# EP 1 - Hardcore Con - The Shoebox

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Podcast: [Johnathan Walton Media](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johnathan-walton-media-7347015)
Published: 2026-06-16T11:07:02+00:00
Episode link: https://redcircle.com/shows/36d03e77-cc49-48d4-803c-3bdafc4e7539/episodes/e0e953db-022d-43e1-b252-74eac2fd16c9
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## Resource

What on earth could convince an Ivy League-educated journalist to fork over a shoebox with her entire life savings in it to a complete stranger for safekeeping? This is an intricate and complex con involving multiple con artists. And it could happen to any one of us so pay attention to the tricks, the brain hacks and the dark psychology these A-list scammers use to successfully pull off this $50,000 con. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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