The John Fox Wine Fraud - A Berkeley Ponzi Scheme

John Fox seemed like a connoisseur of the finer things. As the founder of a prestigious wine store in Berkeley, California, he rubbed elbows with elite collectors and promised customers rare, high-end bottles—some worth thousands.But behind the shelves of vintage wines and charm, Fox was quietly orchestrating one of the largest wine fraud schemes in U.S. history. Over the course of nearly a decade, he ran a full-blown Ponzi scheme, selling bottles he didn’t own and never planned to deliver, scamming wine lovers out of more than $45 million.So how did he get away with it for so long? And what finally brought his operation crashing down?Join us as we uncork this intoxicating tale of greed, deception, and sour grapes.Connect with Us: 📍 Facebook Group: Housewives of True Crime Group 📸 Instagram & TikTok: @housewivesoftruecrimeSupport the Podcast: ❤️ Patreon: Become a Member ☕ Donations: Support the ShowAdvertising Inquiries: Click Here🌐 Website: www.housewivesoftruecrime.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Acorns and use my code acorns.com/clink for a great deal: https://www.acorns.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy