306 Episodes

  1. S105: Birth of a Con Man Part 2 - Opioid epidemic

    Published: 7/27/2017

  2. S104: Birth of a Con Man Part 1

    Published: 7/25/2017

  3. S103: The Prophet Part 3 - Word of Faith Fellowship

    Published: 6/22/2017

  4. S102: The Prophet Part 2 - Word of Faith Fellowship

    Published: 6/20/2017

  5. S101: The Prophet Part 1 - Word of Faith Fellowship

    Published: 6/6/2017

  6. PRETEND Podcast Trailer

    Published: 6/4/2017

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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]