Oh My Fraud Meet the Fraud Victim-Turned-Vigilante
When Johnathan Walton learned that his best friend had conned him out of nearly $100,000, his first instinct was a little unusual—he told anyone who would listen about what happened. The story that ensued consumed his life for several years, ultimately sending his career in unexpected directions, with a hit podcast, assisting other victims with their frauds, and now, his new book, Anatomy of a Con Artist.
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- (00:00) - Introduction and Podcast Overview
- (05:01) - Meet Jonathan Walton
- (07:32) - Jonathan's Early Life and Career
- (22:14) - The Pool Problem
- (24:37) - Con Artists Don't Outsmart You
- (40:00) - The Final Scam and Realization
- (47:08) - Confrontation and Recording
- (48:36) - Police Inaction and Persistence
- (50:37) - Building a Case
- (54:29) - The Arrest and Legal Battle
- (57:53) - The Trial and Conviction
- (01:02:49) - Post-Conviction and New Scams
- (01:05:38) - Extradition and Ongoing Pursuit
- (01:10:35) - Reflections and Lessons Learned
- (01:24:43) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Anatomy of a Con Artist [Penguin Random House]
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