Today, I'm joined by Jim Grinstead of the Scams and Cons Podcast as we delve into two scam-related old time radio podcasts.Today's 1st Mystery:First up, there's no such thing as easy money. That's a lesson a rich young man learns as he's forced to lure his friends into the clutches of a big-time gambler to square his own debts. Can magician-turned-detective Mike Trent help? We find out in this episode of Easy Money, "The Gallopping Ivories"Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 14, 1954Originating in New YorkStarring: Larry Haines as Mike Trent; Ralph Bell; Peter Fernandez; Maurice TarplinToday's 2nd Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero go after a gang of con-men who are victimizing the families of recently deceased people in the Big Betty.Original Air Date: November 23, 1950Originating in Los AngelesStarring: Jack Webb as Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Ben RomeroSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: hilip, Patreon supporter since June of 2023Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

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