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In 1985, college student Ian Perkins reconnected with a family friend, Fritz Klenner, who told him a secret. He said he was a CIA agent — and offered to let Ian come along on his next mission. To listen early to Part 2 of this story, sign up for Criminal Plus at patreon.com/crimi ...  Show more

In 2021, a Nigerian man heard from a friend who offered him a job opportunity in the U.K. After he arrived he was taken to a hospital, where he found out that he wasn’t there for a job at all - but instead, for a kidney transplant. Today, Phoebe interviews journalist Alexis Okeow ...  Show more

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We just rolled over our 100th episode! Thank you all so much for listening, commenting, and subscribing to this podcast. Over the next few weeks, we are going to look back at some of our favorite moments on the show as we look forward to what's to come. ----- For all links mentio ...  Show more