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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Johnathan Walton and Mair (aka Marianne) Smyth at Smyth's tree-trimming party (December 2013). Courtesy of Johnathan Walton “I can ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -Reality show producer Jonathan Walton is not your average scam victim. After losing nearly $100,000 to a career con artist, Walton set out to take her down and then went on to ...

Shows about con artists are some of the most fun and memorable TV content, and we just love to see charming and intelligent people use their powers for bad things. Whether you find con artists ...

Grifters and con artists might be the shadiest characters on TV, but damn, do we love them. Whether they’re pulling off elaborate heists, spinning lies so smoothly you’d believe every word, or ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Author Johnathan Walton shares his experience being scammed out of nearly $100,000 by a con artist, and gives advice to help others avoid falling victim themselves. Find Walton's ...

NORRISTOWN — It was a crime of greed, deception and betrayal. A Bucks County woman prosecutors dubbed “a professional con artist” is behind bars for draining the bank account of an Abington man she ...

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 ...

LAKELANDS ON PHOENIX STREET. THE SHERIFF IN YANCEY COUNTY IS WARNING PEOPLE OF CON ARTISTS ACCUSED OF PREYING ON PEOPLE WHO ARE ALREADY DEALING WITH SIGNIFICANT LOSS AND HARDSHIP. AFTER HALLOWEEN.