Oh My Fraud13 Aug 2025

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
(20:32) - The Pool Problem
(22:55) - Con Artists Don't Outsmart You
(37:37) - The Final Scam and Realization
(44:45) - Confrontation and Recording
(46:13) - Police Inaction and Persistence
(48:14) - Building a Case
(52:06) - The Arrest and Legal Battle
(55:30) - The Trial and Conviction
(01:00:26) - Post-Conviction and New Scams
(01:03:15) - Extradition and Ongoing Pursuit
(01:08:12) - Reflections and Lessons Learned
(01:22:20) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

BUY JONATHAN'S BOOK
Anatomy of a Con Artist [Penguin Random House]

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Queen of the Con [Spotify]

Queen of the Con [Instagram]

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