Swindled 110. The Mess (Eric C. Conn)
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May 13, 2024 
Guest Eric C. Conn, known for the largest disability fraud case in US history, discusses the abuse of Social Security Disability Insurance. The podcast delves into scandals, legal battles, and his extravagant lifestyle, showcasing the corruption in disability claims approval and the aftermath faced by his clients.
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Larry Pop's Fraud
- Larry Pop, declared legally blind, was caught on video driving and working.
- He defrauded SSDI for $175,000 and served one year in prison.
Puerto Rican Conspiracy
- Puerto Rico had unusually high SSDI approvals, triggering investigations.
- Samuel Torres Crespo orchestrated a scheme involving fake disabilities and bribed doctors.
NYC First Responders and Judge Daugherty
- A 2014 case revealed $400 million in fraudulent benefits paid to NYC firefighters and cops.
- A Wall Street Journal article exposed Judge Daugherty's unusually high approval rate, leading to a larger investigation.