Conn Man: The $550 Million Social Security Heist

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Conn Man: The $550 Million Social Security Heist

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He called himself “Mr. Social Security.” In reality, Eric C. Conn was the mastermind behind one of the largest disability fraud schemes in U.S. history. From glowing billboards in Eastern Kentucky to a 19-foot statue of Abraham Lincoln, Conn built a flashy empire on a foundation of bribes and fake medical records.

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This is the wild story of a lawyer who defrauded the government out of $550 million, the whistleblowers who risked everything to stop him, and the devastating humanitarian crisis left in his wake. We cover his rise, his ridiculous life on the run (including a fake passport and a puppy), and the tragic aftermath for thousands of former clients who lost everything.

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