306 Episodes

  1. S1212: The Stalker part 12

    Published: 3/21/2023

  2. INTRODUCING: Against the Odds: Alaska Bear Attack

    Published: 3/16/2023

  3. S1211: The Stalker part 11

    Published: 3/14/2023

  4. S1210: The Stalker part 10

    Published: 3/7/2023

  5. S1209: The Stalker part 9

    Published: 2/28/2023

  6. S1208: The Stalker part 8

    Published: 2/21/2023

  7. S1207: The Stalker part 7

    Published: 2/14/2023

  8. S1206: The Stalker part 6

    Published: 2/14/2023

  9. S1205: The Stalker part 5

    Published: 2/7/2023

  10. S1204: The Stalker part 4

    Published: 1/31/2023

  11. S1203: The Stalker part 3

    Published: 1/24/2023

  12. Wondery Presents: Frozen Head

    Published: 1/23/2023

  13. S1202: The Stalker part 2

    Published: 1/17/2023

  14. S1201: The Stalker part 1

    Published: 1/10/2023

  15. SUSPECT: Vanished in the Snow

    Published: 1/9/2023

  16. S509: The Santa Claus Man Revisited

    Published: 12/20/2022

  17. S505: The Prank Revisited (featured on Netflix Don’t Pick Up the Phone)

    Published: 12/6/2022

  18. S401: The One Who Got Away Revisited

    Published: 11/22/2022

  19. Introducing Suspect: Vanished in the Snow

    Published: 11/11/2022

  20. S101: The Prophet Revisited - Word of Faith Fellowship Cult

    Published: 11/8/2022

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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]