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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1912: BONUS: Affirmative Pretend Bullsh**

1912: BONUS: Affirmative Pretend Bullsh**

The true crime podcasting community has come together for the holiday season to discuss all things true crime podcasting. Over the next two weeks, ten shows will be dropping bonus episodes sharing the...

23 Dec 20241h 6min

1911: Love and Taxes Revisited

1911: Love and Taxes Revisited

When the IRS knocked on John Coutu's door, demanding $80,000, his girlfriend, Jennifer Mitchell, offered to help with his taxes. It seemed like a simple gesture of support. But John would soon find hi...

18 Dec 202438min

1910: The Maury Povich Olive Lady - Revisited

1910: The Maury Povich Olive Lady - Revisited

So, I've got to tell you about this crazy rabbit hole I slipped into. It's about that bizarre olive lady from the Maury show. Remember her? Olives freaked out Sally because they reminded her of, get t...

11 Dec 202436min

1909: The Woman Who Almost Stole Graceland

1909: The Woman Who Almost Stole Graceland

Lisa Findley tried to steal Elvis Presley’s home. She almost got away with it. A con artist with a long history of scams almost pulled off her biggest scheme yet—stealing Elvis Presley’s iconic home, ...

3 Dec 202446min

BONUS: How to Spot a Con Artist on the First Date and When to Walk Away

BONUS: How to Spot a Con Artist on the First Date and When to Walk Away

In this episode, Dr. Jan Canty, a psychologist, author, and podcast host, shares essential advice on recognizing and avoiding con artists in modern relationships. Dr. Canty, who experienced betrayal a...

26 Nov 202450min

1908: LaDonna's Surrogates part 4

1908: LaDonna's Surrogates part 4

The Rise and Fall of LaDonna’s Loudest Surrogate: David McClam LaDonna Humphrey’s most vocal supporter, David McClam, launched the We Are Not Afraid podcast to defend her against mounting accusations....

19 Nov 202436min

1907: LaDonna's Surrogates part 3

1907: LaDonna's Surrogates part 3

LaDonna Humphrey groomed Lexi Kakis to be her next close ally—a “surrogate in training,” if you will. Drawn in by their shared passion for cold cases, Kakis found herself getting deeper into Humphrey’...

12 Nov 202432min

1906: LaDonna's Surrogates part 2

1906: LaDonna's Surrogates part 2

What's the old saying? People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. Well, it turns out that Dennis McCaslin, editor of LaDonna's tabloid blog, has some skeletons in his closet. Listen to ...

5 Nov 202431min

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