The Slippery

It’s one of the most stomach-churning urban legends of the 2000s, but the most shocking part wasn't the "ingredient"—it was the audacity of the lie. This week on Slippery, we’re diving into the infamous 2005 Wendy’s Chili Scam. When Anna Ayala claimed she bit into a human finger while dining at a San Jose Wendy’s, the news sent the fast-food giant into a tailspin, costing the company over $21 million in lost sales. But as investigators began to look closer, the "victim" started looking more like a villain. Nancy and Scott reveal how Ayala and her husband, Jaime Plascencia cooked up the scheme and took their performance to the national stage. They also dive into the bizarre trail that led detectives to a construction accident hundreds of miles away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Bunevacz was living in Kylie Jenner’s house, driving a fleet of supercars, and throwing six-figure parties—all on the dime of people whose lives he was destroying. Today, the man who brought the fantasy crashing down, former LASD Detective Geoff Elliott, joins us to reveal how he finally caught the Madoff of Calabasas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the hills of Calabasas, perception is everything. David Bunevacz understood this better than anyone. By surrounding himself with the trappings of the ultra-wealthy—including a residence in the former home of Kylie Jenner—he built a fortress of credibility that tricked even the most seasoned investors. But Bunevacz wasn’t selling cannabis vape pens; he was selling an image. While his victims were losing their life savings, David was spending millions at Vegas casinos and buying $330,000 horses. Join us as we break down the anatomy of a $45 million scam, from the forged purchase orders to the moment the FBI finally knocked on the door of his luxury estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigative journalist Melissa McCarty joins The Slippery DeBrief to unpack her unforgettable day with the Timber executive at the center of the heartless scam. In the aftermath of police revealing how the grifters embedded themselves into nearly every part of his life, Melissa witnessed the devastating emotional toll of a con that lasted for years. She shares rare firsthand insight into the victim’s vulnerability, the family’s extraordinary manipulation, and the twisted reality behind one of the wildest cons we’ve covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show NotesA lonely, heartbroken timber executive turns to a psychic after the death of his mother — and walks straight into a decade-long con. Sensing both vulnerability and money, the so-called psychic recruits multiple members of her family to help pull off an audacious scheme with no limits. As the deception grows, the gypsy clan bankrolls fast cars, million-dollar homes, and lavish vacations — even producing a so-called miracle baby to position the child as the executive’s heir. Follow The SlipperyInstagram, Facebook, and TikTok: @theslipperypodYouTube: @TheSlippery In a world where you never know who you can trust… we know who you can’t! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show NotesCourt-appointed receiver Ted Lanes, the man who helped blow this case open, joins Nancy and Scott to unpack disturbing new details behind the sinister plot. Ted lays out the paper trail that showed Anton and Anna were siphoning off the doctor’s fortune both before and after his death. He also reveals how the couple allegedly tried to challenge the doctor’s will in a brazen attempt to grab more than $20 million — plus the beach house. Follow The SlipperyInstagram, Facebook, and TikTok: @theslipperypodYouTube: @TheSlippery In a world where you never know who you can trust… we know who you can’t! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Slippery with Nancy Moscatiello & Scott Eldridge Episode 1: Malibu Doctor Swindle In the premiere episode of The Slippery, Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge dive into a case that feels less like a crime… and more like a quiet takeover. A young couple meets a wealthy, bipolar ophthalmologist living alone in a Malibu beach house. What begins as concern quickly turns into proximity… and then control. Within days, they’ve inserted themselves into his life.Within a week, they’ve moved into his home.Within months, they have access to his bank accounts. What follows is a calculated unraveling — built on manipulation, dependency, and the exploitation of a vulnerable man. But when the doctor dies unexpectedly, the couple’s plan to walk away with millions starts to crack. Because someone is paying attention. An investigator steps in… and suddenly the perfect con isn’t so perfect anymore. This episode pulls back the curtain on how trust can be weaponized — and how even the boldest scams fall apart when someone starts asking the right questions.  Stay Connected • Follow on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @theslipperypod • Subscribe on YouTube: @theslippery • Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts • Like, follow, and share with someone who loves true crime with a psychological edge In a world where you never know who you can trust... we know who you can't! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE SLIPPERY The con artists think they're untouchable. The fraudsters believe their schemes are foolproof. The scammers assume they'll never be caught. They're all dead wrong. Welcome to The Slippery, where the most audacious scammers, mind-bending scandals, and elaborate schemes meet their match. Hosted by Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge—the investigative duo behind the explosive hit "Scamanda" podcast and acclaimed documentary series—this true crime podcast takes you inside the twisted minds of master manipulators and the devastating aftermath they leave behind. Every case gets the deep-dive treatment across two episodes that reveal every angle of deception: THE SLIPPERY: Nancy and Scott dissect each case from first lie to final reckoning, with one host pitching why this story deserves the Hollywood treatment—documentary series, limited series, or feature film. THE SLIPPERY DEBRIEF: Raw, unscripted conversations with special guests who lived these schemes firsthand—victims, investigators, journalists, and insiders sharing revelations that never made official reports. From elaborate Ponzi schemes to fake cancer fundraisers, from romance scams to corporate fraud, The Slippery exposes the schemes that prove truth is more shocking than any fiction Hollywood could create. Because when it comes to deception, everyone thinks they're too smart to fall for it. Until they do. New episodes every week. Subscribe now and prepare to question everything you thought you knew about trust, manipulation, and the art of the con. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices