Never Saw Me Coming: How I Outsmarted the FBI and the Entire Banking System and Pocketed 40 Million By Tanya Smith

Never Saw Me Coming by Tanya Smith recounts the thrilling true story of an ordinary woman who masterminds an audacious white-collar scheme, swindling millions from the U.S. banking system. The book delves into Smith’s transformation from a tech-savvy, curious young girl to a criminal genius. Her journey begins with a harmless interest in technology, which leads to her obtaining celebrity phone numbers and stealing $5,000 to deposit into her grandmother’s account. By 18, she has embezzled millions.

Despite the FBI’s pursuit, Smith remains elusive, especially when agents insist she must be working for someone else, as they believe Black people lack the intelligence for such sophisticated crimes. Fueled by their racially charged doubts, Smith defies expectations and steals $40 million, securing luxury items like diamonds and gold bars. Her success, however, brings dangerous individuals into her orbit, some of whom try to kill her.

Labeled "one of the single biggest threats to the entire United States banking system," Smith is eventually caught and sentenced to an unprecedented prison term for her white-collar crimes. Yet, even behind bars, her cunning shines through as she successfully mounts her own defense, securing her release.

Never Saw Me Coming offers a gripping, fast-paced account of crime, race, and ingenuity. Smith’s story is filled with twists and high-stakes moments, making it a compelling narrative that reminds readers never to underestimate a determined woman. 📚❤️