Exposing the Hollywood Con Queen

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
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Chapters & Sections (120)

0:12 Introduction to a Hollywood Scam chapter 1
0:12 Scammers Targeting Hollywood Elite
1:02 The Impersonation Scheme Unfolds chapter 3
1:02 Journalist's Initial Investigation
2:03 Victims of the Impersonation Scheme
3:04 Investigating Further and Speaking with a Victim
4:07 A Man's Experience with a Scam chapter 3
4:07 The Damaging Effects of the Experience
5:10 The Extent of the Scam and Its Impact
6:13 Unraveling the Mystery of the Scam
8:15 The Scam and Its Financial Impact chapter 5
8:15 Scammers' Motivations and Methods
8:46 The Nature of the Scam
9:17 Constant Effort and Manipulation
10:20 The Psychological Payoff
11:26 Sadistic Behavior and Manipulation
12:27 Pathological Liars and Their Behavior chapter 3
12:27 Characteristics of Pathological Liars
12:58 Motivations Behind Lying
14:02 Examples of Reckless and Whimsical Lies
16:07 Understanding Psychopathy and Pathological Liars chapter 3
16:07 Learning about Personality Disorders and Deception
17:12 The Pleasure of Manipulation and Deception
18:43 Analyzing Pathological Liars and Their Behavior
19:15 Investigating a Complicated Person chapter 3
19:15 Conversations with the Individual
20:18 Deciding to Pursue the Story Further
21:55 The Viral Article and Ongoing Investigation
22:57 Deciding to Write a Book chapter 4
22:57 Selling the Book Idea and Initial Research
23:29 Collaboration with Chris Smith and Pandemic Challenges
24:01 Tracking Down the Scammer
25:34 The Food Influencer's Instagram Persona
26:37 Introduction to the Food Influencer chapter 1
26:37 Description of the Food Influencer's Lifestyle and Content
27:09 The Instagram Interview and Location Discussion chapter 4
27:09 Impact of COVID-19 on the Interviewee's Movements
27:42 The Instagram Interview and Half-Truths
28:13 Discussion of the Urban Landscape and Lack of Definitive Landmark
29:15 The Interviewee's Claim to be in London and Investigation
30:18 Identifying the Scammer's Location chapter 3
30:18 Recognizing a Familiar Location
31:21 Reverse Engineering the Images
32:58 Identifying the Scammer's Accommodation
34:33 Investigation into a Scammer's Activities chapter 4
34:33 Initial Encounter with the Scammer and Concerns about Hiding
35:03 FBI Investigation and Global Efforts to Gather Information
35:36 Global Reach of the Scammer's Activities and Investigation Complexity
36:41 Difficulty in Communicating with the Scammer and Gathering Information
38:21 Concerns and Contemplation chapter 5
38:21 Avoiding Danger and Considering Consequences
38:52 Motivations for Approaching Him
39:56 Initial Encounter and Deception
40:27 Genuine Curiosity and Intrinsic Value
41:31 Plan and Expectations
42:03 Author's Motivation for Conversations chapter 5
42:03 Importance of Direct Conversation with Subject
42:34 Author's Need for Understanding and Perspective
43:06 Big Picture Takeaway from Conversations
43:39 Storytelling and Fantasy
44:09 Descriptive Power and Imagination
46:16 The Scammer's Universe of Stories chapter 4
46:16 The Scammer's Embedded Stories and Fantasies
47:19 Navigating the Con's Complex Web of Deception
47:51 Inhabiting the Scammer's Imagination and Fantasies
48:53 The Con's Evolution and New Victims
49:23 Investigating the Con and its Victims chapter 1
49:23 Uncovering the Scammer's Latest Scheme
50:57 Investigation and Indictment chapter 3
50:57 Remorse and Investigations
51:29 Grand Jury Indictment and Legal Proceedings
52:01 Podcast Revelation and Public Ousting
55:41 Arrest and Extradition chapter 5
55:41 Arrest During Conversation
56:13 Reasons for Arrest and Extradition
56:44 Extradition Process and Charges
57:49 Appeal and Pending Extradition
58:51 Evidence Against Harvey and Previous Conviction
1:00:28 Prison Life and White Collar Crime chapter 3
1:00:28 Conviction and Incarceration in Jakarta
1:01:31 Bomb Threats and Prison Life
1:02:04 Court Hearings and Mental Health
1:04:44 US-UK Plea Agreement Negotiations chapter 3
1:04:44 US-UK Negotiation Example
1:05:15 European Sentencing Approaches
1:05:45 US vs European Sentencing Practices
1:08:20 Discussion about Death Penalty Case chapter 4
1:08:20 Harvey's Situation and Book Release
1:09:52 Author's Experience with the Case
1:10:54 Contacting Harvey and Moving On
1:11:56 Author's Background and Move to France
1:12:29 Introduction and Background chapter 3
1:12:29 Early Career and Move to France
1:13:01 Current Work and Projects
1:14:02 Interviews with Criminals
1:16:39 Defending the actions of a perpetrator chapter 5
1:16:39 Justifying the actions of a perpetrator
1:17:12 Personal experiences with financial institutions and identity theft
1:17:44 Rationalizing one's own wrongdoings
1:18:17 Linking upbringing to criminal behavior
1:18:48 The complexity of human nature and the potential for both good and bad behavior
1:19:55 Reflecting on Personal Trajectory chapter 5
1:19:55 Identifying Commonalities and Insights
1:20:26 Influence of Memoir Writing and Self-Reflection
1:20:57 Examining Childhood Experiences and Personality Development
1:21:28 Focusing on Introspection and Personal Growth
1:21:59 Exploring the Impact of Childhood Environment on Life Choices
1:23:32 Reflecting on Past Experiences and Self-Doubt chapter 2
1:23:32 Self-Justification and Criticism of Others
1:24:34 Verbal Abuse and Childhood Trauma
1:26:35 Struggles with Moving and Financial Independence chapter 3
1:26:35 Initial Struggle with Moving and Financial Independence
1:27:06 Embracing Brazen Behavior and Feeling Good About Self
1:28:39 Enjoying the Interview Process and Storytelling
1:29:42 Starting a New Life After Prison chapter 5
1:29:42 Finding a New Path After Prison
1:30:15 Exploring YouTube and Online Opportunities
1:30:45 Sharing Life Experiences Through Interviews
1:31:48 Building a Career and Paying Bills
1:32:54 Diversifying Income Streams and Business Ventures

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