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Ex-Scammer Reveals Shocking Fraud Tactics | Matthew Cox DSHH #1311

Apr 9, 2025
01:41:46

Ex-scammer Matthew Cox joins Sean Kelly on the Digital Social Hour to reveal shocking fraud tactics that will leave you speechless! 😱 From synthetic identities to elaborate real estate scams, Matthew shares how he masterminded operations that fooled banks, corporations, and even law enforcement. 🚨


This episode is packed with valuable insights into the mind of a fraudster, his unbelievable journey through the criminal underworld, and the hard lessons he learned along the way. Matthew talks about life after prison, adjusting to a changed world, and how he reinvented himself. Whether it’s fake IDs, synthetic identities, or secret systems, this is one story you don’t want to miss!


🎙️ Tune in now to hear one of the craziest stories ever shared on the podcast. Don’t miss out—watch now and subscribe for more insider secrets. 📺 Hit that subscribe button and stay tuned for more eye-opening stories on the Digital Social Hour with Sean Kelly! 🚀 Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!


CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

00:27 - Matthew Cox’s Life Before Prison

01:24 - Adjusting to Life After 13 Years in Prison

04:46 - Problems Faced in Prison

07:36 - Race Relations and Dynamics in Prison

14:01 - Mortgage Fraud Techniques Today

18:02 - Real Estate Fraud Strategies Today

22:10 - Purchasing Fake W2s and Pay Stubs

25:25 - Long-Term Planning in Fraud Schemes

26:14 - Obtaining a Fake Social Security Number

30:10 - Creating a $40 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme

33:10 - Developing a $200 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme

38:53 - Getting Caught by the FBI

40:59 - The Wire Fraud Scam Explained

46:12 - Running a Second Scam After the First

49:09 - Creating Fake Bank Statements for Fraud

56:07 - Consequences of Getting Caught

56:58 - Helping Friends Commit Fraud

1:02:42 - Tree Trimming Business Venture

1:06:08 - The FBI Finally Tracks Down Josh

1:09:10 - Escape with a Bipolar Girlfriend

1:18:15 - Government Seizure of Assets

1:20:14 - The Secret Service Arrests Matt

1:24:55 - Matthew's Arrest and Guilty Plea

1:26:20 - Matthew's 26-Year Sentence

1:30:04 - Reducing His Sentence by 7 Years

1:33:17 - Matthew's Last Con: Early Release from Prison

1:36:13 - Matthew's Final Legal Battles

1:36:24 - Matthew's Sentence Reduction Process

1:36:30 - Life in the Halfway House

1:36:39 - Launching the Podcast

1:36:49 - Matthew's True Crime Book Series

1:37:19 - Current Relationships with Co-Conspirators

1:37:50 - Where to Find Matthew's Podcast


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