The Death Defying Duper Mark Olmsted w/ Jamie Loftus (Re-Release)

About this episode

Laci Mosley and Jamie Loftus discuss the cons of Mark Olmsted, an insurance fraudster.

CONgregation, in today’s Cinco de Mayo episode, we’re revisiting Episode Five, where Laci was joined by comedian, Emmy-nominated writer, and podcaster Jamie Loftus (The Bechdel Cast, Robot Chicken). They dive into the many curious cons of Mark Olmsted, a man on the brink of death who became a death certificate–forging, credit card–stealing insurance fraudster. Stay schemin’! (Originally Released 10/28/2019) Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Jamie Loftus: @jamiechristsuperstar Research by Sharilyn Vera SOURCES https://www.gq.com/story/the-man-who-wouldnt-die https://www.newser.com/story/275416/he-thought-hed-die-so-he-began-a-con-he-didnt-die.html

People in this episode

Host: Laci Mosley

Guest: Jamie Loftus

Topics covered

• insurance fraud
• con artist
• true crime
• comedy
• death certificate forgery

Keywords

• Mark Olmsted
• insurance fraud
• death certificate
• credit card theft
• comedy podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Scam Goddess Pod, The Bechdel Cast, Robot Chicken

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