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Smoke Screen
The Greatest Scam Ever Written
Smoke Screen is an investigative documentary series on people with complex motives and morals. Follow characters on the fringes of society — con artists, cult leaders, corrupt politicians — as they seduce their marks and bend communities to their will. Join us as we unravel their stories and bring justice to the people they’ve deceived. SEASON 10: The Greatest Scam Ever Written - Coming August 1st What would you do if one handwritten letter promised to change your life forever? All of us want magic, to feel like there is some sort of exterior force guiding our next steps, to believe our...
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Ratings & Reviews
4.0 stars from 2,921 ratings
What?
So I have no idea what Carr said in any of the tapes - absolutely terrible audio. Second - Steve - my god, do you have any kind of intuition? This whole series was like listening to your ambition - never really looking for the story but just trying to see yourself in it. Gross.
basic mitch via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/21/24
Excellent reporting
Compelling. A must-listen! Thanks to this season and Steve Fishman, I will be following his career. Can’t wait to absorb everything he’s done!
Elle Em Esse via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/17/24
Season 3
I love most seasons if this while Podcast but struggling to understand most part of the season 3 storytelling because I am not familiar with the Mexico’s terms, call me ignorant but coming from very far away from this colourful culture I wish there are explanation for those terms in English in...Read full review »
July Peony via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 07/17/24
Recent Episodes
Despite promises made by the police, the killer faces the death penalty for his crimes. Donna confesses that she is terrified her father will find a way to avoid the death penalty, get out of prison, and come after her. As time goes on, Donna and Steve reckon with the aftershocks of her father’s...
Published 07/08/24
In the present day, Steve tracks down Donna, the killer’s daughter, who he first met when she was 12. Nearly fifty years later, Donna describes the harsh reality of growing up the daughter of a serial killer who she loved.   This episode will be released for free on July 1st.   Unlock all...
Published 07/01/24
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