Scams, Money, & Murder

Scams, Money, & Murder

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Every Thursday, dive into the dark side of finance. From cutthroat con artists to billion-dollar scams, and even murder, Nicole Lapin will take you through the world’s wildest financial crimes -- or talk to the experts who studied them, and the victims that survived them. Scams, Money and Murder with Nicole Lapin is part of Crime House Studios. For more content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse.

Episode List

INTERVIEW: Twin Flames with Louise Cole and Paula Hardy

Aug 7th, 2025 7:01 AM

When Stephanie embarked on a spiritual journey with Twin Flames Universe, her family believed she was seeking connection. Instead, she found herself entangled in a high-control group that promised ultimate love but operated as a highly profitable multi-level marketing scheme. Her mother, Louise Cole, and identical twin sister, Paula Hardy, soon found themselves navigating the insidious tactics of Twin Flames Universe, revealing how an intelligent, worldly young woman became a victim of financial exploitation and psychological manipulation. If you have information about TFU, please email the Michigan Attorney General's Investigative team at AG-TFUinfo@michigan.gov. You can also submit a tip through their website: https://www.michigan.gov/ag/initiatives/tfu Scams, Money, & Murder is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss out on all things Scams, Money, & Murder! Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

INTERVIEW: Jen Shah with Molly McLaughlin

Jul 31st, 2025 7:01 AM

Molly McLaughlin was a hopeful entrepreneur looking to build an online business when she invested her savings in a promising scheme. Instead, she lost everything. What Molly didn't know was that the alleged architect of her financial ruin, Jen Shah, would soon become a household name on "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City." Join Nicole Lapin as she speaks with Molly about the crushing realization that her alleged scammer was a reality TV sensation, the emotional impact of watching Shah's public displays of wealth, and the bittersweet journey through Shah's very public downfall. For more on Jen Shah, check our our episode: CELEBRITY: Reality Housewife Jen Shah on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Scams, Money, & Murder is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss out on all things Scams, Money, & Murder! Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

INTERVIEW: WeWork with Teddy Kramer

Jul 24th, 2025 7:01 AM

Teddy Kramer joined WeWork's rapidly expanding empire in 2013, an early employee building its global footprint and hoping for a huge equity payoff. But behind the hype, Teddy quickly spotted the red flags. In this candid interview, Nicole speaks with Teddy about the real cost of WeWork's ambition. He reveals the blatant financial misdeeds, the bizarre leadership, and how he, as one of the fortunate few, managed to secure his stake before the final crash. Scams, Money, & Murder is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss out on all things Scams, Money, & Murder! Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MURDER: The Billionaire Boys Club Pt. 2 - Best of Crime House

Jul 17th, 2025 7:01 AM

Originally released September 2024. As the members of the Billionaire Boys Club scrambled for funds, they resorted to violence to get the money they needed. But what seemed like the perfect crime was full of holes. And it was only a matter of time until they were caught. Scams, Money, & Murder is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss out on all things Scams, Money, & Murder! Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MURDER: The Billionaire Boys Club Pt. 1 - Best of Crime House

Jul 15th, 2025 7:01 AM

Originally released September 2024. On the surface, the Billionaire Boys Club was an investment group/social club for LA's wealthy young men. In reality, it was an ambitious Ponzi scheme. But as the plan unraveled, its members turned to increasingly desperate measures... including murder. Scams, Money, & Murder is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss out on all things Scams, Money, & Murder! Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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