Mortgage Broker Turned Most Wanted Fraudster: Matthew Cox on the MDME Podcast

Matthew Cox is a former mortgage broker who became a secret service most wanted con man. Sentenced to 26 years in Federal prison, he served 12.5 years and is now on parole. He avoided capture for 3 years while he was hunted by the FBI and US Marshalls, and It all started by whiting out a VOR 30-day late. In this episode, Jon Maddux and Matthew Cox discuss Matt's start in the mortgage industry, the first time he committed fraud & how that lead to more, an FBI sting operation, creating fake people & IDs and stealing social security numbers, spending time in prison, the fact that fraud is still prevalent, and Matt's advice to avoid mortgage fraud.  Fraud is a constant issue in the mortgage industry and can be particularly prevalent in difficult economic times. This discussion is intended to inform the listener about the techniques that fraudsters may use in carrying out their schemes, as well as the danger that mortgage fraud poses to individuals and businesses throughout the life cycle of a mortgage loan.