#111 - Dr John Brinkley - Goat Gland Scam
Scams in the early 1900s were so common that a doctor was able to convince patients that sewing "goat testicles" onto anyone who was impotent, would result in the ability to have kids again. Learn all...
2 Aug 202320min
#110 - FAKE Instagram Influencer
Learn all about AI-generated influencers in this episode. The future of "influencing" and how AI will absolutely change social media as we know it!
28 Juli 202314min
#109 - FAKE Mystery Boxes
Don't be deceived by enticing mystery boxes sold online. Unscrupulous sellers may promise hidden treasures, but these tempting packages often conceal disappointment. Protect yourself from potential sc...
19 Juli 202321min
#108 - Julia Lyons - The 1918 Influenza Scammer
Julia Lyons, the pandemic scammer. This con-woman was notorious for her confidence schemes and had escaped the grasp of the police on many occasions. In this episode, we go over her entire career and ...
14 Juli 202317min
#107 - Natwarlal - India's BIGGEST Conman
Conmen have always been around, but have you ever heard of someone who sold the Taj Mahal multiple times to a foreigner? In this episode we will discover India's most notorious conman - Natwarlal.
10 Juli 202316min
#106 - Six Famous Hoaxes In History
Want to hear about the biggest hoaxes in history? In this episode, we will talk all about the shysters that swindled people back as far as the 1800s!
28 Juni 202316min
#105 - FAKE Beer
Ever wonder if beer could be faked? Well in this episode we go all over the ways beer is faked, from movies and television to fake Chinese beer being served at bars and restaurants!
17 Juni 202321min
#104 - Scams At Airports
Want to know all about scams that occur at airports around the world to prepare you for your upcoming travels? Well in this episode of FAKD, we talk all about the most frequent scams that happen befor...
10 Juni 202327min
