Truth, Lies and Coverups with Traci Brown: Recent Episodes
Traci Brown
You're in the right place for the real and unpolished truth about fraud, crime, scams and threats to your bottom line. Episodes include conversations with notorious criminals, victims and FBI agents that get to the bottom of it.
From their jaw-dropping stories you'll discover how to spot fraud, crime, scams and detect lies so you protect yourself from personal and business losses.
Your host Traci Brown is the Fraud-Busting Body Language Expert. She's spent the last 20 years reading people and uncovering secrets hidden in plain sight.
Finance Professor Erik Lie's research led to the biggest investigation in SEC history AND a Pulitzer Prize. Listen to find out exactly what corporations had been doing to give their executives huge paydays---at shareholder expense.
And be sure to pick up a copy of his book Catching Cheats.
Your host Traci Brown is ranked in the top 3 Body Language Experts in the World, and a top keynote speaker for associations and corporations. A body language expert and behavior analyst, she works with sales teams, leaders, and investigators on lie detection for sales, leadership, hiring, and financial and safety investigations, to build the bottom line, drawing from her training with law enforcement and experience in active investigations.
Andrea Merriman went to bed one night thinking she and her husband had $10M in the bank and a nice life ahead. The next day she found out they were broke, all of their assets were frozen and her husband was a Ponzi Schemer headed to prison. She and her kids had nothing and had to rebuild their lives. Listen to hear her amazing story of total collapse and the one thing she says to never, ever do so you can avoid her fate. This is as true as true crime gets.
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How exactly can you find the truth in high stakes situations? Attorney Investigator Marla Moore tells us exactly how she gets to the bottom of sexual harassment, discrimination and corporate bullying cases when millions of dollars are on the line. She has 5 factors she uses to reveal the truth that you’ll be able to use for yourself.
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Learn how Chinese Spies, Nazi era interests and the Mexican Cartel’s plans get foiled by reputation management pro Nate Miller, CEO and founder of Miller Ink. He develops and implements media campaigns to make sure the truth is heard, change public opinion and right the wrongs done to his clients.
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If you just want to laugh at some funny crimes, this episode is for you. Special Guest and Second City Alum Pat Dwyer joins Traci to review some of the most ridiculous issues of the day: Gayle King and Katy Perry in Space---did it really happen, and what's the real rocket science behind it all.? We'll find out. And also talk swimming in the fish tank at Bass Pro Shop, being gaslit by a toddler and more.
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Jonathan Schwartz was one Hollywood’s most trusted advisors, managing icons like Beyonce, Matthew McConaughey, Mariah Carey and Gwyneth Paltrow. He seemed untouchable. But behind the glitz and glam, his secret drug & gambling addictions led him to embezzle almost $7mllion from the very clients he was meant to protect resulting in a fall from grace that shocked the industry. Listen to find out how it all went down, how he’s recovered and is now helping others.
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Tune in to learn about the False Confession Industry and how experienced interrogators find the truth using Polygraph exams, the Reid Technique, Body Language and more. Brad reveals simple ways to know the truth from anyone and put them at ease in the most intense situations. This is one episode you don’t want to miss.
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Traci and her friend Pat Dwyer make their private conversation public, talking about what really goes on during John Reid Interview and Interrogation training. You'll learn the somewhat contriversial process of getting a confession. How to detect lies and lots more.
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‘My advisor said the money would be back in my account today….’ Is what Tim Smith heard when he picked up the phone one day. One of the financial advisors in his company had taken millions from clients in his own Ponzi scheme. Find out how you can avoid becoming a part of this $40 Billion per year problem by knowing exactly who you can trust as your financial advisor and the red flags that say you shouldn’t.
Be sure to get a free copy of Tim’s book, 50 Ways to Avoid Investment Advisor Fraud. By emailing him at Info@thefinancialdad.net
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Working for US Customs is so much more than just checking people’s bags at the airport. Mario Bogran worked the ports undercover to stop the drug trade. He laundered millions of dollars, acting like he was on the inside-- to make the case on his targets. Listen to find out the craziest thing he sent to Columbia, how a take down really goes, what can go wrong and how he knew the criminals watched The Godfather and why he quit.
- Debate Begins: JD Vance and Tim Walz take the stage for the Vice Presidential debate.
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Vance's Deceptions: Throughout the debate, JD Vance displays deceptive body language, particularly when discussing his past support for Donald Trump and his policies.
