In this episode of FAKD, we're diving into the surprisingly large world of fake guitar players on social media. With millions of views and followers on the line, some creators have built entire audiences by appearing to play instruments they may not actually know how to play, using pre-recorded tracks, editing tricks, and carefully crafted videos.

Joining us is TikTok creator Samee (@sameeguitar), who has made it his mission to expose fake performances and educate viewers on how to spot them. We talk about how this trend exploded online, why so many people get fooled, whether it's harmless entertainment or outright deception, and the biggest red flags to look for when watching a "live" performance.

In a world where algorithms often reward appearance over talent, this episode asks a simple question: Does authenticity in music still matter?

What if the FBI didn't break into a criminal network… but convinced the criminals to invite the FBI inside?

In one of the most unbelievable law enforcement operations in history, the FBI secretly built an encrypted phone company called ANOM and sold it directly to organized crime groups around the world. Drug cartels, mafia members, money launderers, and hitmen all trusted the devices—completely unaware that every message they sent was being copied to federal agents.

This is the story of Operation Trojan Shield, the three-year undercover operation that led to more than 800 arrests, millions in seized assets, and the dismantling of criminal networks across the globe.

In this episode of FAKD, we break down the strange world of social media psychics, viral predictions, and the psychology behind why people believe them. From TikTok fortune tellers to a bizarre claim that aliens could abduct soccer players during a World Cup match, we look at how psychics operate, why vague predictions spread so fast, and how failed prophecies quietly disappear.

We also explore cold reading, confirmation bias, survivorship bias, and the attention economy that rewards the wildest claims online. Are these predictions supernatural insight, lucky guesses, or just really good marketing?

Sometimes the real mystery isn’t the prediction.

It’s why people keep believing it.