30 Best Con Artist Podcasts

1. PRETEND

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PRETEND is an investigative true crime podcast about real people who lie for a living — con artists, scammers, and the victims caught in their web. Hosted by journalist Javier Leiva, PRETEND exposes the human psychology behind deception and fraud. Each episode follows a real case of manipulation — from financial scams and Ponzi schemes to digital hoaxes and emotional cons. PRETEND explains how and why deception works without shaming victims, combining ethical journalism with cinematic storytelling...MORE Host Javier Leiva
Producer/Network PRETEND+
Email ****@pretendradio.org
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 2.7K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Perfect Scam

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AARP's weekly podcast The Perfect ScamSM tells the stories of people who find themselves the target of a scam. Host Bob Sullivan introduces listeners to those who have experienced scams firsthand, as well as professional con artists and leading experts who pull back the curtain on how scammers operate.MORE Host Bob Sullivan
Producer/Network AARP
Email ****@bobsullivan.net
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.1KFacebook 2.3MTwitter 137.9KInstagram 213.7K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime Podcast

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My name is Matthew B. Cox and I'm a con man. I completed a lengthy prison sentence for a variety of bank fraud related charges, and I'm 100 percent guilty of them all. I heard an outrageous amount of stories. Some intrigued me and some didn't. I tend to focus on the more unique, clever, and bizarre true crime stories.MORE Host Matthew B Cox
Producer/Network Matthew Cox
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 330 Avg Length 129 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

4. The Dating Detectives

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Join professional Private Investigator Mackenzie Fultz and Comedian Hanna Anderson each week as they delve deep into the stories of the liars, cheaters, and con-men who have left a trail of broken hearts and shattered trust in the dating world. We'll uncover the lies, scams and manipulations of these con artists, as we shine a light on the red flags to look out for in the wild west of the dating apps.MORE Hosts Mackenzie Fultz, Hanna Anderson
Producer/Network Dear Media
Email ****@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 11.3KInstagram 80.2K Avg Length 84 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime

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Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime dives deep into cases involving a more rare type of criminal, women who commit financial crimes. Scamming and financial crimes are usually a man's game, but women dabble in it too. In Season Three of Dirty Money Moves, host, Jami Rice of MURDERISH, the podcast, takes listeners along as she investigates Tracii Hutsona, a self-described 'winner' who appeared to have it all: successful businesses, multimillion dollar mansions, luxury cars, and the cash to spend on high-end jewelry and vacations...MORE Host Jami Rice
Producer/Network Cloud10
Email ****@murderish.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 340Twitter 14 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. The Lives Of Harry Lime - Moonlight Radio

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Chronicles the exploits of a charismatic con artist, offering a glimpse into his schemes and the moral ambiguities of his adventures. The narratives blend wit with suspense.
Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. The Dark Web Files

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The internet we see is only a fraction of what exists. The Dark Web Files takes listeners inside the hidden online world of cybercriminals, illegal markets, and underground hacking groups. Mark and Rachel track down digital con artists, uncover financial fraud schemes, and speak with former dark web insiders to reveal how cybercrime is shaping the modern world.MORE Producer/Network RhythmStudio
Email ****@rhythmpodcaststudios.com
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Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

8. Catch the Dragonfly

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He was a charmer, a farmer, a lover. But behind the smooth talk and promises was something far darker: a con artist running elaborate scams, juggling secret romances, hidden children, and an empire of fabricated stories.MORE Hosts Kiki, Julia
Email ****@protonmail.com
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Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Chameleon: Hollywood Con Queen

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The story of and hunt for the notorious scam artist known as the Hollywood Con Queen. Chameleon: Hollywood Con Queen is part of The Binge - subscribe to listen to all episodes, all at once, ad-free right now. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. Follow The Binge Crimes and The Binge Cases wherever you get your podcasts to get new stories on the first of the month, every month. Hit 'Subscribe' at the top of the Chameleon: Hollywood Con Queen show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com...MORE Host Josh Dean
Producer/Network The Binge
Email ****@sonymusic.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 591 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