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Eye Blocking: Vance closes his eyes longer than a normal blink when confronted with questions about Trump's fitness for office, past failures to deliver on promises, and the need for Americans to trust Vance to advise Trump appropriately.
- "Accordion" Gesture: When admitting he was wrong about some of his past beliefs, Vance utilizes a modified version of Trump's "accordion" hand gesture, indicating an attempt to contain a complex issue.
- Mispronunciation: Vance mispronounces the word "dishonest" while discussing reports he previously believed, suggesting deception as word error rate is a high indicator.
- Stress Indicators: His blink rate increases significantly when discussing "delivered" and "increased take-home pay," further pointing to stress and potential deception.
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"Stop" Gesture: When discussing consistency, Vance uses a universal "stop" gesture, indicating a desire to avoid the topic. He then deflects blame to Congress.
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Walz's Emotional Display: Tim Walz exhibits a unique combination of sadness and fear throughout the debate, particularly when under pressure.
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Sadness Indicators: Walz's sadness is evident through the upturned tips of his eyebrows above the bridge of his nose.
- Fear Indicators: He displays fear through wide eyes, rapid movements, and a panicked look. This is particularly evident when he looks to the moderators for help.
- "Deer in the Headlights" Look: The combination of sadness and fear results in a noticeable "deer in the headlights" look, highlighting his struggle under pressure.
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Disbelief in Own Words: At one point, Walz shrugs one shoulder while pointing his chin towards it, indicating disbelief or lack of conviction in his own words.
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Debate Concludes: The debate ends with both candidates having displayed telling body language cues.
Cast of Characters:
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JD Vance:
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Bio: Republican Vice-Presidential candidate in the 2024 election. Former supporter of Donald Trump, now navigating his past stances and statements.
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Body Language Analysis: Displays numerous deceptive cues throughout the debate, particularly when addressing his history with Trump and potentially controversial policy positions.
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Tim Walz:
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Bio: Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate in the 2024 election.
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Body Language Analysis: Exhibits a unique and unprecedented combination of sadness and fear when stressed, suggesting discomfort and pressure on the debate stage.
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Traci Brown:
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Bio: World-renowned body language expert and author of the analysis. With 25 years of experience, she provides insights into the candidates' nonverbal communication, focusing on JD Vance's deceptive cues and Tim Walz's unusual display of emotions.
Here are the blog posts referenced:
https://www.bodylanguagetrainer.com/tim-walz-showed-a-unique-emotional-response-during-the-2024-vice-presidential-debate-body-language-analysis/
https://www.bodylanguagetrainer.com/decoding-vances-body-language-in-the-debate-signs-of-stress-and-deception-revealed/
When his fund started to fail, Mark Varacchi did something very unusual instead of rationalizing his behaviors. Listen to find out what it is. He’ll also reveal the top 3 things people want to know when they come to him for his services as an incarceration consultant. This is as true as true crime gets.
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We discuss EXACTLY what goes into cleaning up some of the most gruesome crime scenes and it’s not what you think. Cheryl Chiasson details why you should replace bleach in your house, , who pays for cleanup and other kinds of scenes she cleans up. She’ll also reveal mental health tips for dealing with trauma and how to hire a cleanup team if you ever need one. You can get her suicide prevention and recognizing hording guides at BioOneDen.com
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25 Year Police Vet Traci Ruiz reveals details of the most gruesome case she’s worked on and the specific steps she and her team used on scene to get to the bottom of the case. She’ll also give the telltale signs of drug use, how she survived an attack from a suspect twice her size, how to spot a liar, and exactly what to do if you’re attacked.
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Author Ross Bernstein reveals the secrets sports stars DON’T want you to know about how they’re cheating in sports. From Mirrors and buzzers to bugging locker rooms and even the ways teams leave a trail of fake info to sabotage other teams cheating efforts. And even how the Mob and online gambling may affect the outcome of your favorite team’s season.
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We talk arms smuggling, surveillance training and the most intense situations he’s ever been in as Army Counter Intelligence Officer Derik Clark reveals secrets usually reserved for spies. You’ll be able to use these tools TODAY to find the truth around you hiding in plain sight.
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Texas Attorney Ken Good has argued in front of the Texas Supreme Court and now focuses his work on the bail bond industry doing his best to make sure the industry regulations actually protect the public. We talk Dog the Bounty Hunter, The Magna Carta, Unlicensed Funeral Homes and what happened when he actually found out his client lied to him in the middle of court.
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Darcy Luoma was blindsided when a neighbor called to tell her that the SWAT team was at her house and took her husband. Listen to find out what he did wrong, what happened next and her journey thru the legal system, crisis management and putting her own coaching model to the test….landing at forgiveness.
