Johnathan Walton

Jonathan Walton, a former TV producer and con artist hunter, reveals his gripping journey through deception. After losing nearly $100,000 to someone posing as an heiress, he shares the 14 universal red flags to help others avoid being scammed. Walton's anecdotes include a family saga of a Jamaican Ponzi scheme and an encounter with unconventional friends in tracking a fugitive scammer. He emphasizes that even the wisest can fall prey to emotional manipulation, highlighting the critical need for awareness in navigating social interactions.

Johnathan Walton, an Emmy-winning television producer and investigative podcaster, reveals shocking insights about con artists in our lives. Drawing from his own harrowing story of losing $100,000 to someone he trusted, Walton discusses the emotional manipulation tactics used by scammers. He emphasizes that con artists often look like friends or family, making them hard to spot. Listeners learn to identify key red flags, including the alarming behavior of overly generous individuals, to better protect themselves from deception.

Join Johnathan Walton, a writer and producer, alongside TJ Dominguez, a Cuban-American turned cocaine smuggler. They delve into TJ's wild journey from being scammed out of $100,000 to working for Pablo Escobar, revealing the shocking twists of deceit and ambition. The duo shares entertaining anecdotes about the glamour and danger of the drug trade while highlighting the absurdity of life’s unexpected turns. Plus, Johnathan discusses his personal experiences with scams, offering a unique perspective on the world of con artists.