Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime Podcast Top 10 Matt Cox Crime Stories Of All Time!
Dec 30, 2025
Get ready for a wild ride as intriguing fraud stories unfold! A guest reveals jaw-dropping techniques for identity theft, including exploiting convenience checks and assembling an ATM fraud crew. The unexpected romance in prison leads to contraband smuggling until a shocking betrayal turns everything upside down. Meanwhile, hear about a teenage stowaway who survives a plane ride in a wheel well. The conversation dives into the gritty realities of prison life, highlighting social dynamics and the power of humor in dark places.
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Timing Gaps In Bank Posting Create Risk Windows
- Guest (Butch) highlighted how banks' posting delays and instant-availability rules create exploitable timing windows.
- He exploited those gaps by coordinating deposits and rapid withdrawals before reversals could process.
Running Fraud Like A Business
- Guest (Butch) ran a one-bedroom “office” where workers brought account folders and temp cards to be used in ATM drops.
- He tracked who owed him via a BlackBerry and paid heads and drops while scaling into a structured crew.
Information Advantage Drives Longevity
- Guest (Butch) noted fraud schemes decay quickly when participants stop sharing updated bank tactics.
- Staying in the operational loop mattered more than raw scale; isolated operators quickly failed.