Blessed Up by Crab Legs & Free Bus Fare w Joel Kim Booster (Fraud Friday)
Summary
Host Lacey Mosley welcomes actor and comedian Joel Kim Booster to discuss the blurred lines between hustling and scamming, particularly for millennials navigating economic hardship. The duo shares personal anecdotes about petty theft, such as self-checkout tricks and phone theft rings, while analyzing the societal impact of corporate greed and poor public infrastructure. They also review listener confessions involving grocery store heists, bus fare fraud, and a tech worker who monetized a crush on his CEO. The episode blends comedy with social commentary on fraud, wellness industry scams, a…
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Sponsors: Vital Proteins, Zillow, and Oil Change
Introduction of guest Joel and his new show
The psychology of curiosity and bad hookups
Phone theft, Android cases, and scammer loopholes
Shoplifting for necessity vs. fraud for fun
The decline of celebrity wellness brands like Goop
Sponsors: Just Food for Dogs, Dupixent, United Healthcare
Stitcher Premium archive and listener letter intro
Confession: Grocery store register training mode scam
Deodorant theft, store security, and bag stealing
Hot bar meal scam and bus pass screenshot trick
LA car sharing shutdown and 'what if I was dead' philosophy
Netflix price hikes and the value of streaming services
Sponsors: Just Food for Dogs, Dupixent, United Healthcare
Confession: Atticus's side hustle and OnlyFans stories
Confession: The Turkey treasure and diplomat scam setup
The quadruple scam: Wife, church, and rescue mission
Debriefing the scam and the 'what if I was dead' mantra
Driving distractions and the Final Destination window story
Outro, social media handles, and final sponsor
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