In this True Crime episode of Mailin’ It!, hosts Karla and Jeff are joined by U.S. Postal Inspector Jan Bodón to unpack the plot to steal Graceland. Hear how investigators followed a bizarre trail of fake companies, forged notary stamps, and shredded documents to stop a fraudster from foreclosing on Elvis Presley’s iconic home. Additionally, listeners of this episode will learn crucial lessons on how to safeguard against deed fraud.

Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast

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The Woman Who Tried to Steal Graceland

JUN 23, 202625 MIN
Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast

The Woman Who Tried to Steal Graceland

JUN 23, 202625 MIN

Description

When a mysterious company filed a fraudulent foreclosure claim due to an alleged unpaid $3.8 million loan on Graceland, it sparked one of the most audacious real estate schemes in recent history. In this True Crime episode of Mailin’ It!, hosts Karla Kirby and Jeff Marino are joined by U.S. Postal Inspector Jan Bodón to uncover how the U.S. Postal Inspection Service foiled the plot to steal Elvis Presley’s iconic family home. Inspector Bodón takes listeners behind the scenes of the complex investigation, detailing how a trail of forged documents, digital breadcrumbs, and a burner phone led law enforcement from Tennessee to an overly ambitious fraudster in a small Missouri town. Tune in to this episode to hear the incredible twists that resulted in a nearly five-year federal sentence and gain insights on how to defend your home against deed fraud. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.