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Sarah, do you ever think about the scammers of Yore, who we have to thank for the

scammers of today?

Like, who walked so Anna Delvey could run?

Yeah, you know, I do think there are true trailblazers in the field.

I say the ones who scammed before, there was Photoshop and technology and the type of influence you can find online.

Like, those were the OG Trailblazers.

Saudi Prince.

He walked so Anna Delvey could run, for sure.

Well, I like to think that we open the door for multiracial scam artist podcasters everywhere.

Absolutely. We made history, baby.

You're welcome.

Well, today I'm bringing you back to our era of origin with an early-a-off scammer that would give the blingring a run for their stolen money.

It's autumn 2009 in Los Angeles, and Miley Katie is at the bar at the Ritz Carlton,

sipping a dirty martini and reading a book.

Miley is 21 years old with long, dark hair and hazel eyes, and she's waiting

for a guy. When Mr. Tall, Dark, and Handsome walks into the lobby, she greets him and leads him

upstairs to a suite. And then she turns around and goes back to the bar. Miley is an aspiring

actress. She's booked small roles on shows like Californication, but she's struggling to make ends meet.

She's only here at the Ritz because she was invited by her friend Lizette.

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