Introducing: 'Hardcore Con' with Johnathan Walton

Pretend - a true crime documentary podcast by Javier Leiva

Jun 30, 202640:57Society & Culture

My friend Johnathan Walton just launched a new show called Hardcore Con, and I had to share it with you. Each episode, he breaks down a con story and the specific psychological tactics scammers use to pull it off. And th...

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