1704: Hockey Dad Poses as Delta Force Agent to Scam Parents part 1

PRETEND

EpisodeMay 7, 202435m

1704: Hockey Dad Poses as Delta Force Agent to Scam Parents part 1

PRETEND

EpisodeMay 7, 202435m

Saint Jovite Youngblood posed as a Delta Force agent to swindle the families of his son’s hockey team.Today's episode revolves around two victims: Eric Perardi, an Austin-based real estate developer, and Rebecca Kumar, a hockey mom, whose lives were turned upside down by Youngblood’s elaborate scams. Their experiences may sound like something out of a crime thriller, but they show the danger of falling prey to a master manipulator.Listen to part 2 now:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pretendradioPRETEND+ on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/pretend/id6443456985 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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PRETEND is an investigative true crime podcast about real people who lie for a living — con artists, scammers, and the victims caught in their web. Hosted by journalist Javier Leiva, 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. PRETEND explains how and why deception works without shaming victims, combining ethical journalism with cinematic storytelling. Featured in lists of the best podcasts about con artists and scams, PRETEND investigates crimes of persuasion, trust, and betrayal. New episodes drop regularly with stor...

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