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26.11.2021

How Sarah Howe Did A Ponzi Scheme Before Charles Ponzi

It's an utter travesty that most people don't know that a woman named Sarah Howe was actually responsible for inventing the con widely known as the Ponzi Scheme. 40 years before Charles Ponzi arrived on the scene, Howe had run the scam multiple times, making several millions of dollars in today's money. Join Bibi and Sibel as they take a comedic route through the story of this incredible hare (or hair) -brained scheme! Episode References: The Woman Who Invented The Ponzi Scheme https://medium.com/crimebeat/the-woman-who-invented-the-ponzi-scheme-115888be8666 Great frauds in history: Sarah Howe https://moneyweek.com/509014/great-frauds-in-history-sarah-howe BEFORE CHARLES PONZI, THERE WAS SARAH HOWE https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/before-charles-ponzi-there-was-sarah-howe Famous Fraudsters - The Originator Of The Modern Ponzi Scheme https://www.fraugster.com/resources/post/famous-fraudsters-sarah-howe Podcast Socials: https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemes

26.11.2021

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43 мин.
10.12.2021

Why Billy McFarland's Fyre Festival Was Doomed To Go Up In Flames

Few schemes in history have been more harebrained or almost inevitably doomed to fail than Billy McFarland's 2017 Fyre Festival. With promotion that captured the collective imagination of the world's social media faithful, Fyre was billed to give both Coachella and Burning Man a run for their money. However, what Billy would soon learn, along with a few thousand stranded would-be revelers, was that it typically takes more than high-octane bro energy, some PowerPoint slides and half-a-dozen-or-so secretly-paid influencers to successfully pull off the greatest music festival of all time. Bibi and Sibel dive into the hilarious lead-up to the disastrous weekend on Great Exuma, and the very real consequences suffered by ticket-holders, vendors and the island's local community alike. Podcast Socials: https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemes Episode References: Fyre Festival https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fyre_Festival Billy McFarland (fraudster) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_McFarland_(fraudster) Ja Rule https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ja_Rule Fyre Festival: Inside the world's biggest festival flop https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-46904445 FYRE FESTIVAL https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/white-collar-crime/fyre-festival/ Fyre Festival: The World's Largest Festival Scam: https://www.lawinsider.org/post/fyre-festival-the-world-s-largest-festival-scam Fyre Festival attendees stand to recover almost nothing from bankruptcy https://nypost.com/2021/07/07/fyre-festival-attendees-stand-to-recover-almost-nothing-from-bankruptcy/ 42 Disastrous Facts About Fyre Festival https://www.factinate.com/things/facts-fyre-festival/ Fyre Festival: How a 25-year-old scammed investors out of $26 million https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/18/how-fyre-festivals-organizer-scammed-investors-out-of-26-million.html

10.12.2021

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51 мин.
28.01.2022

That Time Elizabeth Holmes Faked A Revolutionary Medical Technology Invention

With the glorification of the "fake it 'til you make it" mantra in Silicon Valley, was it really any surprise that one Elizabeth Anne Holmes thought she could smokescreen her way into becoming the most celebrated medical technology inventor of the decade or even century? And it would have worked too, if it wasn't for the meddling reporter John Carreyrou. At the height of her glory, she was the most celebrated woman in tech and was already being compared to Steve Jobs. A few weeks ago, she was found guilty on a bunch of charges related to her time as CEO of the overpromising, underdelivering and fraudulent Theranos. Join Bibi and Sibel in another hilarious episode complete with breathless laughter and ridiculous banter. Podcast Socials: https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemes Pitch A Podcast Idea: https://thepodpirenetwork.com/pitchapod Episode References: Elizabeth Holmes https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Holmes Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes convicted on 4 counts of fraud https://abcnews.go.com/US/elizabeth-holmes-trial-jury-unable-unanimous-verdict-counts/story?id=82055043 Theranos scandal: Who is Elizabeth Holmes and why was she on trial? https://www.bbc.com/news/business-58336998

28.01.2022

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1 ч. 3 мин.
30.07.2022

The Evil Pharma Schemes of Martin Shkreli

Warning: This episode is not funny. What it is, is a look at the greed that exists in the world of hedge funds and big pharma, as embodied by one Martin Shkreli, the guy who took a life-saving drug and inflated its price by several thousand percent. However, as disgusting as that was, it was entirely another scheme that landed him in prison. Episode References: Martin Shkreli: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Shkreli#Criminal_prosecution_and_conviction Martin Shkreli Sentenced to Seven Years’ Imprisonment for Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/martin-shkreli-sentenced-seven-years-imprisonment-multi-million-dollar-fraud-scheme SEC Charges Martin Shkreli With Fraud: https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2015-282

