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The Chrisley's- Fake Real Estate Tycoons

The White-Collar Crimes Podcast Dec 07, 2022

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Alex Murdaugh Convicted of Federal Financial Crimes

Alex Murdaugh Convicted of Federal Financial Crimes

On September 20, 2023, disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh entered a guilty plea in federal court for a variety of financial crimes. Hear the updated details.
Sep 26, 202309:10
More Exciting Developments

More Exciting Developments

Check this out! Three big developments going on with the podcast!
Sep 26, 202303:13
Stephane Bourgoin- France's Fake Serial Killer Expert

Stephane Bourgoin- France's Fake Serial Killer Expert

He toured the country telling the media and the nation of his experience interviewing serial killers. He was able to brand himself "France's Serial Killer Expert." But it was all fabricated and soon his lies would be exposed.

Sep 25, 202322:38
The Con Man and the Cop

The Con Man and the Cop

We recently did an episode on Steve Comisar, famous for many scams including the "solar clothesline" scam in the 1980s. Now, we are joined by the "Don of Con". Hear him explain past frauds as well as his current efforts to educate the public on potential scams.
Sep 19, 202336:29
Kenneth Starr- Scammer To The Stars

Kenneth Starr- Scammer To The Stars

He built a powerful accounting firm and had A-list clients including Sylvester Stallone and Al Pacino. But greed and dishonesty would bring him down.
Sep 12, 202320:33
Exciting Developments

Exciting Developments

I was recently contacted by Steve Comisar, the clothesline scammer from the 1980s. We recently did a podcast on him and he reached out to me. Had a very nice conversation with him and am very excited to have him on as a guest soon! You'll hear a perspective from one that has committed white-collar crimes in the past and his current efforts to educate the public on the subject. Check out his podcast, Scam Junkie, also on Spotify for Podcasters.
I'm also excited to announce my upcoming short book, Spot the Scammer. Hope to have this very soon. See you all on Tuesday the 12th with our next episode!
Sep 09, 202302:48
Prosecution of White-Collar Crime vs. Street Crime

Prosecution of White-Collar Crime vs. Street Crime

Are white-collar crimes prosecuted as frequently as street crimes? Are white-collar criminals sentenced as harshly as street criminals? We will take a look at what the data says as well as where the trends may be headed.
Sep 05, 202321:44
Zachary Horowitz and the $650 Hollywood Ponzi Scheme

Zachary Horowitz and the $650 Hollywood Ponzi Scheme

Hollywood is not where you'd expect to see a $650 million dollar Ponzi Scheme. But that is exactly what happened when Zachary Horowitz, a young small-time actor from Ft. Wayne, Indiana, moved to Hollywood to pursuit fame and fortune. He fashioned himself a Hollywood success story and fooled 250 investors to finance his phony film scheme. Hear how lives were ruined by his greed and deception.
Aug 29, 202322:50
Edwin Sutherland- The Man Behind the Term White-Collar Crime

Edwin Sutherland- The Man Behind the Term White-Collar Crime

You may have wondered who coined the term "white-collar crime." The name was coined in 1939 by University of Indiana sociologist, Edwin Sutherland. His work has paved the way to what we now recognize as crimes of greed often committed by powerful elites.
Aug 22, 202321:17
Greed- The Deadly Sin

Greed- The Deadly Sin

Greed has been recognized by church scholars as a deadly sin for centuries. Join me with special guest Pastor Preston Foster of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Desoto, Illinois, explains how greed can lead to moral decay and serious criminal offending. You don't want to miss this special episode!
Aug 15, 202337:55
Update: Sam Bankman Fried Arrerested

Update: Sam Bankman Fried Arrerested

On Friday, August 11, 2023, a judge revoked the bail for Sam Bankman Fried and remanded him to custody. He had alleged to have violated bail by improper witness contact. He is set to go to trial in October for the FTX scandal, possibly the biggest white collar crime case in history.
Aug 12, 202305:05
Sam Waksal- Inside Trading Scandal

Sam Waksal- Inside Trading Scandal

He was initially known for his work developing medications to treat tumors but his insider trading scandal would negatively impact many including celebrity Martha Stewart.
Aug 08, 202321:12
Film Recovery Systems- When Corporate Neglect Turns Deadly

