Unnigerian Prince
The con artist rabbit hole you didn't know you needed…
Let’s be honest: we’ve all been one "click" away from a disaster. On Unnigerian Prince, we explore the wild, weird, and sometimes heartbreaking world of international scams. Join us as we break down the latest "Prince" in your inbox, the fake gurus on your feed, and the legendary fraudsters who almost got away with it. It’s a global tour of human greed—and a guide on how to keep your wallet shut.
Unnigerian Prince
Latest Episodes
Fools’ Gold: The $6 Billion Phantom Mine
In this episode, we unravel the wild, jaw-dropping story of one of the largest corporate frauds in history. What started as a basement-run penny stock in Calgary ballooned into a $6 billion (CAD) national obsession, alleging the discovery of th...
The Scam That Broke Albania
This week, we’re heading to Albania, where a wave of pyramid and Ponzi-style schemes in the mid-1990s pulled in roughly two-thirds of the population. What began with promises of extraordinary investment returns quickly became something far more...
Shopping for Logins
Think you’re just dealing with a lone hacker? Think again. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the hidden world of Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS), a massive B2B economy where cybercriminals sell the digital shovels for bank fraud. We break...
The Fake 49er: Daejon Love
Talk about committing to the bit. This week, we’re discussing the case of Daejon Love, the man federal prosecutors allege built an elaborate world of fake wealth and romance, and a completely fabricated career with the San Francisco 49ers. We u...