EPISODE · Sep 29, 2025 · 11 MIN
Scam Queen Faces justice: Fraudster caught by TV producer
from Scams, Hacks and Frauds: Keeping you and your family safe from scams · host Cee | Host of Scams, Hacks and Frauds.
Tell us your story here!This week on Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, we unravel the web of deceit spun by Marianne Smith, a seemingly ordinary woman who became a master con artist. s we delve deeper into Marianne's life, we discover her connection with Jonathan, a television producer who unknowingly became embroiled in her schemes. Their friendship led to a series of shocking revelations, including Marianne's true identity and her history of manipulation. Jonathan's quest for the truth takes him down a dark path, revealing the extent of Marianne's fraudulent activities and the numerous victims she left in her wake.Tune in to learn about the red flags that can help you spot a scam, the importance of verifying information, and how trust can be weaponised against you. This episode serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of misplaced trust and the lengths some individuals will go to deceive others.If you want to learn more we recommend checking out Queen of the Con, where Jonathan goes into much more detail about his adventures with Mair in Season 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-irish-heiress-ep-1-the-best-friend/id1583019312?i=1000537077148We publish new content every other Monday. The short time our episodes save your wallet, and help protect your family.If you like shows like "The Perfect Scam" or "Darknet Diaries" then this show might be for you. On our website you’ll find more computer hacking, identity fraud, impersonation, consumer rights and Romance Scams. To find these and to access our transcripts, visit us at www.scamshacksandfrauds.com.The transcript and spoken audio are available under the Creative Commons, Share Alike, With Attributions license. For more information on this visit creativecommons.org.
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Tell us your story here! This week on Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, we unravel the web of deceit spun by Marianne Smith, a seemingly ordinary woman who became a master con artist. s we delve deeper into Marianne's life, we discover her connection with Jonathan, a television producer who unknowingly became embroiled in her schemes. Their friendship led to a series of shocking revelations, including Marianne's true identity and her history of manipulation. Jonathan's quest for the truth takes him d...
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