Darcy is the author of Thoughtfully Fit. Be sure you read more about her riveting journey.
From back when we called it Fraud Busting....
Retired FBI economic crimes agent Jerri Williams visits Fraud Busting. She’ll tell us the behind the scenes stories of her work on fraud cases including the ponzi scheme she helped bust that landed her on the CNBC TV show American Greed. She’ll debunk myths about the FBI and tell us all about her podcast where she gets the real story on FBI cases and the books she’s written. You don’t want to miss this one.
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Teamwork makes the dream work… especially when you’re playing blackjack-- and you’re counting cards. This was Joel Block’s world. Hand signals, casino comportment and the very few things you pay attention to so you can become an advantage player and win big, without being spotted. Winner Winner Chicken Dinner-Just like the move 21.
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Mafia Princess Marisa Merico visits Fraud busting. At age 22 Marisa was put in charge of her Italian mafia family operation. She breaks the code of silence and spills the beans about the family’s operation, her beginnings in crime, how she earned her appointment to leadership and the jail time that followed. She’s got some great insights into the psychology of why she committed the crimes she did, how she transitioned to the good side and how she’s helping people now. THis is as true as true crime gets.
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World Champion pool player CJ Wiley wasn’t always on the up and up. He reveals how he hustled pool across the country and the mental training he learned to help him. You’ll learn why hustling doesn’t work now, how to put yourself into a trance, How to tell who has money and who doesn’t, and how the mindset it takes to win high stakes pool is the same it takes to win in business. And why getting stabbed was the best thing that ever happened to him
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An oldie but goodie from we called this show Fraud Busting. Chuck Gallagher takes us deep inside the Ponzi Scheme he created and how it came crashing down. He’ll tell us how to recognize the signs of a scam from trusted advisors. He’ll reveal how he ended up in jail and what he learned there.
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Corporate Finance Director Marcy Maslov was tipped off to $1M missing from a huge corporation as well as multiple rapes at her facility. She recounts the story of EXACTLY what happened, how she figured out who she can trust and how it changed her life forever.
You can find more on her ethics training game at www.e-factorgame.com
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What happens when domestic violence enters the relationship between a gun loving stripper and an army vet? You’ll be shocked at the response of the police and District Attorney. Lawyer Chris Ponsay recounts exactly what happened when his client’s ear got bit off. The lies are fascinating. The problem is that the story is real.
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Former 911 Dispatcher Ricardo Martinez has taken it upon himself to support the 911 Dispatch community by getting their stories out there and helping them process the inherent stress of the job. You’ll be shocked by what REALLY happens on the job with both shocking and funny stories. Be sure to listen to his Within the Trenches podcast to hear more 911 Dispatch stories from around the world. This is as true as true crime gets.
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Do you know how many fake profiles are on Linked In? CIA spy Peter Warmka reveals that and much more including how AI is being used for scams including voice cloning and even deep fake video. Listen to find out the top 2 scams that are successful against seniors and how you can protect yourself from them.
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Private Investigator Jim Terry got hired to help find Dylan Rounds. You’ll be shocked to hear what lead the victim’s family to threaten his life and how it involves your host, Body Language Expert Traci Brown. We’ll learn what it really takes to find missing people and missing property, what can go wrong in the process and who will always give you the most accurate information. Listen to find out what the most fascinating piece of property Jim has ever been asked to locate. This is as true as true crime gets.
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Robin Dreeke- What happens when a foreign national knocks on the FBI’s door on the 4th of July to volunteer to be a spy? Retired Chief of the FBI Behavioral Analysis Program Robin Dreeke knows. He was in charge recruited Spies for the US. Many try to sell information for big bucks. We learn how he vets them for value of info, credibility , their propensity to act in their own best interests and lots more.
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Former army interrogator James Pyle visits Truth, Lies and Coverups. We chat about his formula for tactical questioning so you can find out anything from anyone at any time. Discover what affects the accuracy of interrogations, and how to get the 2 things that don’t come easy. This is true as true crime gets.
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Former Police Seargent and de-escalation expert Charles Heasley fills us in on exactly what the most important thing cops need to think is. He also shares his tips on how to de-escalate someone in a mental health crisis and where the line is where force is necessary. You’ll learn your best plan of action in an active shooter situation.
