Scam Goddess – Fraud Friday: Ray-Con and the Scamdashians w/ Eric Eddings
Release Date: February 20, 2026
Host: Laci Mosley
Guest: Eric Eddings
Episode Overview
This lively episode of Scam Goddess dives deep into the world of scams both large and small, blending personal scam encounters, hot-off-the-press fraud stories, and an iconic pop-culture scam breakdown. Laci Mosley is joined by podcaster/journalist Eric Eddings for a funny, sharp-witted exploration of everyday grifts, legal scams, and a historic deep dive into Ray J, Kim Kardashian, and the birth of the Kardashian media empire. The episode also highlights education-adjacent scams and features a memorable scammer-of-the-week.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Scam Confessions and Office Supply Shenanigans
[02:49–07:24]
- Laci and Eric open by joking about office supply "liberation," clever ways people even the scales against capitalism.
- “I think the biggest scam I might have pulled off is just consistently stealing, like, office supplies or stuff like that from, like, my office.” — Eric [03:05]
- Both discuss the ethics and ubiquity of minor workplace theft, and why it feels justified under capitalism.
Notable Quote:
Laci: “It’s what you make it, and it’s what you take it. Okay?” [03:57]
2. Real Estate Scams – “The Beautiful Legal Scam”
[06:15–07:41]
- Eric, a former real estate worker, discusses rental broker fees in NYC, calling them “a beautiful legal scam.”
- “You have to pay me 15% of the year's rent for showing you this apartment — that's a beautiful legal scam. You know, the legal scam that is capitalism.” — Eric [06:26]
- They joke about the necessity of “sprinkle evil” to survive economically.
3. Bureaucratic “Scamonomics” and Community Aid
[07:41–11:15]
- The DMV and government bureaucracy are dissected as systemic scams, with the duo riffing on how these systems extract money with little customization or service.
- Airline upcharges (specifically Spirit) are mocked as “nickel-and-dime” frauds.
- “There’s a $15 fee to be sure that the plane is gonna land. $20 if you wanna know what time, right?” — Eric [10:51]
4. What’s Hot In Fraud: Election Day Bribes on the Streets of Atlanta
[15:56–30:06]
- The popular “What’s Hot in Fraud” segment unveils a wild listener story:
- Atlanta “Percy” shares a tale of a woman being solicited for her vote during a Senate runoff — a man offering $100 cash if she said she’d vote for Herschel Walker.
- The scam turns murkier when speculation arises that collecting IDs potentially enables home burglary rather than just “buying votes.”
- “She said she thinks he was asking for IDs to check up on people who actually voted for Herschel Walker after taking his money. But someone brought up the possibility…the cash was probably counterfeit and he wanted…people’s addresses and case their houses for robbery.” — Letter from Percy [33:11]
- Discussion turns to broader voter fraud/suppression tactics in the South, with gerrymandering and malfunctioning voting machines as recurring headaches.
- “That’s voter fraud. How y’ all gonna bring the machine and be like, oh, damn…anybody got a voting booth charger?” — Laci [31:01]
5. Historic Hoodwink: Ray J, Kim Kardashian, and The Rise of the Scamdashians
[40:31–74:41]
a. Enter “The Scamdashians”
- Ray J’s Instagram Tell-All: Explosive new claims that the Kardashian-Jenner family fabricated the sex tape “leak” for profit, and Kris Jenner orchestrated the deal.
- “Ray J claims that the Kardashian Jenner version of events is actually far from the truth.” — Laci [40:47]
- Ray J’s receipts: He holds up screenshots, contracts, and recounts meetings with Kanye West for the “unseen” tape hard drive (actually innocuous footage).
b. Business Acumen vs. Exploitation
- Kris Jenner is credited with shrewd management, but questions swirl over ethical boundaries.
- Both Ray J and Kim reportedly continue to profit, with $360,000/year post-release, but Ray J claims character assassination by the Kardashians.
