Scam Kings

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The very first crime dens were the boardrooms. And our business helped feed their empire. They’ve stolen our trust; you should at least know their names. On Sunday afternoons, we highlight the rise and fall of the world’s more prolific white and red collar criminals. If you’re interested in the TRUE true crime, hit play on the latest episode of Scam Kings. HOST: Kershelle Mike, Turbulent Bookworm Podcasts

Episode List

A Million Monopolies - The Jerome Jacobson Files (Revisited)

Jan 16th, 2023 10:00 AM

The McDonald's scam documentary, "McMillions" (HBO, 2020) would be the first time that many would hear the name Jerome Jacobson. Having snuffed just around $24 million from under their noses, one would think that more would have been known about one of the biggest scams of the century. This week we reexplore how Jerome Jacobson got away with the biggest con at the turn of the century. We revisit this episode as part of the Scam Kings refix. Song of the Week: "Ice and Fire" by King Canyon (YouTube Library, 2022)

Scam Kings: The Update

Mar 5th, 2022 8:55 PM

An update

Tithes and Offering: The Vaughn Reeves Files

Jan 30th, 2022 6:00 PM

No One: "Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom...." Vaughn Reeves: "With a few minor changes...that Bible could be SPITTIN'" Press PLAY to hear of another instance where someone uses faith to fulfill their selfish means even when it means hurting others. Theme Song: Dreams Become Real (Kevin McLeod) SUPPORT THE SCAM KINGS PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/scamkingspod

Bloody Revolution: The Elizabeth Holmes Files

Jan 23rd, 2022 6:00 PM

Elizabeth Holmes was on the edge of something revolutionary. She had come up with a machine that could diagnose patients through a singular drop of blood. She excited the medical world with the idea of the contraption, getting them to invest millions of dollars into what would be the future of blood testing. Except, The Edison didn't exist. Click PLAY to hear how Elizabeth Holmes dashed the hopes of everyone everywhere by selling a top dollar facade for over a decade. Theme Song: Dreams Come True (Kevin Mc Leod)

"Life Long and Murder!": The Vance and Rosie Baker Files

Jan 9th, 2022 6:00 PM

Mother and son, Vance and Rosie Baker ran a Medicare scheme disguised as a home health care service for just over a decade when one of their contractors came knocking. But it would be one of their own that would help sink the entire operation in what would eventually result in his murder. Click PLAY to hear how this deadly duo cut out the middle man. THEME SONG: Dreams Become Real (Kevin McLeod)

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