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The ‘Shark Tank’ Star Who Scammed Lovelorn Women

PREDATOR AND PREY

Nate Holzapfel was an entrepreneur success story on ABC’s hit show. But he’s now in prison for running an elaborate scam that targeted cancer survivors, divorcees, and widows.

Pilar Melendez
Pilar Melendez 

Senior National Reporter

A photo illustration of Shark Tank star Nate Holzapfel over a broken heart and flying money.
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Getty
Pilar Melendez

Pilar Melendez

Senior National Reporter

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