Episode
Episode 1: The Psychic Readers Network Part I – CLEO 2020
1:09:34
Published: Fri Aug 28 2020
Description
Check out the newest show on the Last Podcast Network: FRAUDSTERS. This is episode one. And you can find Fraudsters right here on Spotify. We'll be back with Side Stories and Last Podcast on the Left next week. Hail yourselves!---It’s crime! It’s funny! It’s true-cromedy! In this pilot episode of Fraudsters, hosts Seena Ghaznavi and Justin Williams will take you back in time to revisit Miss Cleo and the Psychic Readers Network to find out how they swindled people out of millions, one fake reading at a time.
Chapters
Sina Ghaznavi and Justin Williams introduce their new podcast, Fraudsters, where they discuss and laugh at various fraud stories from around the world throughout history.
00:00 - 01:18 (01:18)
Summary
Sina Ghaznavi and Justin Williams introduce their new podcast, Fraudsters, where they discuss and laugh at various fraud stories from around the world throughout history.
EpisodeEpisode 1: The Psychic Readers Network Part I – CLEO 2020
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
The internet is rampant with false information with people seeking to manipulate others.
01:18 - 04:43 (03:25)
Summary
The internet is rampant with false information with people seeking to manipulate others. As adults, we need to be better equipped to identify these attempts as we are not that evolved and can be easily manipulated.
EpisodeEpisode 1: The Psychic Readers Network Part I – CLEO 2020
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
The hosts discuss being at the age where they are no longer young, but not quite old yet.
04:43 - 07:11 (02:28)
Summary
The hosts discuss being at the age where they are no longer young, but not quite old yet.
EpisodeEpisode 1: The Psychic Readers Network Part I – CLEO 2020
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
The hosts discuss the unethical practices of psychic reading companies and share the story of a woman who worked for a fraudulent company that defrauded a billion dollars from people.
07:11 - 14:11 (07:00)
Summary
The hosts discuss the unethical practices of psychic reading companies and share the story of a woman who worked for a fraudulent company that defrauded a billion dollars from people.
EpisodeEpisode 1: The Psychic Readers Network Part I – CLEO 2020
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
Callers to psychic hotlines wait for long periods of time and pay high fees while psychics try to keep them on the line for as long as possible, often asking basic questions just to keep the conversation flowing.
14:11 - 18:07 (03:56)
Summary
Callers to psychic hotlines wait for long periods of time and pay high fees while psychics try to keep them on the line for as long as possible, often asking basic questions just to keep the conversation flowing. Many callers end up with even bigger problems because their confidential and private information is often leaked by the psychic hotlines.
EpisodeEpisode 1: The Psychic Readers Network Part I – CLEO 2020
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
The speaker compares believing in psychics to believing in God, where you can't be sure if they exist or not, but also can't be sure that they don't.
18:07 - 20:30 (02:23)
Summary
The speaker compares believing in psychics to believing in God, where you can't be sure if they exist or not, but also can't be sure that they don't. They also suggest that only a small percentage of those who claim to be psychic are actually able to do so.
EpisodeEpisode 1: The Psychic Readers Network Part I – CLEO 2020
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
The podcast discusses the government's complicity that allows fraudulent schemes to be profitable, and the story of a community that was defrauded by a woman who was only out for her benefit while trying to do a positive thing in a safe environment.
20:30 - 27:21 (06:51)
Summary
The podcast discusses the government's complicity that allows fraudulent schemes to be profitable, and the story of a community that was defrauded by a woman who was only out for her benefit while trying to do a positive thing in a safe environment.
EpisodeEpisode 1: The Psychic Readers Network Part I – CLEO 2020
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
Podcast hosts discuss what motivates people to choose honesty over fraud, even in situations where they could easily run away with large amounts of money.
27:21 - 30:12 (02:50)
Summary
Podcast hosts discuss what motivates people to choose honesty over fraud, even in situations where they could easily run away with large amounts of money. Slow eye contact is noted as a sign of mutual understanding during the conversation.
EpisodeEpisode 1: The Psychic Readers Network Part I – CLEO 2020
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
A lawyer discusses the ownership of fictional characters and compares it to owning a physical product such as a pair of shoes.
30:12 - 34:27 (04:15)
Summary
A lawyer discusses the ownership of fictional characters and compares it to owning a physical product such as a pair of shoes.
EpisodeEpisode 1: The Psychic Readers Network Part I – CLEO 2020
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
The podcast discusses the life of Ms. Cleo, her treatment after the lawsuit and the numerous aliases she had to use in her life.
34:27 - 36:43 (02:16)
Summary
The podcast discusses the life of Ms. Cleo, her treatment after the lawsuit and the numerous aliases she had to use in her life.
