IAFCI Presents... The Protectors
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From ATM Skimming to Human Trafficking, The Protectors Podcast takes you inside the minds of criminals from around the world with leading experts and the investigators who put them behind bars. Presented by the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI), and hosted by International President Mark Solomon and Chairman of the Board Michael Carroll. The Protectors is a bi-weekly podcast that aims to educate consumers on the fraud, financial, and cybercriminal activities that are happening every second of every day. Don’t become the next victim. The host's and guest's opinions are their own and do not reflect those of management, employers, or sponsors. Listeners are encouraged to contact local or state law enforcement if they suspect being a victim of a crime.
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A New Hustle for Street Gangs: Detective Daniel Alessandrino on the Shift to Fraud
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Oct 21, 2026 |
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Card Tricks: Michael Perez Turns Experience into Fraud Prevention
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Oct 07, 2026 |
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The Right Words: Lt. Mike Hotz and the Conversation That Saved a Life
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Sep 23, 2026 |
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Abducted at Seven Years Old: Lauren Burns and Don Feeney’s Incredible Story of Survival, Courage, and Faith
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Sep 09, 2026 |
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Live from Nashville: Inside the 2026 IAFCI Annual Training Conference
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Aug 26, 2026 |
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Under Pressure: Stress, Scams, and the Science Behind Staying in Control with Dr. Buzz Mingin
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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Experience from the Courtroom: Paul Greenwood on Confronting Fraud and Elder Abuse
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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When the Scam Turns to Gold: Tallie Stubbs and Ben Soldat on Gold Bar Fraud
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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Don’t Click That Link: Inside the World of Modern Text Fraud
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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The Power of Speaking Up – John Solomon on Fraud, Corruption, and Accountability
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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The Wichita Task Force: Taking Down Organized Retail Theft
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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A Hidden Crime in Plain Sight: Susan Sommerville on Fraud, Trust, and Warning Signs
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May 20, 2026 |
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When Love Is the Hook: Experts Kate Kleinert and Cassandra Dessureau-O'Hara on Romance Fraud
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May 06, 2026 |
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Signed, Sealed, Scammed: The Rise of Vehicle Title Schemes with Rudy Meola
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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The Threat Within: Inside the Mind of Cybersecurity Expert Shawn Loveland
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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The AI Fraud Wave Is Here: Connor Heaton on Deepfakes, Scams, and the End of Trust as We Know It.
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Brackets and Billions: Dr. Declan Hill on Micro-Betting and the New Gambling Economy
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Love, Lies, and Déjà Vu: Bernie Returns with Mental Health Expert Cassandra O’Hara
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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The Case That Wouldn’t Stay Closed: Kelly Gowe Returns
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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When the Game Is Rigged: Declan Hill Exposes Sports Betting’s Dark Side
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Pause, Reflect, Protect: AARP's Kathy Stokes on Stopping Fraud In It's Tracks
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Looking Back, Moving Forward : A Protectors Recap of 2025
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Healthcare Fraud: The Crime No One Sees Coming — with Det. Mark DiBone
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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When Money Breaks the Case: Live on Stage with U.S. Marshal Kaitlyn Kent
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Crypto and Crime From the Cell Block: Detectives Rowe & Verdoni on Cracking the Case
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Inside the Global Fraud and Trafficking Networks with NYPD Detective Daniel Alessandrino
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Numbers Don’t Lie - Expert Steve Pedneault on Finding Fraud Where Others Don’t
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Scammed by Faith? - The Blessing Scam with Audrey Moy
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Beyond the FBI: Declan Hill’s Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Death
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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The Girl in the Red Suitcase: Detective Tony Fiscella and the Valerie Reyes Homicide
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Earning Your Trust, Stealing Your Future: Jim De La Torre & Jon Reader on Modern Fraud
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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No Way Out: The Psychological Grip of Sextortion with Paul Raffile
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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100 Episodes of Protecting What Matters Most—YOU!
