PRETEND
by Creative Babble, LLC
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<p> <strong>PRETEND</strong> is an investigative true crime podcast about real people who lie for a living — con artists, scammers, and the victims caught in their web.</p><p>Hosted by journalist <strong>Javier Leiva</strong>, PRETEND exposes the human psychology behind deception and fraud. Each episode follows a real case of manipulation — from financial scams and Ponzi schemes to digital hoaxes and emotional cons</p><p><br></p><p>PRETEND explains how and why deception works without shaming victims, combining ethical journalism with cinematic storytelling. </p><p><br></p><p>Featured in lists of the <strong>best podcasts about con artists and scams</strong>, PRETEND investigates crimes of persuasion, trust, and betrayal. New episodes drop regularly with stories that reveal how manipulation shapes modern life, both online and off.</p><p><br></p><p>PRETEND is produced by Creative Babble, LLC. </p><p><br></p><p>© 2026 Creative Babble LLC</p><p><br></p><p>[CLAIM:B6BT3XC4]</p>