Rich & Unemployed – SCAMMER? – Jonathan Dupiton – Pocket Watcher Reacts

July 13, 2025 51838 Views

Financial Advisor Jayson Thornton, CFP — REACTS — Rich & Unemployed Network” podcast, hosted by Jonathan Dupiton (also known as Finesse), was indicted by the Federal Government the scheme, which allegedly took place between July 2020 and April 2021, targeted unemployment insurance benefits, including those expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction to “Pocket Watching with JT.”
0:33 The topic of the video is introduced: reacting to the arrest of a “rich and unemployed” podcaster for multi-million dollar fraud.
1:21 The podcaster is identified as Jonathan Dupiton of the “Rich and Unemployed” podcast.
2:56 A clip begins of a call from a federal prison, identified as “Federal Finesse.”
4:03 The host reveals Jonathan Dupiton is an Atlanta-based media personality.
6:06 The host notes that the podcaster goes by the nickname “Finesse.”
7:27 A clip begins of an interview where the podcaster discusses his criminal past.
13:46 The host calls out the “Crime Pays” podcast for their lighthearted reaction to the described crimes.
18:34 A new clip begins where the podcaster discusses his involvement in food stamp fraud.
20:22 The host presents the original indictment of Jonathan Dupiton and Stephanie Dupiton from 2015.
22:10 The host reveals that according to the plea agreement, the amount stolen was just under $400,000, not millions.
23:42 The host details how the food stamp scam worked.
27:27 The host discusses the new scheme involving unemployment income fraud.
35:49 It is revealed that the podcaster applied for and received a PPP loan while on parole.
37:33 Other parole violations are listed.
43:00 The judge’s denial of the podcaster’s request for early release from parole is mentioned.
44:35 A final clip of the podcaster expressing his surprise at being in prison is played.
47:52 A comedic outro clip is played.
48:37 Information on how to get free financial tips and resources from Pocket Watcher is provided.
49:04 An advertisement for Thornton Financial is presented.

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