It's a Scam
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Paul Petersen
Arizona official Paul Petersen is accused of operating a human trafficking adoption scheme. Chloe Mar, Adam Waltz and Jeff Blackburn break down the shocking alleged scam on this week's episode.
Natalia Grace
This week Chloe Mar, Adam Waltz and Jeff Blackburn break down the confusing and unverified story of Natalia Grace. Is she an alleged manipulative adult or abandoned child? Chloe presents the facts so you can decide.
Everyday Scams
Do any of these sound familiar? This week the Chloe Mar, Adam Waltz and Jeff Blackburn share hilarious scams people are utilizing on a daily basis. Ever been scammed? Send an email to news@yourphx.com.
Meat Processing
While the U.S. rolls back regulations on the meat processing industry, the IAS squad reviews a study, a lawsuit and a harrowing tale from a meat processing industry worker to decide whether these roll backs will do more harm than good.
Elizabeth Holmes & Theranos
Chloe Mar, Adam Waltz and Jeff Blackburn break down the rise, fall and more of Elizabeth Holmes and her company Theranos. Ever been scammed? Share your story by emailing news@yourphx.com.
Multilevel Marketing
Welcome back to season 2 of It's a Scam. We're starting off with a bang tackling mulitlevel marketing or MLM's. Companies like Herbalife, Arbonne and more walk a thin-line between legal multilevel marketing and illegal pyramid schemes. So, is multilevel m
Paper Straws
This week the scam squad dives into paper straws and other recyclables. Companies like McDonald's and Chipotle have been in the news recently over their "recyclable" containers and products. Chloe shares these stories. Adam feels inspired to buy a stainle
Arizona's "human chop shop", the Biological Resource Center
This week's episode is all about Arizona's very own "human chop shop". After death, people donated their bodies to the Biological Resource Center. The center was supposed to use those bodies for medical research. What they were actually doing is horrifyin
Raid Area 51
This week Chloe, Adam and Jeff are verbally "raiding" Area 51. Chloe explains what Area 51 is with help from Jeff. Who knew Jeff was such a plane buff? Plus, Adam gives his best alien impersonation (to be honest, Chloe's is better). The gang also decide