August 13, 2025

Meet the Fraud Victim-Turned-Vigilante

1 hour 26 minutes

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

(22:14) - The Pool Problem

(24:37) - Con Artists Don't Outsmart You

(40:00) - The Final Scam and Realization

(47:08) - Confrontation and Recording

(48:36) - Police Inaction and Persistence

(50:37) - Building a Case

(54:29) - The Arrest and Legal Battle

(57:53) - The Trial and Conviction

(01:02:49) - Post-Conviction and New Scams

(01:05:38) - Extradition and Ongoing Pursuit

(01:10:35) - Reflections and Lessons Learned

(01:24:43) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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

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Sources:

Queen of the Con [Spotify]

Queen of the Con [Instagram]

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