Film Recovery Systems- When Corporate Neglect Turns Deadly

Sometimes, corporate greed and neglect can be deadly. That was an unfortunate result for Stefan Golab, a Polish immigrant employed by Film Recovery Systems. Hear how their neglect exposed him and dozens of other employees to deadly levels of cyanide.
Aug 01, 202321:41
Michael Cohen- Disgraced and Disbarred

Michael Cohen- Disgraced and Disbarred

He was a powerful personal injury attorney who was also building a real estate empire. He was famous for his connections to Donald Trump and other powerful politicians. But shady financial and political deals along with lying to Congress would land him behind bars.
Jul 25, 202322:02
Human Sex Trafficking- The Fastest Growing Criminal Enterprise

Human Sex Trafficking- The Fastest Growing Criminal Enterprise

Sadly, around the world, countless children are being trafficked for sex. It is making criminal kingpins massive fortune and has caused endless human suffering. What are the warning signs? What can you do to help? Listen to this very important podcast and how to combat the fastest growing crime facing law enforcement today.
Jul 18, 202324:49
Oneal Ron Morris- The Toxic Tush Doctor

Oneal Ron Morris- The Toxic Tush Doctor

Known as the "Toxic Tush Doctor", Morris infected dozens of victims with a dangerous mixture to achieve fuller buttocks. Many had severe reactions and one sadly resulted in death. Hear the shocking story that took the Miami area by storm.

Jul 11, 202317:22
Deidre Hunt- Murder for Money

Deidre Hunt- Murder for Money

She was a young, beautiful bartender that got caught up in an affair with businessman Kosta Fotopolous. This affair would lead to greed which would turn deadly. Hear how she would very quickly find herself on Florida's death row.

Jul 04, 202320:00
Dr. Conrad Murray- Michael Jackson's Doctor of Death

Dr. Conrad Murray- Michael Jackson's Doctor of Death

He landed a dream job of Michael Jackson's personal doctor for his 2009 tour. But it quickly turned tragic when Michael Jackson died of a lethal overdose administered by Dr. Murray. Charged with manslaughter, would Dr. Murray be held criminally liable or was Jackson responsible for his own actions? Hear the dark side of addictive medications and the celebrity lifestyles that often go with them.

Jun 27, 202322:10
Vic Murrow- Death on a Movie Set

Vic Murrow- Death on a Movie Set

Vic Murrow was an accomplished actor tragically killed along with two young children on the set of the movie, Twilight Zone: The Movie. It was soon discovered poor special effects execution contributed to the tragedy. The public was even more outraged when it was discovered the two children were illegally working at 2:30 A.M. and paid "under the table" to avoid notice of this. Would director John Landis and others involved in the film face any justice?
Jun 13, 202321:00
Jeffery D. Grant- Life After White Collar Crime

Jeffery D. Grant- Life After White Collar Crime

He was a powerful, wealthy New York real estate attorney that seemed to have it all. But his addiction to Demerol and OxyContin would cost him his marriage, finances, and his legal career. He was disbarred and had nowhere to turn after his release from prison. Rather than let it bring him down, he began focusing on helping counsel drug addicts and white-collar criminals. Hear this amazing story of redemption and perseverance.
Jun 06, 202321:23
Charles Kushner

Charles Kushner

He built a real estate empire and had good political connections along the way. But some of his illegal activities would land him behind bars. Pardoned by former president Trump, will he resume his empire with a new fresh start?
May 31, 202317:55
Pyramid Schemes

Pyramid Schemes

They've been around forever and conned countless people out of their hard-earned money. What are the warning signs of a pyramid scheme? What is the difference between a pyramid scheme and multi-level marketing? Tune in to find out!

May 17, 202322:54
GI Joe Gliniewicz

GI Joe Gliniewicz

He served his country in the U.S. Army and his community with the Fox Lake Police Department. He was a pilar of the community and a hero to area youth who often referred to him as "G.I. Joe." After he was thought to have been slain in the line of duty, he was hailed a national hero. But an investigation quickly showed him to be a fraud involved in several financial crimes as well as other unethical and illegal activities.

May 10, 202321:48
Scott Rothstein- The First Billion Dollar Ponzi Scheme

Scott Rothstein- The First Billion Dollar Ponzi Scheme

He started out as a lawyer in private practice and had a quiet first 15 years of his career. But he would soon find a way to funnel honest money from his clients into his own personal account. Hear how Scott Rothstein committed what was at the time, the largest Ponzi Scheme in history.

