Scams, Money, & Murder
They say “money doesn’t sleep,” so why should your favorite show? Scams, Money and Murder now drops twice every Thursday, just in time for your morning and evening commute. Hosts Vanessa Richardson and Carter Roy pull you past the headlines into the darkest corners of greed, where scams spiral, lies collapse, and crimes turn deadly. Scams, Money, and Murder is a Crime House Original powered by PAVE Studios. Follow now so you never miss an episode. For ad-free access, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts.
Episodes
The Osage Murders Inheritance Scheme Pt. 2
After dozens of Osage people were murdered for their headrights, one Native woman decided to take matters into her own hands. Thanks to Mollie Burkhart, the U.S. Government got involved and the killing spree finally came to an end in 1930. …
The Osage Murders Inheritance Scheme Pt. 1
In the late 1800s, members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma became unbelievably wealthy when oil was discovered on their land. But their newfound riches came with sinister enemies who were willing to do anything to steal the Osage People's b…
Introducing Scams, Money, & Murder: Season 2!
They say “money doesn’t sleep,” so why should your favorite show? Scams, Money and Murder now drops twice every Thursday, just in time for your morning and evening commute. Hosts Vanessa Richardson and Carter Roy pull you past the headlines…
From Crime House: Your First Look at “Crimes Of…”
Because you’re part of our Crime House family, we’re giving you exclusive early access to our newest original series, Crimes Of… Hosted by Sabrina Deana-Roga and Corinne Vien (Two Girls One Ghost), Crimes Of… is a weekly anthology series th…
From Crime House: Your First Look at Crime House Daily
Because you’re part of the Crime House community and a fan of Scams, Money, & Murder, we’re giving you a special first listen of our newest original series, Crime House Daily. Hosted by Katie Ring, Crime House Daily brings you twice-daily…
INTERVIEW: AI Voice Scam with April Monroe
Sharon Brightwell thought she was hearing her daughter, April Monroe, in distress on the phone, sobbing, begging for help, and requesting money. But it wasn’t April. It was a scammer using AI to perfectly clone her voice, preying on Sharon’…
INTERVIEW: NXIVM with Sarah Edmondson
What happens when a seemingly positive self-help group turns out to be a sinister financial and psychological scam? In this episode, Nicole dives deep into the world of NXIVM with former member Sarah Edmondson. She recounts her journey from…
INTERVIEW: Pig Butchering with Jacqueline Crenshaw
Jacqueline Crenshaw was looking for companionship when she joined a dating app in 2023. Over the next few months, a man she knew as Brandon showered her with attention, gifts, and promises of a shared future before persuading her to invest …
INTERVIEW: Centra Tech with Jacob Rensel
Jacob Rensel was a hopeful investor looking to secure his financial future when he poured his savings into Centra Tech. The pitch was irresistible: a crypto debit card, big-name celebrity endorsements, and promises of explosive growth. But …
INTERVIEW: Sextortion with Brittney Bird
The digital world connects us in countless incredible ways, but it also harbors serious threats, including many scams. Sextortion is a rapidly evolving digital scam that's designed to exploit, shame, and terrify people, especially teenager…
From Crime House: Your First Look at "Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes"
Because you’re part of the Crime House community and a fan of "Scams, Money, & Murder," we’re giving you a special first listen to our newest original series, "Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes."Hosted by Vanessa Richardson, this narrati…
INTERVIEW: Twin Flames with Louise Cole and Paula Hardy
When Stephanie embarked on a spiritual journey with Twin Flames Universe, her family believed she was seeking connection. Instead, she found herself entangled in a high-control group that promised ultimate love but operated as a highly prof…
INTERVIEW: Jen Shah with Molly McLaughlin
Molly McLaughlin was a hopeful entrepreneur looking to build an online business when she invested her savings in a promising scheme. Instead, she lost everything. What Molly didn't know was that the alleged architect of her financial ruin, …
INTERVIEW: WeWork with Teddy Kramer
Teddy Kramer joined WeWork's rapidly expanding empire in 2013, an early employee building its global footprint and hoping for a huge equity payoff. But behind the hype, Teddy quickly spotted the red flags. In this candid interview, Nicole s…
MURDER: The Billionaire Boys Club Pt. 2 - Best of Crime House
Originally released September 2024. As the members of the Billionaire Boys Club scrambled for funds, they resorted to violence to get the money they needed. But what seemed like the perfect crime was full of holes. And it was only a matter …
MURDER: The Billionaire Boys Club Pt. 1 - Best of Crime House
Originally released September 2024. On the surface, the Billionaire Boys Club was an investment group/social club for LA's wealthy young men. In reality, it was an ambitious Ponzi scheme. But as the plan unraveled, its members turned to inc…
INTERVIEW: Fyre Fest with Seth Crossno
When Seth Crossno flew to the Bahamas for Fyre Festival, he expected chaos—but not the kind that would leave him stranded in a disaster zone with the world watching. As one of the first people to document the debacle in real time—via a paro…
POLITICAL: George Santos
From stolen identities to fake charities, former Rep. George Santos mastered the art of deception long before he ever stepped foot in Congress. Nicole Lapin uncovers the astonishing truth behind the disgraced politician’s career, detailing …
GREED: The Wolf of Wall Street
Jordan Belfort promised his investors a shortcut to riches—but instead delivered fraud, scandal, and financial ruin. Dubbed "The Wolf of Wall Street," Belfort’s criminal empire featured wild parties, drug-fueled excess, and massive deceptio…
INTERVIEW: Jessica Pressler, Expert on Anna Delvey
Journalist Jessica Pressler first broke the sensational story of Anna Sorokin—the mysterious "heiress" who scammed her way into Manhattan's elite circles. After moving to New York in 2013, 19-year-old Sorokin transformed herself into Anna D…
SCAM: Belle Gibson
Belle Gibson wasn’t just another wellness influencer—she was a scammer who faked terminal cancer, deceived vulnerable followers, and stole from charities. Nicole Lapin uncovers the shocking details behind Belle’s fraudulent empire, the inve…
Presenting “Murder in the Media”: A Crime House Original Audiobook
Crime House proudly presents Murder in the Media, our first-ever true crime audiobook. Told through the lens of five heart-pounding murder cases, this thrilling audiobook traces the evolving – and sometimes insidious – role the media has ha…
INTERVIEW: Roberta Blevins, Former LuLaRoe Vendor & Anti-MLM Scam Advocate
In the 2010s, LuLaRoe leggings were everywhere—promising easy money, flexible hours, and the chance to run your own business. But Roberta Blevins learned firsthand that beneath LuLaRoe's vibrant surface lurked a devastating financial trap. …
MURDER: Barry and Honey Sherman
When billionaires Barry and Honey Sherman were found murdered in their Toronto mansion in 2017, suspicion immediately fell on their enemies—everyone from corporate rivals to family members. Five years later, their brutal double homicide rem…
INTERVIEW: Tyler Gray, Expert on Lou Pearlman's Fraud Empire
Nicole Lapin sits down with Tyler Gray, investigative journalist and author of "The Hit Charade," who uncovered the explosive truth behind music mogul Lou Pearlman. Pearlman created some of the biggest boy bands in history, including the Ba…
CELEBRITY: Fyre Festival
In 2017, Billy McFarland was promoting Fyre Festival - an exclusive event in the Bahamas, filled with celebrity guests, top performers and a lot of good looking people. But behind the glamor, it was all a lie. In the end, Billy became famou…
INTERVIEW: Nancy Jo Sales, Expert on Bling Ring Burglaries
When a group of teenagers began burglarizing the homes of Hollywood’s biggest stars, the world was captivated— and so was journalist Nancy Jo Sales. Nicole Lapin talks with Nancy Jo about breaking the Bling Ring story, the blurred lines bet…
INTERVIEW: Pernilla Sjöholm & Cecilie Fjellhøy, Tinder Swindler Victims
When Pernilla Sjöholm matched with Simon Leviev on Tinder, she thought she’d found a best friend. Cecilie Fjellhøy believed she’d finally found true love. Instead, both women were manipulated, betrayed, and defrauded out of hundreds of thou…
INTERVIEW: Jake Thacker, FTX Scam Victim
When crypto exchange giant FTX collapsed, Jake Thacker lost more than $200,000 in a matter of hours. In this candid interview, Nicole Lapin speaks with Jake about the emotional and financial toll of FTX’s downfall. From missed red flags to …
Presenting "Clues with Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore": A Crime House Original
Crime House has a new original show, “Clues.” Every Wednesday, join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking …
Introducing: Blink - Jake Haendel’s Story. Heroin, Secrets. Deadly Betrayal.
Jake Haendel has been handed a death sentence. He has a terminal progressive disease that's eating away at the white matter of his brain. In six months, he'll be dead. As the months progress, Jake slips into a coma, laying there in total da…
SCAM: Anna Sorokin
After moving to New York in 2013, 19-year-old Anna Sorokin pursued her dreams of becoming a socialite by falling in with the city's elite -- only she couldn't afford it. Still she kept up appearances by scamming hotels, friends, and banks -…
CELEBRITY: Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara
Ippei Mizuhara was the right-hand man to Japanese pitcher and baseball superstar, Shohei Ohtani. As his translator, Ippei did everything for Shohei -- which included having access to his bank accounts. And when Ippei found himself millions …
GREED: Elizabeth Holmes Pt. 2
By 2014, Elizabeth Holmes was the queen of Silicon Valley. Her company Theranos was valued at nine billion dollars -- all thanks to its revolutionary blood-testing technology. But there was no groundbreaking tech... and Elizabeth knew it. B…
GREED: Elizabeth Holmes Pt. 1
Elizabeth Holmes was just 19 years old when she founded a startup called Theranos. She claimed her company would change healthcare forever with its sophisticated blood-testing devices -- and before long, Elizabeth and Theranos were the darl…
Presenting "Killer Minds": A Crime House Original
Crime House has a new original show, "Killer Minds." Every Monday and Thursday, dive into the dark, twisted minds of the world's most notorious serial killers and murderers. "Killer Minds" combines gripping true crime storytelling with psyc…
MURDER: Pablo Escobar
In the early 1970s, drug lord Pablo Escobar created the Medellín drug cartel, making him one of the most powerful men in Colombia -- and one of the richest men in the world. As his power grew, Pablo turned to increasingly violent methods to…
CELEBRITY: Todd and Julie Chrisley
To the outside world, Todd and Julie Chrisley looked like they had it all: a hit reality show, a beautiful family, and tons of money. But that picture-perfect image was shattered when the public learned that the stars of "Chrisley Knows Bes…
GREED: Martin Shkreli
Martin Shkreli was more than just your average hedge fund manager -- by the time he was 33, he'd also founded his own pharmaceutical company. But he wasn't motivated by altruism. Behind the scenes, Martin was hiking drug prices up to astron…
LUST: The Tinder Swindler
For years, Simon Leviev used Tinder to charm beautiful women into believing he was their one true love. Then, just when things were getting serious, he would disappear, leaving his victims heartbroken and penniless. By the time Simon got ca…