30.07.2022

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23 мин.
27.07.2022

Fashion Adventures Pt. 2 - My Big Fat Nigerian Wedding

The diary dump continues on this episode with Noella taking us through the awesome craziness that goes into planning and executing a Nigerian wedding! It's a-laugh-a-minute on this one, yo! Don't forget to check out the YouTube for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)! Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod

27.07.2022

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20 мин.
18.03.2022

Belle Gibson's Passion of the Cancer Scam

This episode is a public service effort by your two favorite podcast hosts, to warn you about the dangers of falling for the allure of so-called "wellness influencers". About a decade ago, Belle Gibson decided she would capitalize on the desperation of people going through cancer and cancer treatment. Lies, greed, deceit and pure evil ensue in this tale of yet another wildly unqualified individual posing as an expert in the health and wellness space. There are way fewer things than usual to laugh about on this episode, but if you were ever going to listen to an episode that covers something so grim, you'd be hard-pressed to find a duo to present it better than Bibi and Sibel. Podcast Socials: https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemes Episode References: Belle Gibson - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_Gibson Belle Gibson: The influencer who lied about having cancer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/b2538e04-87f5-4af5-bd6f-f6cf88b488c4 Cancer conwoman Belle Gibson’s home raided to try to recoup unpaid fines: https://amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/may/21/cancer-con-woman-belle-gibsons-home-raided-to-try-to-recoup-unpaid-fines

18.03.2022

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40 мин.
17.12.2021

Timothy Dexter, The Steph Curry Of Ridiculous Business Schemes

No matter how outrageous or outlandish the scheme, Timmy Dex could not lose! Hop onto perhaps the most hilarious episode yet with Bibi and Sibel as they tell you about the legendary Massachusetts "nobleman", Timothy Dexter! Clearly especially blessed by the gods, the man defied all logic , making millions on gut instinct and a second-grade education, much to the consternation and chagrin of the Newburyport elite. Podcast Socials: https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemes Pitch A Podcast Idea: https://thepodpirenetwork.com/pitchapod Episode References: Timothy Dexter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_Dexter Timothy Dexter, the Ridiculous Millionaire Who Sold Coals to Newcastle https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/timothy-dexter-ridiculous-millionaire-sold-coals-newcastle/ The Strange Life Of ‘Lord’ Timothy Dexter, The Eccentric 18th-Century Millionaire Whose Success Defied Reason https://allthatsinteresting.com/timothy-dexter Timothy Dexter: The Dumbest Rags-to-Riches Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChSUvdU_Sbk The Absolute Legend That was Lord Timothy Dexter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2uEwDTHwnU The Strange Life of the LUCKIEST Millionaire Ever | Timothy Dexter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVVojh7_u7k

17.12.2021

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1 ч. 9 мин.
23.07.2022

That Time A Bunch Of Zaddies Did An Ocean's Heist

At an age when most people are contemplating or already deep into retirement, this group of aging and aged gentlemen decided to rob a prominent London safe deposit fortress during a bank holiday. Apparently, 60 is the new 30! Episode References: Hatton Garden safe deposit burglary: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatton_Garden_safe_deposit_burglary THE HATTON GARDEN CRIMINALS: https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/the-hatton-garden-criminals

23.07.2022

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22 мин.
16.03.2022

Style Tutor

Class is in session this week as Noella makes it her mission in this episode to teach you how to incorporate color into your style! Some of the knowledge she's dropping, you may already know, but others will be quite shocking and eye-opening. And as always, the entire thing is done with a vibe that only Noella can give. Take your seats! Don't forget to check out the YouTube channel for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)! Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod

16.03.2022

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33 мин.
24.12.2021

How Anna "Delvey" Sorokin Bamboozled Her Way Through The Big Apple

When Anna Sorokin moved to New York and invented the alter-ego that captivated the collective imagination of the entire upper echelon of The Big Apple's rich and famous, it seemed like a scheme too good to fail. As Anna Delvey, she inspired dreams of exclusive access to art and culture, all the while grifting her way through New York's finest hotels and into the inner circles of celebrities, tech entrepreneurs and even some of America's most recognizable billionaires. Enjoy the first Christmas episode of the show! Podcast Socials: https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemes Pitch A Podcast Idea: https://thepodpirenetwork.com/pitchapod Episode References: Anna Sorokin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Sorokin Maybe She Had So Much Money She Just Lost Track of It. Somebody had to foot the bill for Anna Delvey’s fabulous new life. The city was full of marks. https://www.thecut.com/2018/05/how-anna-delvey-tricked-new-york.html Fake heiress Anna Sorokin: 'Crime pays, in a way' https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56339463

24.12.2021

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1 ч. 4 мин.

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