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#409 – Matthew Cox: FBI Most Wanted Con Man – $55 Million in Bank Fraud

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Navigating Mortgage Fraud: Ethics and Consequences

This chapter explores the complex dynamics of mortgage fraud, focusing on the speaker's personal journey within the high-pressure environment of subprime lending. It delves into the ethical dilemmas faced when manipulating identities and documents to secure loans, revealing the internal conflict between financial necessity and moral integrity. The conversation also addresses the broader implications of these actions on borrowers' lives and the challenges within the financial system that drive individuals toward unethical practices.

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