Real Talk with Mary Contrary and Starfish
Latest Episodes
#21. Nevin Shapiro - Grocery Ponzi Scheme
This is the story of Nevin Shapiro, a Miami Beach fraudster who orchestrated a $930 million Grocery Ponzi Scheme.
#20. Gilbert Chikli - Fake President Scam
This is the story of Gilbert Chikli, mastermind of the fake president scam, stealing millions by wearing silicone masks to impersonate government officials.
#19. Carnell Alexander - Dad by Default
This is the story of Carnell Alexander, a Dad by Default, who was accused of being deadbeat father to a child that even DNA proved wasn't his.
#18. Melissa Caddick - Sydney Con Investor
Hear the story of Melissa Caddick, a Sydney con investor who swindled over 60 clients out of $25 million in life savings from 2009 to 2020.
#17. Amy Carlson - Crestone Cult Corpse
Hear the story of Amy Carlson, the Crestone Cult Corpse. Believing she was 'God' as the leader of the Love Has Won Cult, her followers kept her mummified body long after she passed.
#16. Mohamed Mokbel - Medicare Fraudster amidst COVID-19
Hear the story of Mohamed Mokbel, a Pharma CEO and Medicare fraudster amidst COVID-19, who worked with his accountant, Fathy ElSafty, to allegedly scam Medicare out of over $134 million.
#15. Gina Marks - Psychic Con Artist
Hear the story of Gina Marks, aka Regina Milbourne and Zara Margazio, veteran Psychic Con Artist and author of the sham book Miami Psychic.