Anatomy of a Con Artist

“Johnathan Walton has written a master class on how to spot scammers, con artists, grifters, and thieves. And his storytelling reads like a crime mystery novel. A must-read.”—Joe Navarro, FBI Special Agent (Ret.) and author of the international bestseller Dangerous Personalities “Conversationally written, grippingly told, and full of practical advice. Anatomy of a Con Artist yanks the veil off the suite of tricks swindlers use to ensnare even the most skeptical targets. Con artists should fear Walton.”—Waylon Cunningham, Pulitzer Prize–winning Reuters business reporter “I've watched with admiration as Walton has turned lemons into lemonade—by outing the criminal who wronged him, creating a hit podcast about how he did it, and now, writing this fine new book about how you, too, can spot a hustler.”—Lisa Napoli, nationally bestselling author of Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie “Anatomy of a Con Artist is a compelling and insightful guide to understanding the tactics of scammers. Walton's expertise shines through as he breaks down fourteen key red flags, offering readers practical tools to protect themselves from manipulation. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to navigate the world with greater awareness and avoid falling victim to con artists.”—Carlos Verdoni, Economic Crimes Detective, Sarasota, Florida “I’m a victim of a con artist and lost all my money. And they were waving every single one of these red flags at me and I didn’t realize it until reading this book. Don’t be like me. Learn these red flags so you can spot these evil people before they get you.”—Vanessa Spatz, victim of red flag #1, swindled out of her savings