Shark Tank Producer Was Scammed: How to Identify the Red Flags of Grifters

Shark Tank Producer Was Scammed: How to Identify the Red Flags of Grifters

Con artists aren’t always shady figures in dark alleys—they might be your new romantic partner, a friendly neighbor, a generous new business contact, or even a charismatic employee. As Emmy-winning TV producer Johnathan Walton puts it, “Con artists don’t outsmart you. They out-feel you.” This week on The Small Business Radio Show, I interviewed Walton, a former reporter and producer behind shows like Shark Tank, who fell victim to an elaborate s…