top 10 scams hitting shoppers every year: fake mega-deal sites, bogus delivery texts, sketchy marketplace list...

20 Nov 202510min

From fake heart attacks to phony food critics, we’re exposing the most ridiculous ways people have tried to scam restaurants out of paying. Each story is a wild mix of greed, creativity, and chaos — a...

24 Okt 202511min

McDonald’s Monopoly is one of the most famous fast-food promotions in history—but did you know it was once at the center of a $24 million scam? In this episode, we dive into the full story: how the ga...

2 Okt 202510min

Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode we’re joined by Brad from Joyburst to dive into a fascinating – and honestly eye-opening – story about how one single TikTok video, built on a false narrat...

29 Sep 202520min