Scams, Money, & Murder

Scams, Money, & Murder

Every Thursday, dive into the dark side of finance. From cutthroat con artists to billion-dollar scams, and even murder, Nicole Lapin will take you through the world’s wildest financial crimes -- or talk to the experts who studied them, and the victims that survived them. Scams, Money and Murder with Nicole Lapin is part of Crime House Studios. For more content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse.

Episodes

April 24, 2025 66 mins
When crypto exchange giant FTX collapsed, Jake Thacker lost more than $200,000 in a matter of hours. In this candid interview, Nicole Lapin speaks with Jake about the emotional and financial toll of FTX’s downfall. From missed red flags to bankruptcy fallout, this is a raw look at the real victims of Sam Bankman-Fried’s empire—and a warning for anyone investing in crypto today. For more on FTX, check our our episode: GREED: The FT...
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Crime House has a new original show, “Clues.” Every Wednesday, join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases.  Search “Clues podcast” now and follow our new show on Apple and ...
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Jake Haendel has been handed a death sentence. He has a terminal progressive disease that's eating away at the white matter of his brain. In six months, he'll be dead. As the months progress, Jake slips into a coma, laying there in total darkness. But something odd has happened... Jake is fully conscious. Nobody knows that he can hear them. They’re certain he's no longer in there. With the promise that Jake will never recover, ...
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April 10, 2025 45 mins
After moving to New York in 2013, 19-year-old Anna Sorokin pursued her dreams of becoming a socialite by falling in with the city's elite -- only she couldn't afford it. Still she kept up appearances by scamming hotels, friends, and banks - alike. But the mirage only lasted for so long... Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. Follow us on social media, @crimehouse for more true crime content. To learn more about listener data ...
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Ippei Mizuhara was the right-hand man to Japanese pitcher and baseball superstar, Shohei Ohtani. As his translator, Ippei did everything for Shohei -- which included having access to his bank accounts. And when Ippei found himself millions in the red from a gambling addiction, he turned to his trusted boss for the funds. Problem was... he didn't bother asking for permission. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more true cri...
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March 27, 2025 45 mins
By 2014, Elizabeth Holmes was the queen of Silicon Valley. Her company Theranos was valued at nine billion dollars -- all thanks to its revolutionary blood-testing technology. But there was no groundbreaking tech... and Elizabeth knew it. By the time the world found out the truth, Elizabeth had scammed her investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more true crime content, follow u...
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March 20, 2025 40 mins
Elizabeth Holmes was just 19 years old when she founded a startup called Theranos. She claimed her company would change healthcare forever with its sophisticated blood-testing devices -- and before long, Elizabeth and Theranos were the darlings of Silicon Valley. But there was just one problem: it was all a lie. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more true crime content, follow us on all social media, @crimehouse. To lea...
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Crime House has a new original show, "Killer Minds." Every Monday and Thursday, dive into the dark, twisted minds of the world's most notorious serial killers and murderers. "Killer Minds" combines gripping true crime storytelling with psychological analysis from a licensed forensic psychologist. Join hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels every Monday and Thursday. Search "Killer Minds" now and follow our new show! To l...
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March 13, 2025 41 mins
In the early 1970s, drug lord Pablo Escobar created the Medellín drug cartel, making him one of the most powerful men in Colombia -- and one of the richest men in the world. As his power grew, Pablo turned to increasingly violent methods to expand his empire... and was willing to murder anyone who got in his way. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more true crime content, follow us on all social media, @crimehouse. To le...
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March 6, 2025 36 mins
To the outside world, Todd and Julie Chrisley looked like they had it all: a hit reality show, a beautiful family, and tons of money. But that picture-perfect image was shattered when the public learned that the stars of "Chrisley Knows Best" were living one big lie. When the dust settled, Todd and Julie were facing prison time for bank fraud and tax evasion. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more content, follow us on In...
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February 27, 2025 39 mins
Martin Shkreli was more than just your average hedge fund manager -- by the time he was 33, he'd also founded his own pharmaceutical company. But he wasn't motivated by altruism. Behind the scenes, Martin was hiking drug prices up to astronomical levels... and committing all kinds of financial crimes. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse. To learn more about liste...
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February 20, 2025 44 mins
For years, Simon Leviev used Tinder to charm beautiful women into believing he was their one true love. Then, just when things were getting serious, he would disappear, leaving his victims heartbroken and penniless. By the time Simon got caught, he’d scammed his victims out of an estimated ten million dollars. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse. To learn more ab...
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February 13, 2025 37 mins
In 2019, Alex Murdaugh's law firm discovered that he had conned several clients out of millions of dollars -- but that was only the tip of the iceberg. Alex flailed as his family, his business and his finances crumbled under the weight of public scrutiny... pushing Alex to commit his most unspeakable crime to date -- murder. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse. T...
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Crime House has a new original show, Crime House: True Crime Stories, Every Monday, take a deep dive into some of the world’s most notorious true crime cases from that week in history, all connected by a captivating theme – infamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tragic murders, and more. Join host Vanessa Richardson every Monday. Search “Crime House: True Crime Stories” now and follow our new show! To learn more abou...
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February 6, 2025 36 mins
For decades, the Murdaugh family was famous for being trusted, personal injury lawyers in Hampton County, South Carolina. But when Alex Murdaugh's son was involved in a brutal boating accident, the Murdaughs found themselves under a microscope. And all of the ugly crimes Alex had committed using his law firm started to bubble to the surface. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok...
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January 30, 2025 40 mins
Emerging from humble beginnings in small-town France, Christophe Rocancourt wormed his way into high society in Paris, Los Angeles, and New York. Everywhere he went, he conned people into giving him money for bogus investments. Whether Christophe pretended to be related to famous film producers or even a European cousin of the famous Rockefeller family, people were happy to hand over their hard-earned money. By the time they realiz...
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January 23, 2025 36 mins
Known as "Governor Sunshine," Rod Blagojevich dominated Chicago and Illinois politics in the late '90s and early 2000s. But something sinister lay behind the flashy smile. Despite promises of big change, Rod descended into a world of crime and corruption that ultimately landed him behind bars. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse. To learn more about listener data...
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January 16, 2025 40 mins
In the early 2000s, word of Bernie Madoff's secret investment advisory firm finally started to get out. But even when the SEC investigated his shady business tactics, Bernie came out ahead. But Bernie's magic touch could only take him so far. There were some economic forces even he couldn't control... and when the damage was done, Bernie Madoff's crimes were finally exposed. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more content,...
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January 9, 2025 40 mins
For decades, Bernie Madoff was regarded as a Wall Street titan. Even when the economy slumped, his investments seemed to come out ahead. But behind the flashy returns, it was all a mirage. And it was only a matter of time until somebody realized it. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www...
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January 2, 2025 47 mins
When it comes to pop culture, few have had an impact like Lou Pearlman. For years, it seemed like the mastermind behind boy bands like the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC could do no wrong. But behind the hit albums and worldwide tours, Lou spun a web of deceit that eventually destroyed his music empire. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse. To learn more about listene...
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