#184 - How Customers SCAM Restaurants (And How Restaurants Combat It)

You’ve seen the Disney castle your entire life.Massive. Magical. Untouchable.But what if it’s not actually the size your brain thinks it is?And what if the American flags all over Disney… aren’t even ...

17 Mars 10min

In this episode Dan Anderson tells us all about the Cult church located in Greenville, Ohio called Church Of God Restoration.This Cult has every red flag when it comes to cult operations, fear mongeri...

4 Mars 34min

Japan has some of the strictest packaging and labeling laws in the world—and companies can face serious consequences for misleading consumers. In this episode of the FAKD Podcast, we break down when t...

27 Feb 11min

Most people think an oil change is routine… but what if it’s one of the most common everyday scams? In this episode, we uncover the hidden history of the quick-lube industry, the psychological tactics...

20 Feb 13min

In this episode, we trace the shocking evolution of AI — from a 1950s academic experiment to today’s powerful autonomous agents — and explore the platforms now allowing AI to hire real humans to compl...

6 Feb 12min

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