About this episode

This episode discusses various frauds and scams depicted in popular sitcoms with guests from The Fraud Complex podcast.

Jerry Seinfeld donates to a fake charity, Mac and Dennis make some shaky investments, and the King of Queens dips his toe into the lucrative world of water filter sales and licensing... This week's trope is Frauds and Scams and we're joined by Garth and Josh from the Fraud Complex podcast! Here's what we're watching: Seinfeld S3 E2 "The Truth" King of Queens S2 E22 "Soft Touch" It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia S9 E4 "Mac and Dennis Buy a Timeshare"

People in this episode

Hosts: Amy, Jay

Guests: Garth, Josh

Topics covered

• Frauds
• Scams
• Crossover
• Investments
• Charity
• Television
• Comedy

Keywords

• fraud
• scam
• Seinfeld
• King of Queens
• It's Always Sunny
• crossover
• comedy

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Seinfeld, King of Queens, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

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