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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George Santos & The Harbor City Capital Ponzi Scheme (THE PONZI PLAYBOOK)

George Santos & The Harbor City Capital Ponzi Scheme (THE PONZI PLAYBOOK)

The Ponzi Playbook: Welcome to The Ponzi Playbook, the podcast that exposes the dark underbelly of the financial world. Join hosts Neal McTighe and Javier Leiva as they take you on a journey through ...

23 Maj 202341min

The Stalker - In Time You'll Get the Truth Part 14

The Stalker - In Time You'll Get the Truth Part 14

This podcast series on the stalker case has captured the attention of many listeners, making it one of the most talked-about series on PRETEND. Some listeners have even listened to it multiple times, ...

16 Maj 202318min

1304: The Cuban Spy part 2

1304: The Cuban Spy part 2

How Ana Montes' Family Ties Unraveled the Cuban Spy Plot Against the U.S. When the lights of the Pentagon dimmed and the rest of D.C. settled into the night, Ana Montes began her covert dance as a Cu...

9 Maj 202329min

1303: The Cuban Spy part 1

1303: The Cuban Spy part 1

You've probably never heard the name Ana Montes because the FBI arrested her just ten days after 9/11. "Ana Montes, I believe, was one of the most dangerous American spies, period. And I would argue, ...

2 Maj 202331min

The Real Catch Me If You Can - The Promissory Note

The Real Catch Me If You Can - The Promissory Note

Virginia Morris, a retired real estate agent from Houston, Texas, doesn't want me to use her real name. She claims Frank Abagnale scammed her out of $20,000 through a bogus investment scheme. Virginia...

25 Apr 202320min

The Real Catch Me If You Can part 9 (update)

The Real Catch Me If You Can part 9 (update)

Frank is Back! This update episode is loaded with new allegations and never-before-told capers. Like the time Frank Abagnale: Impersonated a cop with a paper badge and a toy gun. Posed as a pilot to...

18 Apr 202349min

1215- The Proxy part 2

1215- The Proxy part 2

In today's episode, we will talk about how to treat perpetrators of Munchausen by Proxy—if that's even possible. And also, what happens when you suspect a mother of abuse? Should you report it? And wh...

11 Apr 202335min

1214- The Proxy part 1

1214- The Proxy part 1

In today's episode, we'll discuss Munchausen by Proxy and how to identify it. And I'm not talking about scandalous stories like the ones you've seen on TV. In fact, we will focus on the less popular c...

4 Apr 202330min

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