Scam Goddess Podcast Summary

Episode: NYE Lyft Driver Lies & Sugar Daddy Scoundrels w/ KevOnStage
Host: Laci Mosley (Scam Goddess)
Guest: KevOnStage (Kevin Fredericks)
Date: January 6, 2026

Main Theme

This lively, laugh-out-loud episode features actor, comedian, and podcaster KevOnStage joining host Laci Mosley for a "boy month" episode, swapping wild scam stories from listeners and riffing on everything from sports, sleep habits, and fandom, to sugar daddies and fake Lyft clean-up fees. Through comedic storytelling and sharp observations, the duo dive into how everyday frauds and larger societal "scams" shape our lives, with a focus on New Year's tales of deception and resilience.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Catching Up with KevOnStage

• Laci welcomes Kev, highlighting his new projects and past episode cameo on pirate scammers.
• Kev shares his secret for boundless energy: "I go to bed at, like, nine." (03:56)
• Both hosts riff on waking up with anxiety, Laci’s violent wake-ups:

  "That's not normal... You should be like, good morning. It should be like that. You shouldn't be waking up with violence." – Kev (06:01)

• Classical "morning music" discussion, leading to a comical search for the triumphant cartoon sunrise soundtrack. (17:43)

2. Personal Scam Stories

The Fake Knicks Tickets (07:01)

• Kev’s tale: He and friends are scammed out of $400 by a street scalper in NYC. The fake tickets are stunningly well-crafted, mixing stubs from the prior game with new printouts.

  "All gone. Puff of smoke, never existed. And I stood there, $400 lighter in the pocket, and no Knicks game. And there's no happy ending." (09:15)

• Laci and Kev discuss team loyalty (Cowboys vs. Knicks) and the scam that is just-good-enough sports franchise management.

  "Mediocrity is so lucrative because it's just enough hope..." – Kev (10:35)

The Lyft Vomit Charge Scam (21:42)

• Listener Story: "Fredro Jenkins McHenry" is hit with a $150 Lyft cleaning fee for ‘vomit’ they didn’t cause.
  • Upgraded to Lyft Black, takes a luxe ride, only to later receive a cleaning fee and fake photo "evidence."
  • After protesting and escalating customer service, they win, get a refund, and the scammy driver is banned.

  "The moral of the story, when in doubt – escalate." – Laci (28:58)

Host And Guest Takeaways:

• Uber/Lyft drivers pulling "vomit fee" scams count on people not following up.
• Always escalate disputes and document your ride exits if possible.
• "If you cost me 150 bucks, I'm following up... people might not complain. But $150? I'm gonna say something." – Kev (29:44)

Sugar Daddy Bitcoin Scam (35:00)

• Listener Story: An 18/19-year-old (with boyfriend's help) gets drawn into a sugar daddy proposal—“no sex, just talk”—ultimately asked to send $50 in bitcoin to "unlock" a payment. After sending money twice, realizes the scam, harasses the scammer by text, and (comedically) claims they’ll report the scammer as the "cause of death" in a note.

  "They want to feel chosen. Even if it means you gotta take advantage of me." – Kev (45:05)

• The scammer refunds the money after being spammed and threatened.

  "That was a great ending. That was a great story ending. She wins." – Kev (49:12)

Wider Discussion:

• Laci notes the resurgence of traditional stay-at-home partner arrangements, and the need for "compensation packages" and personal savings.
  • "He would never is a scam phrase." – Laci (38:25)
• “Why you? Out of everybody in America, why did this Nigerian prince find you?” – Kev (44:34), on why people fall for scams.

The Not-My-Loft Professor (53:27)

• Listener Story: "Tyrone" leaves their brother at a NYE party to hook up with a former professor, believing he owns a swanky downtown loft. After their tryst, a cat reveals it's not the professor's place (he’s cat-sitting). The listener feels duped but enjoys the fireworks anyway.

