Scam Goddess – "Scam Gumbo with Solomon Georgio" (Fraud Friday)

April 3, 2026 | Host: Laci Mosley | Guest: Solomon Georgio

Episode Overview

In this lively, laughter-filled classic episode re-released for Fraud Friday, host Laci Mosley welcomes comedian Solomon Georgio for a truly scam-packed conversation. They swap hilarious personal scam stories, riff about the wildest cons, read listener scam confessions, and break down news of audacious pandemic fraud. Along the way: scams in corporate America, creative ways to "borrow" from Amazon and Audible, Venmo phishing, and a truly legendary woman who tried to drop her own charges by posing as a prosecutor. The episode is a warm celebration of the everyday art and audacity of the scam.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Meet the Guest: Solomon Georgio (02:01–05:15)

• Laci introduces Solomon as a "comedy icon and cult-leader-in-waiting," eager to hear his personal connection to scamming and hustling.
• Notable Exchange:
  Laci: "If you wanted to be evil, you could be a guru." (05:15)
  Solomon: "That's my full fallback... cult leader."

2. Childhood & Family Scammer Origins (05:30–09:54)

• Solomon reveals a family legacy of scamming:

  • His father, a self-described "drifter" (hobo + opportunist).
  • Solomon's own youthful caper: forging his mom’s signature and embezzling $850 to run away to LA and chase stardom.
    • Quote:
      Laci: "What did you need the $850 for?"
      Solomon: "I ran away to Los Angeles and tried to be a star." (08:42)

• Laci shares family stories: childhood theft, a mom who's a serial hustler, and working unauthorized "Chili Fridays" at Dairy Queen.

3. Early Employment & Workplace Scams (10:07–12:41)

• Solomon details a six-month office supply store embezzlement scheme, pocketing $5,000 by exploiting lax bookkeeping.

  • Quote:
    Solomon: "Anyone who works in a corporate setting that doesn't steal – what are you doing?" (11:39)

• Discussion about low-level workplace resistance:
  “Steal a stapler!” “Take all the post-its!”
  Solidarity with customers getting away with small cons.

4. Customer Service Hustles & Climbing the Ladder (12:41–14:51)

• How to maximize customer service interactions by always politely asking for a manager or supervisor, because "the person paid the most money just wants you gone."
• Laci recounts wrangling with Bank of America while in London until she got a manager who could actually help.

5. Scam Warning: VRBO & Pandemic Travel Cons (14:59–16:32)

• Laci relays her experience with a scam on VRBO—fake home listings, money lost, and her Twitter crusade against VRBO’s policies.
• Con-Travel Tip:
  Watch out for brand-new listings with no reviews; they're often scams.

6. "Hot & Fraud": Pandemic Farming Loan Scam (19:25–30:47)

• News segment: the wild story of a Cleveland-area family fraudulently creating 72 "agricultural" companies (with no sign of farming) at three addresses to obtain $7.2 million in COVID relief loans.

  • Memorable Commentary:
    • Laci: “Did y’all just drive by like, are these [bleep] farming?” (22:19)
    • Solomon: “Not a plant, not a succulent!” (23:08)
    • Both agree: the real scam is government mismanagement, not the audacious applicants.

• Spirited discussion on the ethics of scamming the government and the overarching scam of taxes.

7. Listener Letters: Real-World Scam Confessions (From 33:10 onward)

a) Venmo Phishing Scam (33:33–41:34)

• “Flavor Magazine” writes in about an attempted Venmo phishing attack, sharing step-by-step how the scammer worked, and the right call to ignore.
  • Solomon: “Only emails! This text message makes no sense. Scam vibes.” (35:18)
  • Word to the wise: if it feels sketchy, never hand over info.

b) Amazon & Audible Hacks (43:26–46:14)