Apr 26, 202320:20
Comic Book Scams of Yesteryear

Comic Book Scams of Yesteryear

Who could forget the outrageous ads we used to see in comic book? X-Ray vision glasses, money-making machines, and who could forget Sea Monkeys! But were some of these deliberate attempts to scam children? Did they pave the way for many of the cyber scams we see today?

Apr 19, 202320:21
Steve Comisar- The Clothesline Conman

Steve Comisar- The Clothesline Conman

In the 1980's, Steve Comisar began his fraud career by selling the "solar powered clothes dryer" in national magazines. Buyers quickly found out they were duped into his scam when it turned out to only be a clothesline. His many other scams landed him in and out of prison. With ties to the entertainment industry, he would even cry out to friend, director Steven Spielberg and other Hollywood A-listers for help jumpstarting his "acting" career after release from prison.
Apr 12, 202321:26
Melissa King- The Sandhogs Pension Raider

Melissa King- The Sandhogs Pension Raider

Imagine working your whole life only to find out at retirement your pension is gone and has been raided. That is exactly what happened to many hardworking folks in New York Local 147- also known as the Sandhogs. Ms. King furnished a lavish lifestyle with the money she embezzled, including millions on fancy horses. Hear the sad story how her greed victimized hundreds of members out of their hard work and sacrifice.

Apr 05, 202320:58
Sheldon Silver- From General Assembly Speaker to Federal Inmate

Sheldon Silver- From General Assembly Speaker to Federal Inmate

Sheldon Silver rose among the ranks of the New York General Assembly to become one of its most notorious and powerful speakers. He was known for his iron-fisted, almost dictator-like style. But the power went to his head and he used his power to line his pockets and personal empowerment. Hear the downfall of one of New York's most powerful politicians.
Mar 22, 202320:35
Martin Frankel- The Frankel Fraud Fund

Martin Frankel- The Frankel Fraud Fund

Martin Frankel was a fraudster that would stop at nothing to scam investors. Whether it involved using aliases or fleeing the country, Martin Frankel would stop at nothing to scam investors.
Mar 15, 202321:06
The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose

The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose

When he retired in 1986, he was baseball's all-time hit king. But a gambling addiction and tax evasion problems earned him a permanent ban from the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Mar 08, 202323:21
Bonus Update: Alex Murdaugh Sentenced to Life

Bonus Update: Alex Murdaugh Sentenced to Life

Today, in South Carolina, disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life for the murders of his son and wife. Now he is facing 100 possible counts of various white-collar crimes. What will this sentence mean to those cases?
Mar 04, 202313:53
Bonus Update: Alex Murdaugh Guilty of Double Murder

Bonus Update: Alex Murdaugh Guilty of Double Murder

On Thursday, March 2, 2023, a South Carolina jury found disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife and son. He is also still facing a slew of financial crimes. Hear the latest in this deadly case of greed and gluttony. 

Mar 03, 202313:27
Shalom Weiss- Given 845 Years for White-Collar Crime

Shalom Weiss- Given 845 Years for White-Collar Crime

Shalom Weiss targeted elderly victims in his insurance Ponzi scheme, ripping many off of over $450 million. He fled the country before being sentenced to a staggering 845 years, the longest ever for a white-collar crime. He was captured and returned to the United States. But would he pay his debt to society and his victims?
Feb 28, 202320:17
Paul Curry- The I'm Smarter Than You Killer

Paul Curry- The I'm Smarter Than You Killer

Paul Curry let everyone know how smart he was. He claimed to be a Mensa member and have a physics degree. He used his intelligence to charm Linda Kinkade to marry him. Sadly, she did not see his deadly intentions until it was too late. Hear how his lust for the almighty dollar resulted in murder.
Feb 22, 202322:15
The Salesman and the Stripper

The Salesman and the Stripper

Craig and Stefanie Rabinowitz were seen as a young, Philadelphia power couple. She was an attorney and he was seen as the sole proprietor of a success latex glove business. But things were not as they seemed. Craig was running a Ponzi scheme with this business to furnish an area stripper with lavish gifts. Hear how lust and greed led him to commit murder and leave their families and friends devastated.
Feb 08, 202324:29
Joel Steiner and Mutual Benefits

Joel Steiner and Mutual Benefits

He has been described as someone with "no redeeming qualities." He scammed thousands of terminal and dying patients as well as his investors. A Ponzi Scheme that would pull in over a billion dollars of fraudulent money. 