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Lisa Bischoff stole $600k in jewels and was arrested for a range of crimes including computer hacking and identity theft. She reveals the exact how and why she committed her crimes and also how she broke the pattern…..until she relapsed and went back to the life of crime. Her messy path was redeemed and now she’s helping others on their own path to healing. THis is as true as true crime gets.
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What happens when your paychecks start to dwindle and you know your company’s systems inside and out? Craig Stanland found out when he used it to his advantage to orchestrate an $834k fraud scheme. He tells us exactly what happened and how he reinvented himself. This is as true as true crime gets…and then has a happy and very impactful ending.
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Army interrogator Eric Maddox is responsible for eliciting Saddam Hussein’s location so US forces could capture him. And he did it thru building trust, even with a language barrier. He’ll talk philosophies and tactics that allowed him to get the necessary information not only in this case but also in capturing the #4 most wanted man in the world.
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What was it like doing the FBI search of Edward Snowden’s house in Hawaii the day he disappeared? Former FBI investigator Tim Simon reveals what he saw. We’ll also talk Ponzi schemes from prison, the most common element in embezzlement schemes and how to get a confession from fraudsters and murderers.
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What happened when digital forensic expert Steve Burgess got a call to find out exactly what rapper 50 Cent had to do with a sex tape posted online? He’ll fill us in on the whole story. He’ll also tell us about how he helped a young hacker prove that he DIDN’T get classified nuclear secrets and more.
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Find out what happened with Nancy Grace called Traci for analysis on the alleged University of Idaho Murderer. Find out who is public enemy #1 in Boulder, CO, our thoughts on the Titanic Submersible implosion and what happens when you can’t find the Pony Button.
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Join us as we dive into the intriguing world of fraudsters with esteemed author Rob Docters. Discover the common thread that connects these individuals driven by hidden motives and explore the fascinating insights into their behaviors.
In this thought-provoking interview, Docters explores an unexpected phenomenon—an intriguing correlation between someone's choice of shoes and the potential for fraudulent activity. Uncover the intriguing findings that shed light on this unique aspect of human behavior and its relevance to identifying deceptive intentions.
Delving into the realm of high-profile scandals, Docters provides an inside look at the Martha Stewart saga, offering a balanced perspective on the events that unfolded and the implications surrounding them. Gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and lessons learned from this notorious case.
Additionally, Docters sheds light on the behavior of corporate boards and their impact on fraudulent activities. Explore the nuanced dynamics within these structures, highlighting areas where improvements can be made to mitigate the risks of misconduct.
To further explore the captivating world of ethics and hidden greed, be sure to grab a copy of Docters' insightful book. Delve into its pages to uncover more compelling stories, thought-provoking analyses, and thoughtfully examined ethical dilemmas.
Join us on this journey as we explore the multifaceted nature of fraud, providing a nuanced perspective on the motivations that drive individuals astray. Let us delve into the complexities of human behavior and the measures that can be taken to foster a more ethical and transparent society.
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Prepare to be gripped by an astonishing tale that unveils the true extent of the terrorists' victory when they brought the vibrant city of Boston to its knees. Join us as we delve into the dark underbelly of corruption, government investigations, and the chilling aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing, guided by none other than the fearless former police officer and government investigator, Gary Edgington.
In this captivating interview, Edgington pulls back the curtain on the murky world of insurance corruption, exposing a web of deceit that threatens the very fabric of justice. Brace yourself as he unravels the intricate threads of a post-blast investigation, revealing the heart-stopping moments when heroes emerged, and the relentless pursuit of truth began.
But the horrors don't stop there. Edgington takes us on a heart-pounding journey deep into the treacherous funding chains that fuel the creation of IED bombs in Iraq. Through his firsthand experiences, we gain a chilling insight into the sinister minds behind these devastating weapons and the insidious methods used to finance their deadly operations.
Hold your breath as we explore the harrowing world of processing sniper scenes, where every step could be a dance with death. Edgington's expertise shines through as he walks us through the meticulous procedures employed to bring justice to those affected by these calculated acts of violence.
And that's not all—we uncover a secret weapon in the fight against terror: the art of seizing funds. Edgington unveils the cunning strategies employed to disrupt terrorist financial networks, dealing a crippling blow to their sinister ambitions.
As the intensity builds, Edgington's gripping account will leave you hungry for more. Don't miss the chance to dive even deeper into his astonishing story by picking up a copy of his riveting book, "Outside the Wire." Prepare to be enthralled, inspired, and forever changed by the harrowing revelations within its pages.
The terrorists may have thought they had won join us as we shine a light on the darkness that threatened to consume Boston on that fateful day.