EpisodeEpisode 1: The Psychic Readers Network Part I – CLEO 2020
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
An interview about Miss Cleo and the Psychic Readers Network, discussing the history of the character and what services they provide for those in need.
36:43 - 39:49 (03:06)
Summary
An interview about Miss Cleo and the Psychic Readers Network, discussing the history of the character and what services they provide for those in need.
EpisodeEpisode 1: The Psychic Readers Network Part I – CLEO 2020
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
Learn how to improve your communication skills with tips such as being specific about your requests and compromising with your partner.
39:49 - 43:29 (03:40)
Summary
Learn how to improve your communication skills with tips such as being specific about your requests and compromising with your partner.
EpisodeEpisode 1: The Psychic Readers Network Part I – CLEO 2020
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
The speaker discusses the issue of culture appropriation, specifically when individuals claim to be from Caribbean countries without actual heritage or connection to the culture.
43:29 - 47:05 (03:36)
Summary
The speaker discusses the issue of culture appropriation, specifically when individuals claim to be from Caribbean countries without actual heritage or connection to the culture.
EpisodeEpisode 1: The Psychic Readers Network Part I – CLEO 2020
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
The speaker discusses the issue of exploiting vulnerable communities for personal gain, particularly within the African-American community, and questions the motives behind it.
47:05 - 49:59 (02:54)
Summary
The speaker discusses the issue of exploiting vulnerable communities for personal gain, particularly within the African-American community, and questions the motives behind it.
EpisodeEpisode 1: The Psychic Readers Network Part I – CLEO 2020
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
Miss Cleo's app allows for random people to receive readings from anonymous writers, similar to when customers called and spoke to random people instead of Miss Cleo herself.
49:59 - 52:34 (02:35)
Summary
Miss Cleo's app allows for random people to receive readings from anonymous writers, similar to when customers called and spoke to random people instead of Miss Cleo herself. The app was previously unavailable, but is now accessible for readings.
EpisodeEpisode 1: The Psychic Readers Network Part I – CLEO 2020
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
A woman who was hired by a company with writers from Comedy Central is accused of defrauding hundreds of callers out of thousands of dollars, leading to negative comments on the company's social media pages.
52:34 - 54:46 (02:12)
Summary
A woman who was hired by a company with writers from Comedy Central is accused of defrauding hundreds of callers out of thousands of dollars, leading to negative comments on the company's social media pages.
EpisodeEpisode 1: The Psychic Readers Network Part I – CLEO 2020
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
The speaker critiques a lengthy commercial with skepticism and humor, questioning the use of celebrity endorsements and calling attention to the excess advertising.
54:46 - 57:20 (02:34)
Summary
The speaker critiques a lengthy commercial with skepticism and humor, questioning the use of celebrity endorsements and calling attention to the excess advertising.
EpisodeEpisode 1: The Psychic Readers Network Part I – CLEO 2020
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
The interviewer discusses a tarot reading done by the interviewee at the end of their conversation, where she told people they are queens and sages.
57:20 - 1:00:49 (03:29)
Summary
The interviewer discusses a tarot reading done by the interviewee at the end of their conversation, where she told people they are queens and sages.
EpisodeEpisode 1: The Psychic Readers Network Part I – CLEO 2020
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
The world of psychics is filled with people trying to debunk them and those who are trying to find new ways to improve their methods.
1:00:49 - 1:04:48 (03:59)
Summary
The world of psychics is filled with people trying to debunk them and those who are trying to find new ways to improve their methods. From hot readings to cold readings, from TV psychics to fake information fed to Facebook, the psychic world has a lot of room for investigation.
EpisodeEpisode 1: The Psychic Readers Network Part I – CLEO 2020
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
The US Prison system has sentenced people with non-violent drug possession charges and fraudulent cases to life in prison, with no hope for escape or reduction, even after decades of punishment.
1:04:48 - 1:08:27 (03:39)
Summary
The US Prison system has sentenced people with non-violent drug possession charges and fraudulent cases to life in prison, with no hope for escape or reduction, even after decades of punishment. Despite its flaws, these unjust practices continue to exist without any significant changes.
EpisodeEpisode 1: The Psychic Readers Network Part I – CLEO 2020
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
The pilot episode of Fraudsters covers the infamous case of Ms. Cleo and the Psychic Readers Network, detailing how fraudulent phone psychics scammed millions from vulnerable people across the US.
1:08:27 - 1:09:21 (00:53)
Summary
The pilot episode of Fraudsters covers the infamous case of Ms. Cleo and the Psychic Readers Network, detailing how fraudulent phone psychics scammed millions from vulnerable people across the US.