Feb 01, 202321:11
Alex Murdaugh Trial

Alex Murdaugh Trial

He comes from a wealthy and powerful legal family in South Carolina. But now, Attorney Alex Murdaugh is facing a double murder case as well as a slew of white-collar crime charges. Hear the latest update on this explosive case.

Jan 25, 202322:21
George Freeman- The Australian Mob's Accountant

George Freeman- The Australian Mob's Accountant

Like Meyer Lansky in the United States, George Freeman used his brains and a keen business sense to become a very powerful organized crime figure in Australia. Like Lansky, he was able to evade law enforcement and violence from other organized crime rivals.
Jan 25, 202320:35
Meyer Lansky- The Mob's Accountant

Meyer Lansky- The Mob's Accountant

He was the brains behind the mob's business-like ways. Unlike many mobsters, Lansky never did time behind bars nor was he taken out on a contract hit. Hear the story of the man who became known as, "The Mob's Accountant."
Jan 18, 202322:48
Ghislaine Maxwell- Epstein's Partner in Crime

Ghislaine Maxwell- Epstein's Partner in Crime

She was the lover and partner-in-crime of sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The two made an enormous fortune sex-trafficking children and possibly blackmailing the world's wealthy and elite. Hear how she was brought to justice. 

Jan 11, 202322:19
Ramesh "Sunny" Bulwani

Ramesh "Sunny" Bulwani

He was the lover and business partner of Theranos with Elizabeth Holmes. He amassed a great fortune as the company's president. But, as luck ran out fot Ms. Holmes, such would be the case for Mr. Bulwani. 

Jan 04, 202321:46
Idaho College Murder Suspect in Custody

Idaho College Murder Suspect in Custody

The latest on Idaho College Murder Suspect Bryan Christopher Kohberger taken into custody on December 30, 2022. 

Jan 01, 202308:06
Update: Bankman-Fried Released on Bail

Update: Bankman-Fried Released on Bail

Update: Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been released on bail. Hear the latest update.  

Dec 23, 202210:55
Update: Sam Bankman Fried Arrested

Update: Sam Bankman Fried Arrested

FTX cryptocurrency fraud suspect has been arrested in the Bahamas and is awaiting extradition to the United States on federal charges including fraud and wire fraud. Hear the current updates as well as the reported odd behavior of his parents at his bail hearing. 

Dec 15, 202216:20
Jeffrey Epstein- Evil Personified

Jeffrey Epstein- Evil Personified

He was perhaps the most prolific child sex trafficker in the world that had strangely obtained a massive amount of wealth. Even stranger was his reported suicide from a New York jail while awaiting human trafficking charges. Hear the story of a man that personifies evil.
Dec 14, 202222:27
The Chrisley's- Fake Real Estate Tycoons

The Chrisley's- Fake Real Estate Tycoons

They were reality tv stars and perceived real estate tycoons. But Todd and Julie Chrisley were fraudulently financing their lavish lifestyle to uphold an image and tv show.
Dec 07, 202220:41
Elizabeth Holmes- From Business Whiz to Convicted Fraudster

Elizabeth Holmes- From Business Whiz to Convicted Fraudster

She was seen as an innovator, with the supposedly groundbreaking Theranos testing system. But the company's claims did not past scientific scrutiny and it would be discovered she defrauded investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Nov 30, 202221:02
Bonus Episode: Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme

Bonus Episode: Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme

Sam Bankman-Fried has possibly been running one of the biggest Ponzi schemes ever through his cryptocurrency giant, FTX. A scandal involving American political elites and possibly the Ukrainian government.
Nov 19, 202222:25
Reed Slatkin- Scientology Scammer

Reed Slatkin- Scientology Scammer

He was an early founder of the internet company, EarthLink, and a minister with the Church of Scientology. But his Ponzi scheme would victimize his associates of both as well as numerous investors. Listen how a Scientology minister would pull off one of the largest Ponzi schemes in American history.
Nov 16, 202220:25
Les Moonves

Les Moonves

Breaking: Last week, former CBS executive Les Moonves was fined $30.5 million for insider trading. Moonves was fired in 2018 when allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment began to surface. This is an update on an ongoing development.
Nov 09, 202216:59