Never Saw Me Coming

How I Outsmarted the FBI and the Entire Banking System—and Pocketed $40 Million

By: Tanya Smith

Narrated by: Robin Miles

A riveting true story of an unsuspecting woman who creates an ingeniously clever white-collar scheme that manipulates the Federal banking system out of millions—who eventually loses everything that is most important to her.

In Never Saw Me Coming, Tanya Smith shares her deeply personal and remarkable story of how she went from a precocious young girl to a money-grabbing, computer-savvy wiz. It starts out as a keen interest in technology and innocently acquiring phone numbers to Michael Jackson, as well as other celebrities, and moves to her successfully stealing and depositing $5,000 into her grandmother’s banking account. By the time she is 18, the risk taker has confiscated millions in cash.

The FBI is hot on her tail and hauls her in for an interview, demanding Smith let them know who she’s working for, “as these are not the kind of crimes Black people are smart enough to commit.” Their words, indicating that intelligence was determined by race, severely offended Smith. Up for the challenge, she proves the FBI wrong and over time steals $40 million dollars, while securing diamonds, gold bars, and other commodities. Her lifestyle attracts the wrong kind of people, even those who set out to kill her.

Law enforcement persisted, ultimately dubbing Smith "one of the single biggest threats to the entire United States banking system." She receives an outrageous prison sentence—the longest for a white-collar offense—and is eventually released by mounting her own brilliant defense.

Complete with unexpected twists and turns, Never Saw Me Coming is a gripping caper that reminds never to underestimate a woman.

Named Amazon Editor's Pick and one of the Best Books of the Month for August 2024.

Critic reviews

"A scintillating story of one determined woman. Unforgettable."—SONJA SOHN, Actress

“Unpredictable—thrilling and exciting true story that makes the heart race and the head shake. Love it!”—ZANE, NEW YORK TIMES Bestselling Author

Truthfully

Satisfying narration. Memoir wild ride and insightful. Insightful information on banking system and inner workings of justices system.Happy author shared story and broke free of shame!

The unvarnished truth

Sharing the unvarnished truth is not easy but the author has done an amazing job in telling this story

The thrill and suspense kept me engaged and on edge!!

I met Tanya Smith in a Ralph’s Deli a few days ago, and she suggested I read her book. I bought it on the spot from Audible. I have to say it was the best book I’ve ever read. There was never a dull moment, and the narrator was perfect for this reading, it felt as if I was actually there. Tanya Smith if you read this, thanks you for suggesting this read to me! Marcelino Martinez

Very Very Very Good!

Sooooo captivating! Once I got to ep.4 I was on a coaster I did want to get off. Very good audio narration as well!

Interesting

Very Interesting and truly enjoyed her story.
I didn’t even realize it was a truly story until I google her lol