The Irish Heiress: Ep. 5, The Politician

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10/21/21 • 34 min

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Mair Smyth spectacularly scams a Los Angeles politician out of tens of thousands by impersonating his former mistress and making threats of taking their relationship public right before an election. Johnathan also learns that Mair’s been in the blackmail business for a while, conning men she meets on a “Sugar Daddy” dating site. As he uncovers each new head-spinning con, Johnathan wonders just how far down this rabbit hole goes.

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The Irish Heiress: Ep. 4, The Engineer

Johnathan’s blog not only draws out more victims, it also stops one major crime before it happens. Mair comes very close to scamming a Newport Beach engineer into adding her name to the deeds of his two multi-million dollar homes—so that she can own half of them. But when the engineer’s ex-wife, herself a victim of Mair’s evil lies, finds Johnathan’s blog, the truth puts the kibosh on the con queen's plan just in the nick of time.

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The Irish Heiress: Ep. 6, The Family

Johnathan discovers that Mair Smyth’s cons have gone international, and police from Northern Ireland are hot on her trail. Mair's daughter Chelsea speaks out for the first time about her experience being raised by a con artist and getting roped into helping her scam $500,000 from dozens of victims in Northern Ireland. Chelsea reveals not only that Mair was an unfit mother, but offers a stunning psychological portrait of a woman who uses and exploits family members without a shred of remorse.

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Queen of the Con - The Irish Heiress: Ep. 5, The Politician

Transcript Summary

In this episode titled "The Irish Heiress: Ep. 5, The Politician," be prepared to delve into a gripping tale of deception, manipulation, and the pursuit of justice. Brace yourself as a speaker takes it upon themselves to expose their best friend's elaborate scams, where she impersonates celebrities and poses as a sugar baby to con unsuspecting individuals. However, the plot thickens when she resorts to blackmailing married men who attempt to sever ties with her. As the speaker becomes a willing accomplice in helping their friend extort money from a married politician, they begin to question the authenticity of her stories and the various personas she presents to her victims. With intricate tricks, sensitive information shared, and even forays into witchcraft, be prepared to witness how this cunning friend leaves behind a trail of devastation, drawing the attention of authorities in Northern Ireland. Unveil the shocking truth and join the thrilling chase as the blog uncovers more victims, including real estate investors, a housewife, and the discovery of Mayor's feigned battle with cancer. Buckle up and tune in for a captivating rollercoaster ride of suspense, betrayal, and the pursuit of justice in this must-listen episode.

Transcript

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Certain portions of what you're about to hear have been dramatized based on real life events, eyewitness accounts, and court records.

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When I find out my best friend is scamming me, I decided to start a blog. I know there must be others out there, others I should warn, But I didn't know I'd be rescuing an unsuspecting Newport Beach engineer from losing millions of dollars. Oh, she was trying to

The Irish Heiress: Ep. 5, The Politician Top Questions Answered

What elaborate scams did the main character's friend engage in?

The friend impersonated celebrities, exploited victims' private information, ran a sugar daddy arrangement website, and blackmailed married men.

How did the friend scam a politician?

The friend pretended to help the politician with a previous affair, but instead kept the money for herself and used the politician's power to manipulate other victims.

What mistakes did the friend make while carrying out cons?

The friend gave out her email password, but despite this, she still managed to carry out complex cons successfully.

How did the mayor involve Sherry in her scams?

The mayor tried to deceive Sherry into helping her scam a politician and frequently spied on the politician with her coworker Michelle.

What questionable incident from the mayor's past was recalled by her childhood friend?

The childhood friend recalled an incident where the mayor pretended a room was hers and had her pose in it.

What types of victims came forward with stories of being scammed by the mayor?

Victims from various backgrounds, including real estate investors, a housewife, and a landlord, came forward with stories of being scammed by the mayor.