Scammers, Swindlers, and Frauds (and Imposters too)

It's our 75th episode! Recently released TV shows such as Inventing Anna, The Tinder Swinder, and Bad Vegan on Netflix, as well as The Dropout on Hulu, brought a renewed interest in the lives of scammers, con artists, frauds, and swindlers. This week, Los and Bertram go on a deep dive into Mad Mad World of scams—including why we get scammed, how we get scammed, and how to protect yourself from getting scammed. Thank you for listening. We love you! Don't forget—it's a Mad Mad World!Follow us on social media: Instagram: @madmadworldpodReddit: r/madmadworldpodEmail us: [email protected] treasure chest of links and resources mentioned in this episode:The Psychology of Con Artists, and How to Avoid Them | Maria Konnikova | Big Think - YouTubeHow to outsmart a scam: Strategies from a legendary con man | Frank W. Abagnale | Big Think - YouTubeThe Dropout Podcast - ABC AudioHot Startup Theranos Has Struggled With Its Blood-Test Technology | Original WSJ Report (PDF) Watch "The Dropout" | Hulu Sarma Melngailis, Netflix’s “Bad Vegan,” Stares Down Her Past—And Future | Vanity FairBad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives. | Netflix The Tinder Swindler (Original Report) | VGHow Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People | New York MagazineInventing Anna | NetflixThe Tinder Swindler | Netflix Every scam has one of these red flags: Ex-con man Frank Abagnale | CNBC - YouTubeThe Perfect Man Who Wasn't | The AtlanticScam Tracker | Better Business BureauHow To Trick an Online Scammer Into Carving a Computer Out of Wood | The AtlanticThe conman who pulled off history’s most audacious scam | BBCHow Scams...