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The 5 Most Triflin’-Ass Scammers, Ranked
Salute those for whom creepin’ on a come-up is a core competency!
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5. T.I.
Earlier this year, dude was fined by the SEC for promoting fraudulent cryptocurrency. And more recently, he claimed tea cured his case of Covid-19 because the virus “starts in the throat” — so he might just be a snake oil salesman, too. Whatever the case, unless it’s music he’s slangin’, it’s best to steer clear.
4. Tyrone Hankerson
Some wouldn’t call what Tyrone Hankerson (allegedly) did — embezzling funds from Howard University to reward himself trips, drip, and luxuries that most undergrads could only dream of — a scam. But it sure did look like he was having a damn good time (allegedly) spending other people’s money.
3. Joanne the Scammer
Perhaps the most beloved scammer to ever scam. A finesse gawd among mere swindlers. The perfect parody of housewives who can’t help but to swipe shit from department stores. Salute a fur-coat-wearing icon in a wobbly wig who stays on the run.
