Chasing Phil The Adventures of Two Undercover FBI Agents with the World Most Charming Con Man 1st Edition by David Howard ISBN 1509821058 9781509821051

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ISBN 10: 1509821058
ISBN 13: 9781509821051
Author: David Howard 
A thrilling true crime caper bursting with colorful characters and awash in 70s glamour, based on the FBI’s first white collar undercover sting.

1977, the Thunderbird Motel. Jim Wedick and Jack Brennan–two fresh-faced, maverick FBI agents–were about to embark on their agency’s first wire-wearing undercover mission. Their target? Charismatic, globe-trotting con man Phil Kitzer, whom some called the world’s greatest swindler. From the Thunderbird, the three men took off to Cleveland, to Miami, to Hawaii, to London–meeting other members of Kitzer’s crime syndicate, known as The Fraternity, at each stop and witnessing the big cons he pulled there. As the young agents became further entangled in Kitzer’s outrageous schemes over the next year, they also grew to respect him–even care for him. And Kitzer began to think of Wedick and Brennan like sons, schooling them in everything from writing bad checks to picking up women.

Kitzer was at the center of dozens of multimillion dollar scams, but the FBI was reluctant to turn its attention away from the anti-communist initiatives left over from J. Edgar Hoover’s tenure. Wedick and Brennan disobeyed direct orders again and again on their yearlong adventure with Phil, but, ultimately, they triumphed and took down The Fraternity. The case resulted in dozens of arrests and forever changed the FBI, ushering in an era of undercover work and a focus on organized and white-collar crime that continues to this day.

The bonds that Kitzer formed with Wedick and Brennan, amazingly, survived his arrest–they convinced Kitzer to work for them after he’d been caught. The relationships between these three form the emotional center of this jet-setting sting. Anchored by big characters, Chasing Phil is high drama and great fun, delivered by an effortless storyteller.

Chasing Phil The Adventures of Two Undercover FBI Agents with the World Most Charming Con Man 1st Edition Table of contents:

Chapter 1: The Man Who Would Be King

• Introducing Phil: The World’s Most Charming Con Man
• Early Days of the Investigation
• First Impressions and the Agent’s Challenge

Chapter 2: Undercover Beginnings

• The FBI’s Role in Tackling Financial Fraud
• Initial Attempts to Infiltrate Phil’s World
• The Agents’ First Encounters with the Con Man’s Operations

Chapter 3: The Charm Offensive

• How Phil Manipulates and Charms Those Around Him
• The Psychology of a Con Artist
• The Agents’ Struggles to Keep Their Cover

Chapter 4: Entering the World of Deception

• Immersing in the Underworld of Cons and Schemes
• The Real-Life Risks of Undercover Work
• Gaining Trust: The Fine Line Between Agent and Mark

Chapter 5: Tracking the Trail

• Following Phil’s Movement: Tactics and Strategy
• The Complexities of Gathering Evidence on a Master Conman
• How Phil Always Seems One Step Ahead

Chapter 6: Unraveling the Con

• The Process of Piecing Together Phil’s Web of Lies
• Discovering the Scale of the Deception
• The Challenges of Proving the Crime

Chapter 7: Crossing Paths

• Moments of Tension as the Agents Get Closer to Their Target
• Close Calls and Near Misses with Phil
• Phil’s Counter Moves: How He Evaded Capture for So Long

Chapter 8: The Long Game

• The Patience Required in Undercover Operations
• Collaborating with Other Law Enforcement Agencies
• Handling the Emotional and Mental Toll of the Investigation

Chapter 9: Breaking the Case

• The Moment When Everything Comes Together
• The FBI’s Strategy to Finally Bring Phil Down
• The Role of Intelligence, Technology, and Tactics

Chapter 10: The Con Man’s Final Act

• The Capture of Phil and the Aftermath
• What Happened to Phil After His Arrest?
• Reflection on the Larger Implications of the Case

Chapter 11: Lessons Learned

• What the Agents and Author Learned from the Investigation
• The Ethical Dilemmas of Undercover Work
• The Fascinating Psychology of Con Artists and Their Victims

Chapter 12: The Life After the Case

• Reflections on the Agents’ Careers
• The Aftershocks of Catching a Master Con Man
• How the Case Changed the Way the FBI Approaches Financial Crimes

Conclusion

• Final Thoughts on the Chase and the Nature of Deception
• The Enduring Appeal of the Con and What It Reveals About Human Nature

Acknowledgments

• Thanks to Those Who Assisted in the Investigation and the Writing Process

About the Author

• David Howard’s Background and Other Works

References

• List of Sources for Further Reading

Index

• Index of Key Terms and Figures Mentioned in the Book

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