The Fake Oilman Who Conned People Out of Millions

Alan Todd May, a con artist who posed as an oil magnate named Jacob Turner, deceived West Palm Beach high society members, including a retired style-magazine editor named Maria. May claimed to own oil wells and displayed extravagant generosity, such as paying for expensive dinners and giving lavish gifts. He was eventually exposed as a fugitive who had escaped from federal prison while serving a sentence for oil fraud. May's history of deception dates back to the early 1990s when he scammed people with false identities and fake events, continuing his fraudulent activities even after being arrested. Over the years, he manipulated individuals, including a high-school senior named Jason, whom he dated and used for financial gain. May's elaborate schemes involved renting limos, organizing fake expos, and tricking people into investing in non-existent events. Despite his criminal past and ongoing scams, May managed to deceive numerous individuals with his charm and fabricated stories of wealth and status.