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

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