USC Lecturer Barry Landreth's Real Estate Con Exposed | Fraud Squad | S1 E13

A trusted teacher. A too-good-to-miss deal. Then the trap snaps shut. Fraud Squad dives into the shocking case of USC lecturer Barry Landreth, who leveraged the classroom’s trust to sell a high-return Chicago development that never added up. Hear how a missing “Addendum C,” fake email personas, and stalling excuses unraveled into an FBI takedown. Plus, go inside today’s organized auto theft rings: containers bound overseas, VIN cloning, and keyless-entry hacks that can crack cars in minutes. Interpol’s staggering stolen vehicle files set the stage, while expert Craig Hanniford lays out practical steps to protect your ride and what to do the moment it goes missing. Naomi Joy exposes how counterfeit credit cards are made and the simple habits that stop thieves cold, followed by real street stories that hit close to home. Watch till the end for smart, usable fraud prevention tips you can put into action today. #FraudSquad #BarryLandreth #RealEstateFraud #AutoTheft #VINCloning #CreditCardFraud #FraudPrevention