Fraudsters

A rehab business allegedly encouraged patients to use drugs so it could bill for detox. Apparently, recovery was bad for business.Seena and Ariel unpack an LA healthcare fraud crackdown involving nearly $2 billion in allegedly fraudulent claims, then get into the father-son duo accused of running a $1.6 billion addiction-treatment scheme. Family bonding has taken a turn.Then it’s Kelly Clarkson versus a Brooklyn shop over a $15,000 mechanical bird. Was this a Pretty Woman moment, a misunderstanding, or just customer service in Brooklyn? Plus, Justin gets pulled into an emergency consultation about G.I. Joe. This is a serious news operation.[00:00] Welcome to Fraudwire: Fish Out of Water[05:02] Nearly $2 Billion in Healthcare Fraud Charges[14:52] The $1.6 Billion Rehab Case: Father-Son Bonding[26:29] G.I. Joe Has Some Explaining to Do[31:33] Kelly Clarkson vs. the $15,000 BirdPatreon: https://patreon.com/FraudstersFollow The Show:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraudsterslpn/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@fraudsterslpnWebsite:https://fraudsters.fm/  Follow the Hosts:  Seena: [https://instagram.com/seenanowJustin: https://www.instagram.com/justin_williams_comedyAriel: [https://instagram.com/arielleatyMusic Credit and Sound FX: https://twitter.com/gograntgordon  Season Cover Art by: Cierra Monico Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Fraudsters ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week's Fraudwire: Sienna Rose, "the neo-soul singer" with 3 million monthly listeners who's actually an AI creation of two Norwegian dudes, PLUS the $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros merger that just handed one spoiled rich kid control of Hollywood. Cool... super cool.[00:01:50] Meet Sienna Rose[00:03:20] The Digital Blackface[00:11:50] We Need An AI Badge[00:18:20] Skydance Eats Hollywood[00:21:50] The Synergies Euphemism[00:24:10] Who Gets Laid Off First[00:29:10] One Guy Owns The NewsPatreon: https://patreon.com/FraudstersFollow The Show:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraudsterslpn/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@fraudsterslpnWebsite:https://fraudsters.fm/  Follow the Hosts:  Seena: [https://instagram.com/seenanowJustin: https://www.instagram.com/justin_williams_comedyAriel: [https://instagram.com/arielleatyMusic Credit and Sound FX: https://twitter.com/gograntgordon  Season Cover Art by: Cierra Monico Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Fraudsters ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week's Fraudwire, a fake AI comedian is stealing real comics' jokes, Travis Kelce got got in a $31 million Ponzi scheme, and a rapper literally wrote a song teaching people how to commit check fraud. Also, is lip-syncing fraud? Seena and Ariel have thoughts. 00:06:10] AI Steals Comedians' Jokes[00:08:00] Meet Big Titty AI[00:16:00] Travis Kelce Got Ponzi'd[00:21:10] The Rapper Called Fraud God[00:27:10] Madonna's Dead Mouth[00:32:00] Is Lip Sync FraudPatreon: https://patreon.com/FraudstersFollow The Show:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraudsterslpn/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@fraudsterslpnWebsite:https://fraudsters.fm/  Follow the Hosts:  Seena: [https://instagram.com/seenanowJustin: https://www.instagram.com/justin_williams_comedyAriel: [https://instagram.com/arielleatyMusic Credit and Sound FX: https://twitter.com/gograntgordon  Season Cover Art by: Cierra Monico Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Fraudsters ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Quiet down, sit still, and join the Fraudsters gang as they jump into the adorably insidious word of Cocomelon. Discover how the company transformed from one Korean father making videos for his kids, into a $3 billion entertainment empire. And don't look away or stop listening – we'll know...[00:06:50] Meet The Commercial Director[00:10:20] Goldman Sachs Buys In[00:14:50] Inside The Distractatron[00:17:20] The Baby Never Sleeps[00:18:50] Writers Are A Spreadsheet[00:26:50] The Dopamine Cycle Explained[00:29:30] Here's The Actual ScamPatreon: https://patreon.com/FraudstersFollow The Show:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraudsterslpn/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@fraudsterslpnWebsite:https://fraudsters.fm/  Follow the Hosts:  Seena: [https://instagram.com/seenanowJustin: https://www.instagram.com/justin_williams_comedyAriel: [https://instagram.com/arielleatyMusic Credit and Sound FX: https://twitter.com/gograntgordon  Season Cover Art by: Cierra Monico Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Fraudsters ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's Fraudwire Includes a 9-year-old draining his dad's company credit card for his Minecraft YouTube, a government fraud crackdown led by a woman who insider-traded her way out of the Senate, ghost daycares in San Diego, and so much more. Nobody's innocent, everybody's shady, and Seena and Ariel have theories.[00:03:50] The $118,000 Kid[00:06:00] Dad's Confession Video[00:08:40] Is This Even Real?[00:23:00] Vance's Fraud Crackdown[00:25:50] The SBA Boss Who Scammed[00:29:40] Ghost Daycares Exposed[00:36:50] Mitch McConnell Is DeadPatreon: https://patreon.com/FraudstersFollow The Show:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraudsterslpn/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@fraudsterslpnWebsite:https://fraudsters.fm/  Follow the Hosts:  Seena: [https://instagram.com/seenanowJustin: https://www.instagram.com/justin_williams_comedyAriel: [https://instagram.com/arielleatyMusic Credit and Sound FX: https://twitter.com/gograntgordon  Season Cover Art by: Cierra Monico Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Fraudsters ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.