Episode 20
A Hiker's Trail of Lies: Part 1
The Perfect Scam · AARP - Host Frank Abagnale and Will Johnson
September 14, 201825m 18s
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Show Notes
When Melissa met Jeff Cantwell online, the two connected immediately. He was friendly, well spoken and shared her love of the outdoors. Jeff told Melissa stories of the daunting hikes he'd completed and shared the tragic loss of his family in a car accident. But these were just stories: In reality, Jeff "Cantwell" was Jeff Caldwell, a con man who'd spent decades ripping off members of the close-knit outdoor community.