10. eLIESabeth

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She said she had cancer. More than once. She claimed to be a doctor, business owner, and the daughter of a Canadian oil tycoon; She promised luxury trips, business ventures, and a future that never existed — all funded by the people who trusted her most.But none of it was real.Elizabeth Teckenbrock is a con artist hiding in plain sight, on tiktok. With every new lie, she crafted a more elaborate persona… and everyone bought it.In this limited series, CC Suarez and Sherrilyn Dale unravel Elizabeth's tangled web of deception, spun over years of manipulation...MORE Email ****@tablerock.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story

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In 1920, a broke immigrant in Boston became one of America's richest, most infamous men—practically overnight. In just nine months, he swindled the modern equivalent of a quarter billion dollars, upended the world of finance, and etched his name into history as the mastermind behind one of the most notorious scams ever: the Ponzi scheme...MORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.4/5 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Sea of Lies

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From CBC's Uncover.A body is pulled from the ocean, and a race against time to capture one of the world's most wanted criminals begins.This is the story of a con man who couldn't stop lying. A tale of murder, stolen identities, fine art, a diaper stuffed with gold bars, and a crime solved by a Rolex watch. From rural Canada to coastal England, he lied and deceived at every turn.Award-winning podcaster Sam Mullins (Chameleon: Dr. Dante & Wild Boys) takes you inside the world of a devious scammer whose trail of destruction crosses continents and decades...MORE Host Sam Mullins
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Combing Through The Crime

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Comb Through the Crime is where glam meets grit. Join Lori and Ashley—two beauty industry insiders with a passion for true crime—as they tease out the truth, one scandal at a time. From shady salon owners to cosmetic con artists, they comb through the mess so you don't have to.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Scam Junkie

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Scam Junkie is the #1 true crime podcast on Spotify hosted by Steve Comisar, The Don of Con, one of the most prolific and charismatic con men of all time. Now in its third record breaking season.MORE Host Steve Comisar
Producer/Network Steve Comisar
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Apple Rating 2.9/5Apple Reviews 35FacebookTwitterInstagramYouTube Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Popular Post Classic Holiday Episode ?☃️ Get Contact Start Free Trial

15. Creating a Con: The Story of Bitconned

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Creating a Con is a true crime podcast that goes inside the minds of the most prolific modern-day con artist. Their schemes may be new, but their tactics are tried and true.  In Season One, you'll meet Ray Trapani a 26-year-old whose schemes targeted pharmacies, exotic cars and payment apps, all stepping stones to his biggest con yet.  In 2017, Trapani and his co-founders created a tech startup that found immediate success. It was endorsed by DJ Khaled and Floyd Mayweather and raised tens of millions of dollars overnight...MORE Host Jonny B. Good
Producer/Network iHeart True Crime
Email ****@trapgoodproductions.com
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 117 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Forever Wild

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Forever Wild is a memoir podcast about four sisters, a con artist mother, and a childhood spent on the run. From mafia bars to game shows, mental hospitals to Australia, it's a story of survival, chaos, and the search for home. Hosted by sisters Meagan McGovern and Nora Gibbs, this deeply personal series blends dark humor, nostalgia, and raw honesty in a journey you won't forget.MORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. True Crime News Presents: American Hustlers

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Kaushal Niroula and Danny Garcia - two gay con artists who committed crimes from San Francisco to Hawaii to Mexico, each one more unbelievable than the last. They were tracked for years by Tyson Wrensch, a citizen detective who vowed to bring them to justice after they emptied his bank accounts. Kaushal and Danny masqueraded as real estate moguls, art dealers, bankers and even royalty taking advantage of corruption and weaknesses in the American business structure the banking system, academia, immigration laws, the private fine-art market, and more. They even conned each other...MORE Producer/Network True Crime News Presents: American Hustlers
Email ****@telepixtv.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 39 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. GustavsMD Unlock the Greatest Stories

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At GustavsMD, we unlock the greatest stories that shaped our world — from notorious criminals and iconic con artists to unforgettable events and hidden legends.Each episode is a cinematic deep dive into history, true crime, power, psychology, and human nature. Whether it's Ted Bundy, Pablo Escobar, the Moon Race, or the Cola Wars — we explore the people and events that changed everything.🎙️ Real stories. Real impact. Real voices.Follow the show and join us on a journey through truth, terror, and timeless tales.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. The Gambler

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The Gambler is a new GoLoud Original from the team behind The Witness, journalist Nicola Tallant and producer Ian Maleney.How far can someone be pushed by their demons? How far will they go to cover their tracks? A phone call from prison kicks off a journey into the darkest reaches of addiction, crime and deception as reporters Nicola Tallant and Ian Maleney try to unravel the story of gambling addict and serial fraudster, Patrick Sheedy...MORE Producer/Network GoLoud
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 167 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. Once Upon A Con

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Caroline D'Amore thought she'd found a mentor in David Bloom, a self-proclaimed power player with ties to some of the world's most influential CEOs. But her excitement quickly turns to betrayal when David's complex scheme to defraud her and others out of nearly a quarter of a million dollars is exposed. Determined to seek justice, Caroline takes matters into her own hands and turns the tables on the man once known as the 'Wall Street Whiz Kid.' Who is David Bloom and will he ever pay for his crimes? Find out on Season 1 of Once Upon a Con.MORE Producer/Network iHeartPodcasts
Email ****@howstuffworks.com
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 521 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. Fake Priest

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Ryan Scott, known to some as 'Father Ryan,' was no ordinary con man. He'd been accused of abusing followers and enriching himself with their money. He's left a wake of angry people across multiple states. And that's not all. There are questions surrounding the brutal deaths of two priests he associated with. Investigative reporter Alex Schuman explores Scott's bizarre, quizzical, and sometimes dangerous world.Smoke Screen is an investigative documentary series on people with complex motives and morals...MORE Host Alex Schuman
Producer/Network The Binge
Email ****@worldofwonder.net
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 218 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. The Runaway - The Lost Tapes

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When his case goes awry, Detective Christopher Hale leaves behind a series of recordings, hoping someone will continue the investigation into the notorious con woman Chiara Montgomery.An original podcast by Runaway Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network Runaway Productions Limited
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 19 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

23. The Set Up

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When Juan, a lonely museum curator, meets Fernando on a dating app, he thinks he's found the one. He's witty, charming, and ridiculously attractive. He seems too good to be true - and that's because he is. Fernando confesses that he's actually a notorious con artist and explains he was intending to use Juan to access a famous painting from the museum. But now, he thinks the two of them can work together.   Juan, faced with the toughest decision of his life, must decide between playing it safe or throwing caution to the wind to join Fernando on one final con...MORE Producer/Network My Cultura Network
Email ****@howstuffworks.com
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 54 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

24. Surprising Adventures of Bampfylde Moore Carew, King of the Beggars

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The Surprising Adventures of Bampfylde Moore Carew recounts the escapades of a real-life 18th-century rogue who made a career out of deception, disguise, and trickery. From posing as shipwrecked sailors to playing the role of a destitute widow, Carew's wit and cunning allow him to outsmart the wealthy and powerful. A fascinating glimpse into the life of a master con artist.MORE Producer/Network Bampfylde Moore Carew, Robert Goadby
Email ****@gmail.com
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Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

25. The Con Job

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Go inside the murky work of con artists and criminals. From cryptocurrency to online scams, host Adam Cook and members of the Edmonton Police Service Financial Crimes Section discuss real-life investigations and give you the tools you need to protect yourself.MORE Email ****@edmontonpolice.ca
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Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

26. Benita & The Berracas

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Journalist Benita Alexander empowers strong and brave women to not be shamed into silence, by exposing love cons and frauds on the 'Benita & the Berracas' podcast. Berraca is Colombian slang for a resilient woman who has been through something difficult but still stands strong, and Benita supports all berracas through real, raw and funny conversation. After going public to expose the man who conned her, world famous surgeon Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, Benita is now devoted to helping other women know that they too can become badass survivors.MORE Host Benita Alexander
Producer/Network Benita Alexander
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 15 Get Email Contact