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Scam Goddess

Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts, and Schemes

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Scam Goddess

By: Laci Mosley
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A delightfully subversive essay collection from Laci Mosley, host of the award-winning “Scam Goddess” podcast, about the frauds, cons, and schemes that make up our world—and how the scammer mindset has affected her own upbringing, career, friendships, love life, and more. ​

From an early age, comedian and actress Laci Mosley knew her path would be riddled with scams, cons, robberies, and frauds. Little ones. Ones that didn’t hurt people or get her in trouble. But ones that would get her where she needed to be. “You see,” she writes, “everyone’s a scammer and everything’s a scam. Some people are better at it than others, but we all do it. The system wasn’t built for people like me. Scamming saved me and has taught me how to navigate a messy and unfair world while looking out for myself, too.”

In Scam Goddess, Laci recounts how her scammer instincts have guided her throughout her life—from a religious childhood in rural Texas, to a stint as a city bartender at what might have been a drug front, to swindling her way past the gatekeepers of Hollywood—recounting the greatest true-crime scam stories that inspired her along the way. Whether it’s by the beauty industry, capitalism, or the people we date, we’re all getting scammed. In this book, Laci identifies the secrets to flipping the script and coming out ahead.

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“Laci Mosley is a hilarious and wise rule breaker and Scam Goddess reminds you there are many ways to ‘live your dream.’”—Amy Poehler

“Laci could scam me into anything (like writing this blurb). Laci always makes me laugh and this book is no different.”—Conan O’Brien

“Laci scammed me into to writing this! Kidding. Laci is one the funniest, most incisive people I know, and this book has all the wit and heart I’ve come to expect as her friend. This book ain’t a scam, it’s a joy.”—Ira Madison III, host of Keep It and author of Pure Innocent Fun

Editorial Review

Finding con-fidence
Before this audiobook, I firmly believed that, beyond being immoral, the lifestyle of a professional con artist would be far too glamorous and risqué for me to ever pull off. However, humor can go a long way in changing one’s mind, and with her contagious laughter, podcaster Laci Mosley immediately sold me on her theory that all it takes is a bit of confidence to fake it till you make it—especially in a world that is just one big scam to begin with. This subversive essay collection dares to ask: “If there are no ethical choices under capitalism, why not be a scammer?” It certainly raises several compelling points about how unfair our world can be by the nature of its design. But, above all else, the giddy sense of empowerment that shines through Mosley's voice as she shares her lifelong commitment to fostering a “make your own rules” kind of freedom is truly infectious. — Haley H., Audible Editor

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Even better than the podcast

I’ve been listening to Lacey’s podcast since the beginning! It’s on my weekly rotation and I was so excited when I heard she was releasing a book! It’s even better than what I could’ve imagined. I can’t remember the last time. I laughed so hard listening to an audiobook.

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5 Stars!!

This book is a quick and fun read! Lacy tells her story, other people’s scam stories, and offers laughter and inspiration! The “Success Scams” chapter is a gem! Thank you Lacy for sharing your story and encouraging us all to be a Scammer 😂😆❤️

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Pastor Mosley did that.

I love the Scam Goddess podcast and have been a member of the CONgregation since day one. This was an amazing and enlightening book that kept me laughing but also thinking about my life. Thank you for this experience. P.S. I need to know who Michael is don't worry I won't jump him.

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Entertaining & Inspiring

I'm a member of the Congregation & Laci showcases her podcast experience with engaging and informative analogies of scam and success. It's a fun listen that definitely has some valuable lessons along the way. She gives us the guidebook to just go for it, with a little hard work and observation we can fulfill our dreams too!

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Lacey is AMAZING 😍

I love Lacey's narration and her voice is wonderful to listen to. The book is incredibly funny and very clever and cool

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Loved it

As a long time Scam Goddess listener I was unsure that I would learn anything new or different but you know Laci scammed me into listening to it anyway. I really love the way she weaved life experiences with some con stories. She is a remarkable, compassionate, brainy hottie ans I am here for it.

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Authenticity at its finest!!!

I loved this book! I love it even more that Laci performed her story. I’ve been following her podcast for years, so this book was a long time coming! I loved how she put herself out there with done off the stories. I can’t wait to see what she gives us next! Love Scam Goddess ♥️

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This should be on every best sellers list!

Laci has one of the best podcasts - it's interesting and funny and this book is no different. Not only do we get to learn more about her as a person and her life she adds in some of the best historical scams she's heard of. This book is a chef's kiss and should be on every best seller list and perfect for any plane trip or vacation or Anytime read really. I can't wait for her to write e another one!

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So glad you wrote this!

Love Scam Goddess! A great story and a performance to match! Thanks to Laci for infusing this book with joy!

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Changed my whole world

This book is a half memoir half true con book that unravels how much of a scam everything is. Well worth the read, even if- like me- you are a faithful member of the CONgregation.

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