PRETEND

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Ratings

2.5K

Avg rating

★ 4.7 /5

Episodes

365

Cadence

1.1 ep/wk

Latest episode

3 days ago

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👥 Audience demographics

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Gender split

Male 28% Female 72%

Age · peak 18-24

13-1712%

18-2434%

25-3428%

35-4417%

45+9%

Top geographies

United States34%
India11%
United Kingdom8%
Brazil6%
Indonesia5%

Likely interests

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About

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 stories that reveal how manipulation shapes modern life, both online and off. PRETEND is produced by Creative Babble, LLC. © 2026 Creative Babble LLC [CLAIM:B6BT3XC4]