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Former cyber criminal, Brett Johnson (AKA the “Original Internet Godfather”) says his mother pushed him into a life of skulduggery at the tender age of ten. He eventually found himself on the notorious US Most Wanted list, before becoming an informant to the FBI – only for him to break the law once again. In this fascinating interview, Johnson reveals how he permanently turned his back on cybercrime and explains why criminals always make sure they read the Terms of Service on websites.

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Kelly Fiveash

Commissioning Editor

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Brett Johnson tears up when he mentions the FBI special agent who helped him quit online fraud.

How the 'Original Internet Godfather' walked away from his cybercrime past – interview

Dionysios Demetis, University of Hull

Two days with former online fraudster, Brett Johnson, who once made it onto the infamous US Most Wanted list.

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