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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The Good, the Bad, and the Artificial: A.I. and the Future of Fraud
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Free Tools, Big Protection: The Fraud That Didn’t Happen
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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A Parent's Worst Fear: When Scammers Target Your Child
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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When Trust Is Broken: The Many Faces of Elder Abuse
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Tim Brady Unfiltered — Live from the TIAA 2025 Fraud Summit
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May 21, 2025 |
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When Local Police Step Up: Strengthening the Fight Against Online Scams
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May 07, 2025 |
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Hooked by a Heartstring: The Hidden Risks of Online Romance
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Inside the SATGs: Organized Crime Comes to Your Neighborhood
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Fool’s Gold: How Criminals Turn Bars into Billions
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Seeing Isn’t Believing: The Rise of AI-Generated Fraud
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Fraud in Plain Sight: How to Catch It Before It Catches You
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Financial Crimes Uncovered: The Power of Collaboration in Fraud Investigations
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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A Hole-in-One for Fraud Protection: The PAR System
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Cracking the Code: Election Fraud, Cyber Attacks, and AI Insights
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Ringing in the New Year with The Protectors Podcast
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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Cracks in the Foundation: The Truth About Housing Fraud
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Holiday Romance: When Love Turns to Loss
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Scam-Proof Your Life: Tips to Break the Fraud Cycle
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Justice for Fraud Victims: Training Tomorrow's Fraud Fighters
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Global Fraud Fighters: Uniting Against Fraud, Human Trafficking and Exploitation
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Fraud’s New Face: Organized Groups and Silent Victims
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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End of the Line: How Federal Agents Stopped a Relentless Fraudster
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Behind the Bets: Mob Ties and Gambling's Grip on Youth
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Highlights From Las Vegas - The 56th Annual IAFCI Training Conference
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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Start Smart: Guarding Your Family Against Back-to-School Scams
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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The Safe Bet: Inside the World of Online Gaming Fraud
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Part 1: Exposing Travel and Auto Scams
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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The Crypto Landscape: Navigating the Goldmine and the Minefields
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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Renovation Rip-Offs: Simple Steps to Avoid Home Improvement Scams
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Balancing Act: The Promise and Peril of Artificial Intelligence
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Safe Eats: Protecting Yourself from Food Delivery Scams
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May 22, 2024 |
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The Crypto Caution: Navigating the Seas of Success and Scam
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May 08, 2024 |
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The Silent Network: Understanding the Impact of Crimestoppers In Your Community
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Tax Season Scams with Kathy Enstrom
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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The Unseen Economy: Homelessness at the Heart of Covert Banking Scams
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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The Jordan Demay Story: Sextortion Scam Takes Teen's Life
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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The Great American Deception: Revealing the Top 5 Scams of Today
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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Inside the Billion-Dollar "Pig-Butchering" Industry
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Undercover Protectors: Inside the United States Postal Inspection Service
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Guardians of Trust: A Conversation with AARP's Fraud Watch Expert Kathy Stokes
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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From Exploitation to Empowerment: Fighting Back Against Human Trafficking
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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The "Heart" of Deception: Love, Lies, and Financial Loss
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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Making a List, Checking It Twice: Protecting Your Mail and Your Letter Carrier During the Holiday Season
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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No Scam November: Your Holiday Shopping Playbook
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Behind the Mic: The Making of The Protectors Podcast
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Game Over: Unraveling the McDonald's Monopoly Fraud Scandal
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Identity Crisis: How to Outsmart Identity Thieves in the Digital Age
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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First Responders in Crisis: The Unseen Struggle
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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A Pirate's Ransom: The Battle Against Intellectual Property Theft
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Bill Kurtis: The Man, The Voice, The Legend
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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Bank Impersonator: Could Your Life Savings Be Gone In a Flash?
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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Behind the Premiums: Unearthing the Hidden Costs of Insurance Scams
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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Pet Scams Unleashed: Protecting Consumers in the Digital Age of Pet Adoption & Breeding Scams
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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Pig Butchering - Uncovering the Gruesome Truth Behind the Latest Romance Scam
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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What’s My Name - The Samantha Josephson Story
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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Summertime! Fun In the Sun But Don’t Get Burned By Fraud
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Don't Get Hooked: The Rise of Phishing, Smishing, and Vishing
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May 24, 2023 |
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Exposing the Evil of the Dark Web
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May 10, 2023 |
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The Life and Mysterious Death of Laura Kowal; A Romance/Investment Scheme Victim Part 2: Two Bodies - One Mission
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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The Life and Mysterious Death of Laura Kowal; A Romance/Investment Scheme Victim Part 1: The Call
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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Don't Get Held Hostage by Ransomware, Sextortion, and Online Scams
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Sending a Mixed Message: Are We Lessening the Consequences of Criminal Behavior & Financial Crimes?
