Ep 333: Con Men and Coercive Control: The Psychology of Deception with Sarah Ferris, Part 1

We all like to think we would know a conman when we see one – that’s what savvy Sarah Ferris thought when her sister Emma introduced her to the man she met on Tinder. His name was Andrew Tonks – only it wasn’t. His real name was Andrew W C Tonks Thomson. After six months of dating him he conned her out of more than $250,000. Together with her sister, Sarah, and a brilliant group of women – they didn't let him get away it and turned the tables on him. They made a podcast about it as it happened in real time called Conning the Con. And Tonks/Tomson is still making headlines, having been charged with offences relating to six more victims and a new trial in the Supreme Court. You won’t want to miss this. Listen and learn about: • Grooming, manipulation, and the psychology of influence; • Why intelligent, capable people can be targeted and entrapped; • The importance of recognising patterns - not isolated incidents; • Trusting your instincts and understanding risk; • Prevention, awareness, and protecting yourself and others; 🎧 Listen, learn, and share - you could change your life. Clip Find Sarah here: Sarah Ferris CONmunity Podcast Klooghless Podcast Watching Two Detectives: Stop the Killing Instagram: New charges: Thank You to the Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors:Amplify your spring look with Thrive Causemetics. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/ANALYSTS for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll use. Head to Quince.com/CRIMEANALYST for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Laura’s Resources and Training information: Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website Leave a 5* Review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ep 333: Con Men and Coercive Control: The Psychology of Deception with Sarah Ferris, Part 1 is an episode from Crime Analyst.

This episode is 57:27 long.

This episode was published on May 4, 2026.

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