Scamfluencers Alan Todd May: Black Gold, Red Flags | 190
Dec 1, 2025
Alan Todd May's wild journey is a thrilling rollercoaster of deception. With charm and audacity, he posed as a wealthy Texas oilman, running elaborate scams, even from prison. His flee-from-the-law antics included a high-society reinvention in Palm Beach, complete with lavish parties. However, attention-seeking led to his downfall, as a simple photo exposed his true identity. The intricate web of lies finally unraveled, culminating in his arrest and sentencing. Tune in for a fascinating story of ambition, betrayal, and the high cost of greed.
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Faking The Texas Oil Tycoon Lifestyle
- Alan Todd May built a lavish oilman persona to impress employees and Dallas elites while running Prosper Oil and Gas.
- He used extravagant gifts, parties, and expensive cars to sustain belief in his fake success.
Phony Conventions That Kept Paying
- In the 1990s Alan ran fake conventions selling exhibitor booths and pocketed deposits without holding events.
- He even continued the scam from prison by patching calls through an accomplice to fool victims.
Truths Make Lies More Convincing
- The most convincing cons rest on partial truths and credible detail to lower suspicion.
- Alan leveraged small real oil ties and insider knowledge to make big lies believable.