done. you want it to go well. >> reporter: so the idea is you're reeling them in like a fisherman? >> yep. >> reporter: but there are times when you don't know what's going to happen? >> right. you know? could have a fray in the line. have it break. had that happen a few times. >> reporter: but not this time. there was frank in a brand new lexus suv. >> frank? >> yeah, that's me. >> that's not an i.s. >> reporter: an i.s., referring to the less expensive car he said he'd be driving. >> oh, yeah. my wife took the other car this morning. >> that's sweet. now i know what you spent your money on. >> reporter: money from fred schockner, is what the cop meant. frank did not take that bait. >> i gotta get going. >> reporter: hard to tell from the video, but frank coughs up the money. >> i got a grand for you right now because they're still monitoring my accounts. >> who is? [ bleep ] >> detectives. >> are they lookin' at you? >> yeah. >> reporter: detective birdsall