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Hold onto your seats as we delve into the jaw-dropping world of Frank Abignale, the enigmatic criminal mastermind behind the legendary Leonardo DiCaprio movie. But here's the twist: is the movie based on real events, or is it one colossal lie? Brace yourself for the shocking revelations brought to light in a recent New York Post article that challenges everything you thought you knew.
To uncover the truth, Traci goes straight to the source—none other than criminal extraordinaire Brett Johnson himself. Prepare to have your mind blown as Johnson spills the beans on his riveting interactions with Abignale, exposing a clandestine web of deception and intrigue. This is the interview you won't want to miss.
We're just getting started. Johnson takes us on a wild ride through the murky realm of cyber security, revealing the uncanny methods to distinguish a bona fide expert from a crafty imposter. The digital landscape is fraught with dangers, and Johnson equips us with the tools to navigate this treacherous terrain.
Our conversation with Johnson takes a thrilling turn as we uncover the startling truth about modern-day sugar daddies, unmask the dark secrets lurking behind TikTok and Facebook algorithms, and peel back the layers of deception that permeate our social media feeds. Buckle up for an eye-opening journey through the underbelly of the internet.
Get ready to be captivated, astonished, and enlightened as Catch Me If You Can is ripped apart, exposing a truth more enthralling than fiction. Join us as we uncover the real story, reveal hidden secrets, and navigate the treacherous waters of cybercrime and digital manipulation. This is the interview that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew.
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to get a huge whistleblower award? There’s a lot to it. Mychal Wilson shares his journey from blowing the whistle on his employer, getting fired and creating a whole new career as a whistleblower attorney. He’ll recount some of his most unique cases including sexual assault at a prestigious hospital and tell us exactly what you need to think about before you blow the whistle on fraud yourself.
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Author Ross Bernstein reveals the secrets sports stars DON’T want you to know about how they’re cheating in sports. From Mirrors and buzzers to bugging locker rooms and even the ways teams leave a trail of fake info to sabotage other teams cheating efforts. And even how the Mob and online gambling may affect the outcome of your favorite team’s season. Be sure you get Ross's book series The Code.
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When Canadian Police Officer Kelly Donovan blew the whistle and reported illegal behavior and inconsistent enforcement of the law within her department things got really bad. She’ll recount her story about fighting the powers trying to silence her and other victims in Canada and how she’s working to change the laws so nobody has to be a victim of officer misconduct again.
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Vince Poscente was in the front row when Salmon Rushdie was attacked in 2022. He’ll reveal exactly what he did to subdue the attacker and what he’s done to take care of himself to alleviate the PTSD he was left with. He breaks down the universal truths in tragedy and confidence he digs into in his books his books Earthquake and The Ant and The Elephant.
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Hostage negotiator Jeff Owens tells us all about he helped form the hostage negotiation team for the Honolulu Police. He’ll reveal exactly what happened in some of his most unusual cases and the simple techniques he used to solve situations peacefully and without violence. He’ll take us in depth into the hostage taker’s mind so you can use the same skills to get what you want in just about any situation.
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Gary Edgington was an investigator at the Beverly Hills, CA Police Department. He’ll talk about his involvement with the Billionaire Boy’s Club investment fraud case, what it’s really like to search for a dead body, what famous family in Hollywood is up to some shady stuff and his involvement in the OJ Simpson trial.
You’ll want to be sure to check out Gary’s new book Outside the Wire.
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How did Traci know Alex Murdough was guilty? Deception was revealed in his language on the stand in his trial. Listen to find out exactly what he said that gave him away. We’ll also unpack Traci’s mysterious TikTok incident, Insider info on Chinese Balloons, classified document handling and if Ranch Dressing Soda is any good.
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What happens when you wake up to find your wife and kids gone? Scott Lesnick will tell us exactly what he did after his wife stole his kids and took them overseas TWICE. This case was inches away from ending up in the Supreme Court of Israel. If you’ve got a tough negotiation this is a can’t miss episode. This is true crime at it’s most raw.
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Roseann Freitas has her finger on the pulse of the latest scams in her job with the Better Business Bureau. She’ll report on the latest scams: Dating, Rentals, Pets, Unemployment and tell you the 1 sure fire way you know if you’re going to be the next true crime victim.
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Michael Skiba found himself investigating fraud run by the Mexican drug cartel-- disguised in innocent school busses. He’s worked for the US government, the UN and will reveal exactly what it’s like to catch a criminal in an international fraud ring. We’ll also hear his thoughts on Elizabeth Holmes and FTX.
