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Host Laci Mosley and guest Gabby Dunn discuss various scams and con artists, focusing heavily on political and charity fraud during the quarantine era. They examine the Donald Trump Foundation lawsuit, the mechanics of pyramid-like blessing circles, and a bizarre pandemic-era ventilator scam where a Twitter user secured $69 million from New York State. The conversation blends humor with sharp critiques of systemic corruption, wealth hoarding, and the lack of oversight for the ultra-wealthy.
The episode opens with a rapid montage of unrelated ads and a brief intro before the host introduces the show and the guest.
Lacey Mosley welcomes Gabby Dunn, outlining her podcast work and bestselling status before diving into the conversation.
Gabby explains her first book, her co‑author, and how she once wrote a chapter about small scams she pulled in New York.
The hosts break down the mechanics of the online pyramid scheme known as the Circle Game, including entry fees and recruitment numbers.
They share personal anecdotes of scams that surfaced during lockdown, from fake giveaways to the “Left Behind” app, highlighting how easy money can be tempting.
The conversation shifts to the 2018 lawsuit against the Trump Foundation, detailing accusations of misuse of funds and the broader pattern of charitable fraud.
Lacey and Gabby critique the intertwining of wealth, political power, and scams, touching on tax breaks, lobbying, and the perception of the wealthy.
The hosts wrap up the episode, reflecting on the prevalence of scams, the need for vigilance, and a brief farewell to listeners.
The hosts dissect how Trump’s donations were self-serving, highlighting the largest and smallest gifts and their ties to personal gain.
They recount the investigation, dissolution, and chaotic shutdown of the Trump Foundation, including shredding documents and burning office files.
The conversation turns to the vague mission of the Trump Foundation and how it illustrates the broader problem of charities lacking clear purpose.
Hosts critique how celebrities use charity to enhance image, discussing public perception and the disconnect between appearance and genuine impact.
Hotel Scam Hacksinsight
The guest explains small scams used to save money in New York, such as claiming to have left chargers or umbrellas at hotels.
The Baby Distractionstory
The guest shares a personal story about meeting a marketplace buyer who used an infant as a prop to steal a bracelet.
The host explains how mandala circles and loom circles operate as basic pyramid schemes requiring hundreds of new recruits.
Crowdfunding Confusioninsight
The host and guest debate why people confuse the mechanics of GoFundMe with illegal pyramid schemes.
Presidential Conflicts of Interestdebate
The guest highlights how traditional presidents avoided conflicts of interest, contrasting it with modern presidential behavior.
The host and guest look up a bizarre and terrifying painted portrait of Donald Trump used in charitable auctions.
The host reveals how an electrical engineer with 75 followers secured a $69 million ventilator contract via a single tweet.
“The whole point is like, okay, you pay a hundred dollars. And then once you round up enough people, you're loom circle, uh, you know, ca- candlelit, whatever the fuck you call it, the, the mandala, you get paid.”
“The government is a scam wow”
“He did. I remember his inauguration speech where he genuinely looked shocked.”
“However, this is just, it's detrimental in so many ways. And I think people don't understand that we're not saying like, oh, you can't make a lot of money and then you want to take it back because we want socialism.”
“The smallest donation was seven dollars, which was a foundation gift to the Boy Scouts, which conveniently happened to be the amount required to enroll a boy in the Scouts the year that his son Donald Trump Jr. Was eleven.”
What's poppin, con-gregation? This week, Gabe Dunn is on the show to discuss donations Donald Trump allegedly gave to charity. And no, charity is not the name of a porn star. Stay schemin! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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