How to Scam Doctors and Nurses as a Fake Pastor
How did three men posing as Pastors scam the medical community of nearly $30 Million? Find out in this video!
Snakes in a Church
It's one of the Ten Commandments—Thou shalt not steal. One would think a trio of church-going men who identified themselves as pastors would be sure to follow the rules they preach every week.
Father Jali, Frimpong, and Johnson
For Dennis Jali, John Frimpong, and Arley Johnson, scamming was easy. They held key executive positions at a mysterious Maryland-based corporation that was ultimately responsible for swindling millions of dollars from unsuspecting investors.
The 1st Million
To successfully operate such a large-scale scam and avoid detection, Jali, Frimpong, and Johnson ran three separate companies, all of which were lying about the true nature of their work.
Slither and Scam
How exactly did these professional liars get people to buy into their blatant scheme? Their operation was complex and nefarious. They victimized generous individuals who believed they were dealing with religious men of God.
"Investment" Basics
Jali, Frimpong, and Johnson made it clear to prospective investors that they knew exactly what they were doing. They assured investors that the money would be safe, secure, and multiplying in the foreign and cryptocurrency markets.
The Ponzi Pyramid
The money that First Million collected was not being invested as promised. Instead, it was tossed into a Ponzi scheme setup that kept investors paid appropriately and the owners of First Million very rich.
FBI Feelings
In May of 2019, it all came crashing down. Federal investigators had begun looking into First Million's business dealings, having identified Ponzi-scheme-like activity in the Maryland-based company.
Aftermath
Their widespread scam touched the lives (and pockets) of roughly 1200 people nationwide. A significant portion of the victims were African immigrants working in the medical field, but the Ponzi trio targeted anyone and everyone.
