The Fake Monk Scam Hits NZ! 🧘‍♂️❌ PLUS: Lana, Si & Caller Stu Bond Over The Infamous Hawaii Parrot Con!

If a "monk" approaches you on the street, or a man offers to put a parrot on your shoulder... RUN! 🦜🛑 Simon sounds the alarm on a bizarre new scam sweeping New Zealand involving fake monks targeting unsuspecting locals. But as the team digs into the world of street hustles, the conversation takes a hilarious, highly personal turn. It turns out both Lana and Simon have been stung by the exact same legendary "parrot guy" scam artist while vacationing in Hawaii! Just when they think they're alone in their holiday embarrassment, listener Stu jumps on the phone lines to confess that he fell for the exact same colorful tropical trap. Simon, Lana, Speedy, and Bondy break down why these cheeky cons work so well! Love the show? Rate us 5-stars on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and follow Si, Lana & The Breakfast Club on rova so you never miss an episode of our award-winning show!