October 21, 2019
EP. 4 — The Wine Whisperer w/ Betsy Sodaro
What’s up Con-gregation & welcome back to Scam Goddess, the #1 pod dedicated to all things fraud! This week Laci is joined by actress, comedian, & podcaster Betsy Sodaro (We Love Trash, Disjointed) to talk Rudy Kurniawan, a self-proclaimed “wine expert” and CON-sissuer who’s exploits duped some of high-society’s wealthiest out of millions.
Research Assistant: Sharilyn Vera
Sources:
The New Yorker – a True crime documentary about the con that shook the world of wine
Netflix – Sour Grapes documentary
Riverside student accused of hacking school computer changing grades
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