About this episode
Ex-scammer Matthew Cox joins Sean Kelly on the Digital Social Hour to reveal shocking fraud tactics that will leave you speechless! 😱 From synthetic identities to elaborate real estate scams, Matthew shares how he masterminded operations that fooled banks, corporations, and even law enforcement. 🚨 This episode is packed with valuable insights into the mind of a fraudster, his unbelievable journey through the criminal underworld, and the hard lessons he learned along the way. Matthew talks about life after prison, adjusting to a changed world, and how he reinvented himself. Whether it’s fake IDs, synthetic identities, or secret systems, this is one story you don’t want to miss! 🎙️ Tune in now to hear one of the craziest stories ever shared on the podcast. Don’t miss out—watch now and subscribe for more insider secrets. 📺 Hit that subscribe button and stay tuned for more eye-opening stories on the Digital Social Hour with Sean Kelly! 🚀 Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments below! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Matthew Cox’s Life Before Prison 01:24 - Adjusting to Life After 13 Years in Prison 04:46 - Problems Faced in Prison 07:36 - Race Relations and Dynamics in Prison 14:01 - Mortgage Fraud Techniques Today 18:02 - Real Estate Fraud Strategies Today 22:10 - Purchasing Fake W2s and Pay Stubs 25:25 - Long-Term Planning in Fraud Schemes 26:14 - Obtaining a Fake Social Security Number 30:10 - Creating a $40 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme 33:10 - Developing a $200 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme 38:53 - Getting Caught by the FBI 40:59 - The Wire Fraud Scam Explained 46:12 - Running a Second Scam After the First 49:09 - Creating Fake Bank Statements for Fraud 56:07 - Consequences of Getting Caught 56:58 - Helping Friends Commit Fraud 1:02:42 - Tree Trimming Business Venture 1:06:08 - The FBI Finally Tracks Down Josh 1:09:10 - Escape with a Bipolar Girlfriend 1:18:15 - Government Seizure of Assets 1:20:14 - The Secret Service Arrests Matt 1:24:55 - Matthew's Arrest and Guilty Plea 1:26:20 - Matthew's 26-Year Sentence 1:30:04 - Reducing His Sentence by 7 Years 1:33:17 - Matthew's Last Con: Early Release from Prison 1:36:13 - Matthew's Final Legal Battles 1:36:24 - Matthew's Sentence Reduction Process 1:36:30 - Life in the Halfway House 1:36:39 - Launching the Podcast 1:36:49 - Matthew's True Crime Book Series 1:37:19 - Current Relationships with Co-Conspirators 1:37:50 - Where to Find Matthew's Podcast APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com GUEST: Matthew Cox https://www.youtube.com/@InsideTrueCrime https://www.instagram.com/insidetruecrime/ LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ #truecrime #crime #realestate #matthewcox #softwhiteunderbelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .