Frederic Dacruz Badji – Pocket Watcher FLASHBACK – Another EYL Guest Exposed as a Grifter!

July 9, 2025 19207 Views

Financial Advisor Jayson Thornton, CFP — REACTS — Financial Advisor Jayson Thornton, CFP — REACTS — Frederic Badji, has a history of arrests and incarcerations in both New York and New Jersey. His criminal record includes charges such as grand larceny, robbery, and unlawful possession of a weapon.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Introduction to the “Pocket Watching with JT” flashback episode focusing on convicted felon and scammer Frederick Badji

0:32 – JT, a certified financial planner, explains his YouTube channel’s focus on reacting to money questions, bad financial advice, and scammer news.

1:07 – The host discusses the issue of popular urban finance podcasts not properly vetting their guests, specifically mentioning “Earn Your Leisure.”

3:56 – The episode’s subject, Frederick Badji is introduced as a guest who appeared on “Earn Your Leisure’s” Market Mondays.

5:27 – A clip of Frederick Badji on Market Mondays is played, where he introduces himself and his alleged impressive financial background.

7:17 – JT expresses his initial positive impression of Badji’s resume and his strong endorsement of “Earn Your Leisure.”

8:15 – JT begins to question the timeline of Badji’s career claims, emphasizing the importance of the dates.

10:50 – The host reveals Frederick Badji’s incarceration history, pointing out multiple arrests between 2015 and 2019.

12:13 – Details of Badji’s January 28, 2019, arrest for third-degree robbery are presented.

15:47 – It is highlighted that Badji was actively on trial for a felony at the same time he was being interviewed on “Earn Your Leisure.”

17:33 – The outcome of the trial is discussed, revealing that Badjiwas sentenced, indicating he was found guilty.

19:30 – The host discloses Frederick Badji’s location at the time of the original recording: incarcerated at the Eric M. Taylor Center.

20:40 – JT emphasizes that all the information presented was found through a simple Google search.

22:38 – The story of a woman who was allegedly scammed out of $3,500 by Badji after seeing him on “Earn Your Leisure” is shared.

26:22 – An update on Frederick Badji’s status is provided, showing he was released on parole on July 1, 2024.

27:54 – The host offers advice to viewers on the importance of conducting a background check before investing with anyone.

29:02 – The video concludes with an outro and promotion for Pocket Watcher and Thornton Financial.

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