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The Greatest Scam Ever Written | 7. Call Me Blade

2024/9/12
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Smoke Screen: The Greatest Scam Ever Written

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Patrice Runner, the alleged mastermind, initiates contact with the journalist, Rachel Brown, from prison. They begin a complex relationship built on cautious conversations and email exchanges, with Patrice deflecting sensitive questions about the scam. Rachel delves into Patrice's background, exploring his childhood in Montreal, his fascination with copywriting, and his early ambition to become rich.
  • Patrice Runner contacted Rachel Brown after she sent him a handwritten letter.
  • Patrice was born in Montreal in 1966.
  • He was fascinated by copywriting since age 15.
  • Patrice claims his father worked for the Secret Service, which is difficult to verify.

Shownotes Transcript

Our host writes a handwritten letter to the mastermind behind the Duval letters in 2023. He’s impressed and reaches out. He’s never spoken to a journalist before. They start exchanging emails and calls. Eventually she visits him behind bars. Soon, a jury will decide his fate. What will he reveal to her? And how can Rachel be sure it’s the truth? 

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