308 Episoade

  1. 2002: DNA Deception

    Publicat: 07.01.2025
  2. 2001: Drone Hysteria

    Publicat: 31.12.2024
  3. 1914: BONUS: Grapes, Grifts, and Gavel

    Publicat: 26.12.2024
  4. 1913: The Christmas Con Revisited

    Publicat: 24.12.2024
  5. 1912: BONUS: Affirmative Pretend Bullsh**

    Publicat: 23.12.2024
  6. 1911: Love and Taxes Revisited

    Publicat: 18.12.2024
  7. 1910: The Maury Povich Olive Lady - Revisited

    Publicat: 11.12.2024
  8. 1909: The Woman Who Almost Stole Graceland

    Publicat: 03.12.2024
  9. BONUS: How to Spot a Con Artist on the First Date and When to Walk Away

    Publicat: 26.11.2024
  10. 1908: LaDonna's Surrogates part 4

    Publicat: 19.11.2024
  11. 1907: LaDonna's Surrogates part 3

    Publicat: 12.11.2024
  12. 1906: LaDonna's Surrogates part 2

    Publicat: 05.11.2024
  13. 1905: LaDonna's Surrogates part 1

    Publicat: 29.10.2024
  14. 1904: The White Collar Support Group

    Publicat: 22.10.2024
  15. 1903: The Naked Surgeon Revisited

    Publicat: 15.10.2024
  16. 1902: The Greatest Footballer Who Never Played

    Publicat: 08.10.2024
  17. 1901: The Return of the Stalker

    Publicat: 01.10.2024
  18. 1816: Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 16

    Publicat: 24.09.2024
  19. 1815: Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 15

    Publicat: 17.09.2024
  20. 1814: Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 14

    Publicat: 10.09.2024

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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. Featured in lists of the best podcasts about con artists and scams, PRETEND investigates crimes of persuasion, trust, and betrayal. New episodes drop regularly with stories that reveal how manipulation shapes modern life, both online and off. PRETEND is produced by Creative Babble, LLC. © 2025 Creative Babble LLC [CLAIM:B6BT3XC4]

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