True Crime
November 7, 2022
The DWI Lawyer Who Represented Cocaine Traffickers—and Paid the Price
Austin attorney Jamie Balagia, a.k.a. “the Dude,” thought that he’d finally hit the big time. Then everything fell apart.
Cons
Arts & Entertainment
January 12, 2021
On Texas Time: Laci Mosley, Comedian and Host of the Popular ‘Scam Goddess’ Podcast
The podcaster on her affinity for scammers and her Texas roots.
The Daily Post
December 18, 2015
Convicted Conman Youssef Khater is Up and Running Again
An update on Youssef Khater since we published “The Talented Mr. Khater.”
True Crime
June 16, 2015
The Talented Mr. Khater
In 2011 Callie Quinn moved from Austin to Chile to experience a new way of life. Then she met a charming fellow foreigner—and almost lost everything.
Business
October 31, 2012
Con, Baby, Con
What Joseph Blimline's oil and gas Ponzi scheme tells us about financial regulation.
True Crime
November 1, 1989
Billie Sol Estes Has a Deal for You
The guy whose name is synonymous with swindling is finally a free man—but it may not last.
True Crime
September 1, 1983
Pros at Cons
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the scams.
Business
August 31, 1983
The Big Con
From his early days in Big Spring, Eugene Anderson wasn’t what he seemed; neither was the mysterious element he later claimed turned water into fuel.
True Crime
June 30, 1976
The Girl, the Con Man, and the Massage Parlor King
The girl wanted love, the men wanted money, and when they all got together it was murder.
True Crime
January 1, 1976
Is Jay J. Armes For Real?
A real-life detective caper, complete with surprise ending.
Film & TV
June 30, 1973
Variations on the Confidence Game
Ryan O'Neal, Adolph Hitler and Tom Sawyer have a lot in common. Trust us, you'll see.
Arts & Entertainment
March 1, 1973
Salvation Worries? Prostate Trouble?
Across-the-border radio stations milk the boondocks.