  • "You got me laid up in here and this is not your place." – Laci (63:25)
  • "You really are funny, Lacey... hunching homeless is really funny." – Kev (66:59)

• The brother never lets the listener live down that betrayal—a running family joke.

3. Scams in Everyday Life

• Sports Gambling:

  "Here's my hot take, Lacey. I think gambling was better off with the mafia in Vegas. Only I think the threat of getting your legs broken..." – Kev (14:46)

• Societal “necessary villains”: comparing “knee breaking” in gambling to how Ellen DeGeneres was the “ecosystem’s apex predator” for viral sensations (16:00).
• Hospital TikTok-ing nurses (17:00): social media blurring professional ethics—“That's my V flu!” – Laci.

4. Personal Anecdotes – Love, Life, and Escalation

• Laci reveals she used to fly partners out—business class:

  "Just to get disrespected. Yeah." (39:43)

• Conversation about relationships, gender roles, and ensuring financial independence.
• Personal escalation stories—Laci faking a faint at an airport to get home (49:42).
• Reflections on knowing your worth, boundaries, and being “a little bit petty” to get results.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|----------------|------| | 03:56 | KevOnStage | "The thing that people don't believe me when I say this. I go to bed at like nine." | | 06:01 | KevOnStage | "That's not normal... You should be like, good morning. It should be like that. You shouldn't be waking up with violence." | | 09:15 | KevOnStage | "All gone. Puff of smoke, never existed. And I stood there, $400 lighter in the pocket, and no Knicks game. And there's no happy ending." | | 14:46 | KevOnStage | "Here's my hot take, Lacey. I think gambling was better off with the mafia in Vegas. Only I think the threat of getting your legs broken..." | | 28:58 | Laci Mosley | "The moral of the story, when in doubt – escalate." | | 38:25 | Laci Mosley | "'He would never' is a scam phrase. Yes, he would never. He's a he. He always. Don't even put that in your lexicon, okay?" | | 45:05 | KevOnStage | "They want to feel chosen. Even if it means you gotta take advantage of me." | | 49:12 | KevOnStage | "That was a great ending. That was a great story ending. She wins." | | 63:25 | Laci Mosley | "You got me laid up in here and this is not your place." | | 66:59 | KevOnStage | "You really are funny, Lacey... hunching homeless is really funny." |

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 03:45 – Laci & KevOnStage catch up; the ritual of sleep and the beginnings of the "morning music" bit.
• 07:01 – 11:00 – Kev’s Knicks scalping scam story and discussion of fan loyalty scams.
• 21:42 – 30:00 – Lyft ride "cleaning fee" scam listener story and host/guest reactions.
• 35:00 – 49:12 – Sugar daddy scam: Bitcoin ransom, internet scams, and fighting back with creative escalation.
• 49:42 – 52:00 – Laci’s own fainting-travel hack story.
• 53:27 – 66:59 – NYE Professor’s “borrowed” loft scam story, culminating in a classic “family never forgets” punchline.
• 67:36 – 70:00 – Closing gratitude, plugs, and positive notes.

Final Thoughts & Takeaways

• Escalate when wronged: Whether it's a customer service dispute or personal boundaries, escalation and persistence pay off—in both ride-share scams and attempted fraud.
• Document your rides and transactions: Always keep digital or photo records, especially when dealing with potential scams.
• No one is immune to a scam: Listeners and hosts alike admit to ignoring red flags; being “chosen” is often an illusion scammers cultivate.
• Financial independence matters: Whether in relationships or interactions, make sure you “put a little in a shoebox.”
• Humor and resilience beat the con: Even after being duped (or being a little petty), sharing stories and laughing together is the ultimate act of scam resistance.

Hosts' Socials & Further Content:

• KevOnStage: Instagram: @KevOnStage, new podcast Not My Best Moment.
• Laci Mosley: @divalaci on all platforms; upcoming mini-tour; “Scam Goddess” book available in stores.

Scam Goddess Words to Live By:
"Stay escalating for at least a few hours." – Laci Mosley (70:33)

Stay schemin’, congregation!