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Laci Mosley
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Mosley in June 2021
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Laci Risë Mosley
July 4, 1991 Terrell, Texas, U.S.
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| Education | Liberty High School |
| Alma mater | University of Pittsburgh |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Known for | A Black Lady Sketch Show iCarly (2021) |
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Scam Goddess (podcast) |
Laci Risë Mosley (born July 4, 1991) is an American actress, comedian, and podcaster. She is known for her roles in TV shows like A Black Lady Sketch Show and the iCarly revival. Laci also hosts a popular podcast called Scam Goddess. This podcast talks about different scams and cons from history and today.
As of 2025, Laci Mosley is a main cast member on the Fox comedy show Going Dutch. She also hosts the TV version of her podcast, Scam Goddess.
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Laci Mosley's Career
Acting and Comedy Roles
Laci Mosley's first main acting role was in the 2019 Pop TV series Florida Girls. She also had supporting roles in shows like Single Parents and Insecure. She appeared in the movie The Wedding Year.
In 2020, Mosley provided commentary for Whoopi Goldberg's ABC true crime series The Con.
In 2021, she joined the main cast of A Black Lady Sketch Show for its second season. That same year, she was cast as Harper in the iCarly revival series. After her casting was announced, some fans made unfair comments about her. Writer Franchesca Ramsey defended Mosley, saying her character was not replacing anyone. She also stated that it was wrong to judge Laci before the show even aired.
Laci Mosley performs improv and sketch comedy. She performs at UCB in Los Angeles. She also has a comedy show called #TrapProv with her partner Priscilla Davies. Mosley is part of UCB's Project Rethink. This project started in 2020 to address issues within the organization.
In 2021, Mosley was a guest on the NPR news quiz Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! for four episodes.
In March 2022, it was announced that she would not return for the third season of A Black Lady Sketch Show. This was due to other work commitments. In April 2022, she was cast in a recurring role in the NBC comedy series Lopez vs Lopez.
Scam Goddess Podcast
In September 2019, Laci Mosley started her podcast Scam Goddess. It is produced by Earwolf. On the podcast, she talks about historical and modern cons with other comedian guests. She got the name "Scam Goddess" from hosts of The Daily Zeitgeist podcast. They noticed her frequent research into scam and fraud cases.
Topics covered on the podcast include the Fyre Festival and claims made by Hilaria Baldwin. The podcast was recommended by Vox and Vulture. Sean Malin from Vulture praised Mosley, saying she is very quick with jokes. In October 2020, Conan O'Brien's company Team Coco began co-producing the podcast.
Mosley has won several awards for Scam Goddess. She received two Webby Awards and an iHeartRadio Podcast Award. Mosley also wrote a book related to the podcast. It is titled Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts, and Schemes. The book was released in September 2024. In July 2024, it was announced that Scam Goddess would become a TV show by ABC News.
The television series Scam Goddess premiered on January 16, 2025, on Freeform.
Laci Mosley's Life
Laci Mosley was born in Terrell, Texas. She grew up in Dallas. She attended Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas. She was active in many school groups. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. After college, she lived in New York City for two years. Then she moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014 | History Detectives | Mollie Smith | |
| 2015 | First Dates | Jamie | |
| 2017 | I Want My Phone Back | Studio Audience | 4 episodes |
| 2018 | Insecure | Black Woman | 1 episode; uncredited |
| 2019 | Florida Girls | Jayla | Main role |
| 2019–2020 | Single Parents | Sharon | Recurring role |
| 2020 | Better Call Saul | Honeydew | 1 episode |
| 2021 | A Black Lady Sketch Show | Various Characters | Main role |
| 2021–2023 | iCarly | Harper Bettancourt | Main role, 33 episodes |
| 2022 | Kenan | Rachelle | 1 episode |
| 2022–2023 | Lopez vs Lopez | Brookie | Recurring Cast |
| 2022 | Little Demon | Various voices | 5 episodes |
| 2022 | Sherman's Showcase | Rhonda | 1 episode |
| 2025–present | Going Dutch | Dana Conway | Series regular |
| 2025 | Scam Goddess | Herself (host) | Also consulting producer; adaptation of podcast |
| TBA | Scroll Wheel of Time | Queen Kouchy | Main role |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | 007:... | Bond Girl | Short |
| 2019 | The Wedding Year | Violet | |
| 2023 | The Out-Laws | Marisol | |
| 2024 | Halfrican American | Dezz | Short |
Awards and Nominations
- 2021 – Winner, Webby Awards, Crime & Justice Podcast (for Scam Goddess)
- 2022 – Winner, iHeart Radio Podcast Awards, Best Crime Podcast (for Scam Goddess)
- 2022 – Winner, Webby Awards, Crime & Justice Podcast (for Scam Goddess)
- 2024 – Winner, iHeart Radio Podcast Awards, Best Overall Host (for Scam Goddess)
- 2024 – Winner, The Ambies, Best Performance in Audio Fiction (for Yes We ...)
- 2024 – Nominee, Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Female TV Star – Family Show (for iCarly)
See also
In Spanish: Laci Mosley para niños
