The Ride of a Lifetime: Unraveling the Tactics of a Master Con Artist

For over a year, I was on a journey to uncover the truth about a cunning ex-partner. It’s a story filled with deceit, manipulation, and a relentless pursuit of justice. My journey began with numerous alarming comments from this ex, the collection of emails, and the most revealing element was the year-long correspondence with his ex-wife, who couldn’t help but share her insights. Her involvement and subsequent marriage back to him offer a wealth of evidence, confirming the accuracy of his previous claims about targeting women he perceived as 'damaged.'

Unmasking the Mastermind

The con artist, Dan Harvey, is no stranger to grandiose schemes. His pride and joy involved stealing from South Africans by smuggling diamonds and money through Port Nolloth, South Africa, to his Oyster Farm in Namibia. The story is further compounded by the fact that he gifted his diving business in Saldanha to an ex-mistress and helped her for 13 years. His elaborate ruse was to mislead international students by falsely stating his membership in their staff. This was promptly followed by his sudden departure from Iran when he was being sued, and the purchase of his boat, the Fleur de Cap, back to Saldanha.

A puzzling aspect of the tale is that he registered his boat in the Cook Islands, a known safe haven for those looking to evade legal scrutiny. It's quite ironic, to say the least, that he then tried to bring another ex-wife back to New Zealand when she couldn’t bear living there. Even more intriguing was his move to get married in South Africa and then leave for the other side of the world. At present, Dan is employed in a government department in a country known for its lack of corruption.

Selling the Dream with False Promises

The masquerade is yet another example of his online manipulations. He presents himself as a respected individual, living a life of ease and stability in New Zealand. However, the reality is far from the truth. The con artist has orchestrated a multi-year campaign to con people, including his fellow citizens.

How could someone with such a track record succeed in such a meticulous pursuit? The answer lies in his ability to create believable stories and maintain control of the narrative. The most successful con artists have a few key tactics in common: they know how to click the buttons of their targets and are adept at lying without getting caught. It's this combination that makes them so dangerous and hard to catch.

The Impact and the Way Forward

The con artist's stories may have caused significant distress to those who believed in him, but it also highlights the importance of online investigation and vigilance. The tale of Dan Harvey and his ex-wife, Anita, serves as a poignant reminder of the prevalence and sophistication of online fraud.

The simplest solution, given the overwhelming evidence, seems to be for con artists like Dan to avoid countries with robust legal systems. His move to South Africa, where he can live without facing the consequences of his actions, simply perpetuates the cycle of deceit.

As a caution to everyone, it’s important to be aware of the tactics of con artists and to think twice before investing time and trust. The internet offers a powerful tool for investigation and evidence gathering. By staying vigilant, we can protect ourselves from falling victim to such schemes.

Until the day when the justice system can effectively combat online fraud, people must remain proactive and skeptical. The con artist and the con job are both subjects of cautionary tales that remind us to stay alert and to verify the information we encounter online. It’s a perpetual battle, but with awareness and caution, we can minimize the damage caused by con artists like Dan and Anita Harvey.