Scammers, swindlers, con artists: unethical rogues who should be brought to justice? Or brilliant players in the game of capitalism that can help you get a free mattress? Comedian and author Caitlin Brodnick can’t always decide. Each week, join Caitlin and a special guest as they dive into current and historic scams, from skillful mobsters to Real Housewives fraudsters, from MLMs to YouTube grifters. Together, they’ll explore the thin line between swindle and survival, between fleecing an easy mark and just launching a startup. Listen and embrace the art of the dupe with true crime’s less-disturbing sister: the tr...
Latest episodes
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38 min
S02E33 - Special Announcement & Special Mailbag Episode!
With over 180 episodes of ScamWow (HELL YEAH) we can’t thank you enough!!!!!! Thank you to all our listeners and fans and guests who have supported ScamWow from the beginning! We a…
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1 h 02
S02E32- I Want My Chickens To Be Sexually Active W/ Priya Patel and Chet Siegel
This week Caitlin is joined by comedians Priya Patel and Chet Siegel, hosts of their own podcast, Nibbles and Bits. This episode covers so many scams. Without exaggeration, the wil…
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48 min
S02E31 - The Worst Catfish In The World W/ Cara Devins
One of the nicest people in New York City and also one of the funniest comedians, Cara Devins joins Caitlin to discuss the time her entire family was catfished in person by a lonel…
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42 min
S02E30 - Queenpins Movie, Is It A Scam ? W/Anna Callegari
Caitlin and actress Anna Callegari watched the movie Queenpins and discovered how easy it is to create a coupon conglomerate in your own backyard!Unfortunately this movie was neith…
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59 min
S02E029 - The Money App scams that could make you rich! With Ariel Elias
Who knew you could have so much fun talking about Venmo, Zelle, and other money app scams? Ariel Elias is back this week with Caitlin and they discuss the trening scams that are fo…
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51 min
RERUN! Oh No? More like, Au Pair!
She’s a talent scout, devoted babysitter, and sometimes impersonates Florida judges: It’s Australian con artist Samantha Azzopardi. Our special guest this week, comedian Ariel Elia…
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56 min
02E028 - Recycling
This week Caitlin is joined by comedian and actress Cody Lindquist to discuss plastics and the scam of recycling. Of course, Caitlin begins with her latest obsession (veneers), but…
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1 h 00
S02E027 - MOVE Over Ann Hathaway, This is a Bank Scam W/ We Stan Together
Caitlin is joined by comedians and podcasters Caitlin Bitzegaio and Lauren Brickman of the hit podcast We Stan Together to discuss the scams percolating scams in pop culture. Wheth…
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1 h 11
RERUN! The Inaugural Scammer with Dartanyon Williams
Babes, it’s our first interview with an actual scammer and we are THRILLED! Back in the 90s, Dartanyon Williams began a massive identity theft ring that started in Louisiana and la…
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59 min
S02E026 - BLANK CHECK Summer of Scam Movies W/ Victoria Montalbano
The ‘90s: where $1 million feels like $100 million!!! This week, we’re joined by comedian and Caitlin’s former college roommate Victoria Montalbano. Together, they rewatched the sc…
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1 h 01
S02E025 - Don’t Incriminate Yourself with Sticky Notes: The NYPD Cop Scam W/ Allen Arthur
Journalist and husband extraordinaire Allen Arthur joins Caity to explore a top cop con job. They discuss the recent scam pulled by former NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association Pre…
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57 min
S02E024 - Jen Shah’s Shamazing Shocker W/ Ellen Haun
ScamWow’s fan favorite Ellen Haun is back to discuss our beloved Jen Shah. Nothing about this case quite adds up from last season's canceled uber rides to her recent guilty plea, s…
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1 h 02
S02E23 - Chrisley Knows House Arrest w/ Molly Thomas
Have you ever watched Chrisley Knows Best, because we sure haven’t! But that is not an issue because this reality star scam is so transparent you could write it yourself. Comedian…
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1 h 07
S02E022 - “Your Beanie Baby is Worthless” W/ Becky Chicoine
Did your mom collect beanie babies with hopes it would become your 401k? Well so did everyone! And this investment went the way of the tomigachi. Sit back and enjoy this journey th…
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54 min
S02E021 - “Scam Calls Are Ramping it up For Summer w/ Gwynna Forgham-Thrift”
Are you a creative engineer who recently lost a job? Are you an unemployed actor? Are you looking to get back at the “man”? Well this is your summer because scam call centers need…
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1 h 06
S02E020 - You’re Being Lied To About Baby Formula w/ Dara Katz
Comedian and Producer Dara Katz joins Caitlin to discuss her coverage on the current baby formula shortage. In her recent article for Pure Wow “I Need You to Care About the Baby Fo…
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1 h 01
S02E019 - The Great Muppet Caper with Chelsey Whitelock
The Summer of Scam Movie of The Week is the iconic Great Muppet Caper. And this week’s guest, performer Chelsey Whitelock, is not only an actor/singer/dancer, but also a muppet exp…
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57 min
S02E018 - Happy Birthday Conor! Throwback Episode: Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
This week is Caitlin’s brother Conor’s birthday and what better way to celebrate than to listen to him talk about a super creepy cult/religion/belief system ?!Sit back, relax and l…
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1 h 04
S02E019 - To Scam Is to Love, with Angel Yau
Artist, actress, and filmmaker Angel Yau shares her lifelong journey of pulling the kindest scams you’ve ever heard of. Is loving your family so much that you simply lie to them ab…
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1 h 15
S02E018 - Hey Hustlers! Money is Meaningless So Make Your Own, with Laura Willcox
Comedian and writer Laura Willcox and Caitlin rewatch the iconic movie Hustlers. Though Hustlers and JLo have been celebrated in past episodes, this conversation takes a sharp turn…