Matthew Cox on Identity Theft and Mortgage Fraud, A Shocking Cautionary Tale

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In this gripping episode, Knowledge Coop CEO Ken Perry sits down with notorious fraudster Matthew Cox to dive into the shocking details of his criminal exploits within the mortgage industry. Cox, who masterminded elaborate identity theft schemes, reveals how he manipulated the system to create entirely new identities using the information of unsuspecting individuals. From obtaining driver's licenses and SSNs, to financing cars and opening bank accounts—all in someone else's name—Cox explains the step-by-step process he used to stay undetected for years. This episode provides a rare and unsettling glimpse into the mind of a mortgage industry criminal who was able to outsmart the system and evade capture for far too long.