On a special episode (first released on Aug. 20, 2025) of The Excerpt podcast: Is there a way to reliably spot a con artist? Johnathan Walton says there is. He explains how in his new book, "Anatomy ...

Ever wonder why legitimate businesspeople fall for Ponzi scheme operators and cons? In popular media, they come off as slimy and obvious. In real life, they can be some of the nicest people you would ...

In the world of romance, con artists are master puppeteers of emotion. They skillfully pull at heartstrings, creating a symphony of feelings that can leave even the most cautious individuals ...

The art of the con is just as much a part of human nature as the need for food, shelter, water and clothing. People have been attempting to get something for nothing, or get by with something, for as ...

Former 'Shark Tank' and 'American Ninja Warrior' producer makes career pivot to investigative journalism and podcasting after being duped out of nearly $100,000 by a serial fraudster In 2013, Walton ...