• “Calypso Jenkins” details two mini-scams:
  • Abusing Audible’s “return for credit” to read books for free.
  • Using Amazon Fresh’s "returnless refund" to get free groceries.
• Celebrated by Laci:
  “I need my money more than they do. And... you ain't never lied.” (45:39)

c) Coupon Forgery at Sonic (47:05–49:26)

• “Maxine Vasili” relates a high school hustle: copying and distributing free drink coupons for homework and cash, building her own tiny coupon ring.
  • Laci: “I’mma get 72 ocean waters, like our first scammer family.”

d) The Value of Photoshop Skills (47:54–49:26)

• Anecdote about Photoshop not just being for art, but scamming, too!
• Laci and Solomon riff on the hilarity and ingenuity of homegrown coupon fraud.

8. Scammer of the Week: The One-Woman Legal System (54:34–58:43)

• Case Profile: Lisa Landon from New Hampshire, accused of impersonating a prosecutor (and judge, and clerk) to get all her own criminal charges dropped.
  • Laci: “She was like, 'Oh hey, I’m the prosecutor for my case. She ain’t do it! I mean, me didn’t do it!'” (54:37)
  • Solomon: “She’s the judge, the jury, the prosecutor, the victim...I want to watch this one woman play!” (56:16)
• Brief real-talk moment: Lisa’s motivation included fighting guardianship for her child, but the consensus is: not a sustainable plan!

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the audacity of scammers:
  Laci: “If y’all had just done, I don’t know, 4...10...but 72?” (25:01)
• On scam hierarchies:
  Laci: “There are tiers of apps to transfer money. Venmo is the middle class.” (41:41)
• True con wisdom:
  Solomon: “If you work in a corporate setting that doesn’t steal...what are you doing?” (11:39)
• On the news and scam coverage:
  “News is just niggas that show up and say whatever!” (52:07)
• On scamming Amazon:
  Laci: “Saffron cost $20, and it’s a little tiny thing...if you order it and then be like, ‘Amazon, I’m unhappy with my saffron,’ what they gonna do?” (45:44)
• On family legacies:
  Solomon: “My dad’s a drifter. That’s the original scammer.” (06:07)
• On modern scams:
  Laci: “We don’t need no hateration or no holleration. Honestly, my favorite word that Mary J. Blige made up!” (47:57)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |--------------------------------------------|-----------| | Guest intro & scam backgrounds | 02:01–05:15| | Family scam heritage | 05:30–09:54| | Workplace scams and corporate theft | 10:07–12:41| | Customer service hustle tips | 12:41–14:51| | VRBO scam and pandemic travel warning | 14:59–16:32| | "Hot and Fraud": PPP/Farming scam news | 19:25–30:47| | Listener Letter: Venmo phishing scam | 33:33–41:34| | Listener Letter: Audible/Amazon hacks | 43:26–46:14| | Listener Letter: Coupon Photoshop scam | 47:05–49:26| | Scammer of the Week: Courtroom chameleon | 54:34–58:43|

Episode Tone & Vibe

• Language/tone: Playful, irreverent, unapologetically Black, communal, conspiratorial, full of laughter and mutual affection. Laci and Solomon trade barbs and encouragement, elevating everyday scams to the realm of folk art and community wisdom.
• Atmosphere: Like being part of a group chat with very funny, very smart friends who are open about hustling where hustling is justified.

Summary Takeaways

• Family and environment can birth resourceful scammers and lifelong hustlers.
• Some scams play the line between clever survival and out-of-bounds—especially when targeting big corporations or government.
• Scams thrive in times of crisis and chaos (see: pandemic funding).
• Stay sharp: phishing attempts (like the Venmo scam) get more sophisticated, but the rule stays the same—never give info to the sketchy.
• Never underestimate the community’s creativity—with a little Photoshop, even lunch can be a hustle.
• Whether hilarious or jaw-dropping, the stories always boil down to people doing what they gotta do…and sometimes, the system being exactly as broken as it looks.

Final Word:
As always, Laci closes out encouraging the “Congregation” to send in their own stories and, above all…stay scheming!