- “Chris built all of that from the ground up. And she did a…monetarily wise, she did an excellent job.” — Laci [59:48]
c. The Brandy Credit Card Scandal (“Brandi and Ray J: The Original Investors”)
- Kim Kardashian, as Brandy’s assistant, allegedly misused Brandy’s family’s Amex card for over $120,000 — funding Dash and Smoove stores.
- “She accused Kim of making purchases in 2006 and 2007, as well as giving the card to her siblings. Running it up on these hardworking black people.” — Laci [64:40]
- Lawsuit was settled out of court, but the incident hints at a history of “investment fraud” benefiting the Kardashian empire.
6. Cultural Impact, Scammer Sympathy, and Mess
- The hosts dissect the “messy” entanglement between Ray J, Kim, Brandy, and their families. They both bemoan Ray J’s current affiliations (e.g., hinting at ties to Kanye/Candace Owens) and wish he’d “pulled back.”
- “Sonya taught you better than this. Stop embarrassing your mama like this!” — Laci [77:13]
Memorable Moment:
Ray J presenting his defense live on Instagram, in gloves, is cited as hilarious “good mess.” [72:01]
7. Scammer of the Week: Principal Onetha Swinton
[78:14–85:51]
- Highlight on a NYC principal convicted of car insurance fraud and embezzling school funds, who is promoted (and gets a raise!) post-scandal.
- “She was given a sweetheart deal to stay on, despite criminal findings that she lost 600 department of education printers…printers, laptops, and computers.” — Laci [79:29]
- The hosts are (jokingly) in awe at Swinton’s resilience and side hustle (her OB Design fashion line).
- “I stan her. She’s improving education. I need more details. Right now, what you’ve given me, this feels like…it’s giving good scam.” — Eric [85:41]
Notable Quotes (with Timestamps)
- “It’s what you make it, and it’s what you take it. Okay?” — Laci [03:57]
- “That’s a beautiful legal scam. You know, the legal scam that is capitalism.” — Eric [06:26]
- “There’s a $15 fee to be sure that the plane is gonna land. $20 if you wanna know what time, right?” — Eric [10:51]
- “How y’ all gonna bring the machine and be like…anyone got a voting booth charger?” — Laci [31:01]
- “Ray J claims...Kris Jenner was the actual orchestrator…not only of the sex tape’s leak, but it’s filming, and that she flipped the narrative.” — Laci [55:09]
- “Brandi, Ray J is Brandi’s brother always.” — Laci [62:41]
- “She invested on the lick. They weren’t just buying shoes and purses…they embezzled.” — Laci [66:43]
- “Sonya taught you better than this. Stop embarrassing your mama like this!” — Laci [77:13]
- “She must have been a good principal.” — Laci [80:19]
- “She’s improving education. I need more details…Right now, what you’ve given me, this feels like…it’s giving good scam.” — Eric [85:41]
Segment Timestamps for Easy Navigation
- Opening + Scam Confessions: 02:49–07:24
- Real Estate Scams/Cultural Capitalism: 06:15–07:41
- Bureaucracy & Airline “Fraudonomics”: 07:41–11:15
- What’s Hot in Fraud (Election Bribe/ID Scam): 15:56–30:06
- Ray J, Kim, and the Scamdashians (Historic Hoodwink): 40:31–74:41
- Ray J’s Instagram Event: 41:34–53:07
- Brandy Credit Card Fraud: 62:15–68:43
- Scammer of the Week: Onetha Swinton: 78:14–85:51
Tone & Takeaways
The episode maintains Scam Goddess’s trademark blend: sharp pop culture critique, infectious banter, and biting humor (“good mess”). Both host and guest frequently bust out into playful roasting, punchy one-liners, and pop-referential in-jokes, all while drawing real attention to the context of systemic fraud, scammy institutions, and the blurred lines between hustle, legality, and outright grift.
Final Call to Action:
Snitch on scams (retired please!), follow the pod, and—as always—“Keep investing with other people’s money, even when they don’t know. Now that you say it, it sounds like a Ponzi scheme.” — [86:43]
Laci & Eric out: Stay scheming!