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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Crypto Revolution: How Bankman-Fried Brought Bernie Madoff's Ponzi Scheme Into the Crypto World
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Major Banks and The Disturbing Reality of Human Trafficking - The Knoble Takes Charge
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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Honoring Chicago's Heroes: The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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Gone in 60 Seconds: Protect Yourself from Bank Account Takeover Schemes!
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Jan 18, 2023 |
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House of Cards: An Inside Look at Mortgage Fraud and How to Protect Yourself from it!
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Jan 04, 2023 |
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A Great Deal or the Big Steal; Tips for Purchasing Holiday Gift Cards
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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Don’t Get Scrooged: Mall Safety Tips for a Fraud Free Holiday Season
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Dec 07, 2022 |
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From the Ashes of 9/11 to the Towers of Hope & Humanity: The Stephen Siller Story & the T2T Foundation
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Nov 23, 2022 |
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Not in My House: Don't Be a Victim of a Ruse Burglary
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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Las Vegas: The City That Never Closes…Not Even For Fraud
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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More Power To You! What You Should Know About Powers Of Attorney
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Exposing The Evil of Human Trafficking
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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Matters of the Heart: A Journey from Scam Victim to National Advocate for Justice
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Sep 14, 2022 |
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The Art of The Lie
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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MEN IN BLACK: How the US Secret Service Protects YOU Everyday
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Aug 17, 2022 |
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Are ATM's Still Safe in 2022?
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Aug 03, 2022 |
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The Changing Face of Identity Theft: Synthetic Identity Fraud
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Jul 20, 2022 |
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Organized Retail Crimes Are Costing Businesses BILLIONS! What's it costing YOU?
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Jul 06, 2022 |
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Gone Phishing: Online Extortion of US Businesses at an All-Time High
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Jun 22, 2022 |
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PARENTS of TEENS and COLLEGE STUDENTS... Shut Down Scams Before They Happen!
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Jun 08, 2022 |
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Don't Be the Next Victim: Protect Yourself from Financial Fraud!
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May 25, 2022 |
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Spilling the NFTea on Digital Assets and Cyber-Enabled Financial Crime
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May 11, 2022 |
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Gang’s... Gun’s... and Money: The Intersecting Paths of Financial Crimes in the U.S.
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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BLOOD DIAMONDS: How Common Criminals Turned the Illegal Use of Diamonds, Gemstones and Precious Metals Into a Multi-billion Dollar Industry
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Apr 13, 2022 |
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Grandparent Scams: How to Protect Your Loved Ones from These Organized Crimes
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Mar 30, 2022 |
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TRACKING BLOOD MONEY: Combating Wildlife & Environmental Crimes with Amanda Gore
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Mar 16, 2022 |
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Gas Pump Skimming: How To Protect Yourself From Becoming a Victim
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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Struggling For Love and The Cost of Romance Scams
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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"Anne’s Story" and the Ultimate Romance Scam & Tragedy
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Feb 02, 2022 |
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AARP’s Fraud Watch Network - Fighting To Keep Our Communities Safe
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Jan 19, 2022 |
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Felony Lane Gang Is Coming to Your Town
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Jan 05, 2022 |
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"Date.CON" Don't Fall for an Online Romance Scam
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Dec 22, 2021 |
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Cut it Out: Coupon Fraud & the Multi-Million Dollar Criminal Industry
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Dec 08, 2021 |
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Tips For a Fraud Free Holiday with Silvia Carrier
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Nov 24, 2021 |
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Elder Fraud with April Devalkenaere
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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What Happened in Afghanistan?
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Oct 27, 2021 |
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Cryptocurrency Fraud; Comprehending, Combating and Solving Virtual Currency Crimes
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Oct 13, 2021 |
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The IAFCI Presents... The Protectors
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Sep 23, 2021 |