An exotic car dealer in Lufkin, Texas, crashes a rare super sports car into Galveston Bay.
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2023-06-15 03:45:12 +0000 UTC View Post
A fledgling Long Island professional hockey team is revived when sold to a Texas-based con artist.
Prelude: William "Boots" Del Biaggio III purchases a minority stake in the Nashville Predators.
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2023-05-30 19:27:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Tragedy at a marine animal amusement park illuminates the issues surrounding keeping killer whales in captivity.
Prelude: A campaign to save Keiko, the orca whale star of 'Free Willy.'
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2023-05-21 18:07:29 +0000 UTC View Post
A Latino couple is falsely accused of attempting to kidnap an aspiring social media influencer's children.
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2023-05-08 19:09:54 +0000 UTC View Post
A series of infomercials lands a TV pitchman in federal prison.
Prelude: The founder of Hooked on Phonics is criticized over dubious advertising claims before he settles a sexual assault lawsuit with his corporate attorney, who then purchases a ranch from a phony French noblewoman who faked her own death.
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2023-05-01 01:29:52 +0000 UTC View Post
A terminally ill woman is exposed as a fraud after she is discriminated against by her Airbnb guests.
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2023-04-20 03:06:23 +0000 UTC View Post
An 18-year-old boy in Florida is caught masquerading as a medical doctor.
Prelude: A 17-year-old boy in Florida is caught masquerading as a physician assistant.
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2023-04-16 21:14:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Workers at a chicken processing plant in North Carolina become trapped inside a burning building.
Prelude: Tragedy at the Triangle Waist Company in Manhattan leads to worker safety reforms.
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2023-04-01 06:09:50 +0000 UTC View Post
The unsolved murder of an 85-year-old woman in Highland Beach, Florida, unveils a dark financial scheme.
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2023-03-23 05:07:22 +0000 UTC View Post
A botched backyard science experiment sends a 6-year-old boy soaring through the Colorado sky on a balloon.
Prelude: Lawn Chair Larry fulfills a lifelong dream.
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2023-03-17 03:42:57 +0000 UTC View Post
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2023-02-24 15:27:24 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode of Swindled's Valuable News for ValuedListeners™, A Concerned Citizen provides updates on Nicholas Alahverdian, Megan Hess, Razzlekhan, and more. Plus, voicemail questions!
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A proposal to build a massive movie studio in Northern California signals the end of a 17-year-old scheme.
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2023-01-11 02:45:58 +0000 UTC View Post
An amateur fishing team is publicly exposed for cheating after an unbelievable winning streak.
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2022-12-22 03:07:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Ignored warnings and delayed disaster relief transforms a hurricane in New Orleans into a true American horror story.
Prelude: Hurricane Betsy causes widespread flooding in New Orleans.
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2022-12-06 23:58:51 +0000 UTC View Post
A United States military legend defames a former governor to boost his book sales.
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2022-11-22 02:15:17 +0000 UTC View Post
An aspiring rapper ("Razzlekhan") and her Russian-born husband are accused of attempting to launder billions of dollars in stolen Bitcoin.
Prelude: The rise and fall of AlphaBay, the world's largest darknet market.
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2022-11-09 21:55:11 +0000 UTC View Post
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A multinational corporation discontinues the sale of its famous baby powder after thousands of users allege that the product causes cancer.
Prelude: Ethicon's pelvic mesh implants feature a critical design flaw.
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2022-10-22 15:33:18 +0000 UTC View Post
A pharmaceutical company widely promotes an antipsychotic drug that causes young boys to develop female breasts.
Prelude: DePuy's new metal hip implant features a critical design flaw.
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2022-10-06 20:57:54 +0000 UTC View Post
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2022-10-02 13:49:06 +0000 UTC View Post
The charismatic CEO of HealthSouth stands trial for a $2.8 billion accounting fraud.
Prelude: Don Siegelman, the former governor of Alabama, becomes a political target.
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2022-09-17 20:32:22 +0000 UTC View Post
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2022-09-09 15:58:22 +0000 UTC View Post
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2022-09-06 20:15:35 +0000 UTC View Post
In this episode of Swindled's Valuable News for ValuedListeners™, Nicholas Alahverdian racks up new charges while trying to delay his extradition, Martin Shkreli is looking for love, Kwame crowdfunds a house, Samantha Azzopardi continues to be Samantha Azzopardi, and more. Plus, A Concerned Citizen reads listener mail! Fun! 2022-09-02 20:13:54 +0000 UTC View Post
A beloved ice cream brand issues a recall when its products are linked to a listeria outbreak.
Prelude: Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota, Florida, continues to sell tainted ice cream while under investigation.
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2022-08-22 18:01:12 +0000 UTC View Post
A county coroner in Colorado and his wife are arrested after their funeral homes are searched.
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2022-08-12 04:51:39 +0000 UTC View Post
A funeral director in a small town in Colorado is accused of selling human body parts.
Prelude: A raid on Arthur Rathburn's body brokering business in Detroit leads to arrests in Phoenix and Chicago.
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2022-08-07 22:23:39 +0000 UTC View Post
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2022-07-18 17:35:02 +0000 UTC View Post