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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 57 MIN

Fraud Friday: The Fake Bootsy Collins w/ Ian Lara

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This week, comedian Ian Lara (Ian Lara: Romantic Comedy) joins Laci to discuss how several imposters tried to target Bootsy Collins, one of the most impactful, long-standing figures in the tapestry of American music, especially R&B, funk and pop. Plus, a Californian man is arrested for theft after stealing money from his Grindr hookups. Stay Schemin’! (Originally released 01/09/2023) CON-gregation, keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at [email protected]. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciIan Lara: @ianlaralive Research by Kaelyn BrandtSOURCEShttps://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/bootsy-collins-impostor-fake-crime-1234629225/https://nypost.com/2022/11/23/california-man-gets-prison-sentence-for-robbing-men-he-met-on-grindr/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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