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Former Houston TV reporter takes down a woman who scammed people all over the world

Mair Smyth didn’t know who she was dealing with when she stole $100,000 from her “best friend.” Johnathan was a former TV journalist in Houston, Texas. His journalistic nose turned up a world of witchcraft and prostitution that woul...

August 13, 2025 • 33:57

Pig butchering scam victim loses more than a million in gold bars and retirement

Jerry had just lost the love of his life when he received an urgent message from Apple Cash. The "customer service representative" instructed Jerry to get $750,000 of his gold bars to deliver to an SUV that pulled up outside of his house. Once ...

July 18, 2025 • 36:54

April's own story after testifying on Capitol Hill

The host of the Scammer Stories Podcast made it to Capitol Hill to share information and solutions to lawmakers, who are now leaning into the issue. This episode takes you through the process of how she was chosen and what it was like to sit in...

June 28, 2025 • 27:03

Former law enforcement officer tries to convince his mother of General Mark Milley scam

Nate Cram talks about everything he did to try and convince his mother that she was talking to a scammer. He used to work in a sheriff's office... and you'd think if anyone could stop the scam, he could. Click

May 19, 2025 • 28:00

Romance scam leaves victim's daughter in a dire situation

Renee thought her worst nightmare was the day she found out her mother had lung cancer. She had no idea that things were about to get so bad that she would have to worry about her own future.  Renee is in trouble. She was diagnosed with a ...

April 07, 2025 • 31:01

Fan Mail

It's unfortunate that scammers will rely on the gullibility of Trump supporters. But the actual Trump has fooled millions of people into thinking he cares about this country and its citizens. So it's not surprising that vulnerable people would fall for it. I do hope "Suzanne's" mother will stop what she's doing. I don't even care if she sees Trump for the morally bankrupt, personality disordered, greedy POS he is. I just hope she stops spending her time and money on scammers. April, have you been getting any reports on scammers doing the same thing to Harris/Walz or even Biden/Harris supporters? I don't see why scammers wouldn't, because they will take any opportunity. Thank you for your work, April. It's very important. I mention your podcast a lot. I'm a vehement anti MLM/scam/cult/high control group advocate, and I consider your resource an important one. Take care.

Denver, Colorado

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