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Traci will do some body language analysis on Prince Harry & Meghan Markle. Are they lying in their Netflix and 60 minutes interviews? We’ll also get the scoop on George Santos and Lauren Bobert. And Did Traci just give Alex the key to become a millionaire? Is it true crime? Tune in to find out.
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Dr Marni Hill Foderero had a lightbulb moment at a family pizza dinner. Her husband had just unintentionally confessed to taking money- lots of it. Her husband wasn’t who she thought he was. All their money was gone. This led her on a journey of finding out how bad it really was and realizing the impact of the red flags she’d ignored for years.
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Steve Murphy and Javier Pena visit Truth, Lies and Coverups. They’re the US Drug Enforcement Agency agents who helped catch Pablo Escobar, the Columbian Drug Lord who was responsible for 80% of the world’s cocaine trade. They’re depicted as the stars of the NETFLIX show Narcos. Tune in to get the real story of what happened leading up to and during Escobar’s takedown. This is as true as true crime gest.
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Investigator Dan Goodwin worked on the Oklahoma City Bombing, the 9/11 attacks and also on Hurricane Katrina. Tune in to find out exactly what went on and learn some of the investigative techniques he used that you can use TODAY to find the truth in your life.
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Find out what happened when Traci got in touch with the good folks at Rent A Hitman.com. See if she can get to the bottom of the Christmas Bandit Situation at her house, What happened at the Mexican Restaurant and lots more fraud in the news.
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Scandals have rocked the sports world lately. Listen to get the updates on what shouldn’t be happening in golf, cornhole, chess, poker, rock climbing and lots more. You'll also find out what happened when Alex used Air Tags in a theft incident.
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What’s it like to be an NYPD officer? Vic Ferrari recounts his time on the force. You’ll learn what businesses the mob usually gets into and what they do to guys who snitch on them, how Chinese government officials get their cars and lots more. This is as true as true crime gets.
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Former Commercial Banker Jami Rice had a front row seat to a $15M fraud. She was part of the team that made a $15M loan to Mary Caroll McDonnel, a fake heiress to the McDonnel Douglas Fortune. She’ll recount exactly how the wool got pulled over the eyes of some of the most reputable banks in California.
Be sure to listen to her true crime podcasts Dirty Money Moves and Murderish.
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Darcy Luoma was blindsided when a neighbor called to tell her that the SWAT team was at her house and took her husband. Listen to find out what he did wrong, what happened next and her journey thru the legal system, crisis management and putting her own coaching model to the test….landing at forgiveness.
Darcy is the author of Thoughtfully Fit. Be sure you read more about her riveting journey.
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What would you do if your car got stolen? Nora Burns takes us thru her journey of finding her car without the help of the police and how that led her to testifying to a Grand Jury. She’ll tell us exactly what to do, and what not to do and how she was getting ripped off left and right. And she’ll reveal what NOT to do in a 7-11 store.
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The Department of Homeland Security is watching you. Sometimes you know it, and sometimes you don’t. Former Behavior Detection Officer and Trainer Robin Barnhardt joins us today to chat about what some of the body language officers are looking for that may indicate a threat. You may have talked with them and didn’t even know it. Keep listening to learn what info she WON’T give us.
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Lucky Charms and lots more - Traci and Super Producer Alex report on all the fraud that’s fit to talk about: Elizabeth Hoomes, Food Fraud, Copy Cat Fraud, Steve Bannon, Bed Bath and Beyond, HOV lane violations and even the history of slavery.
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Lucky Charms and lots more - Traci and Super Producer Alex report on all the fraud that’s fit to talk about: Elizabeth Hoomes, Food Fraud, Copy Cat Fraud, Steve Bannon, Bed Bath and Beyond, HOV lane violations and even the history of slavery.
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What REALLY went on at the Uvalde school shooting? Active Shooter Expert Carol Cambridge fills us in on the details of why things led to complacency and miscommunication and allowed things to go so wrong. You’ll learn what you should do if you find yourself in an active shooter true crime situation. Your life could depend on it.
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What REALLY went on at the Uvalde school shooting? Active Shooter Expert Carol Cambridge fills us in on the details of why things led to complacency and miscommunication and allowed things to go so wrong. You’ll learn what you should do if you find yourself in an active shooter true crime situation. Your life could depend on it.
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Jim Casey was responsible for finding primary evidence to solve who blew up PanAm Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. And he tells the most compellling auto fraud story you've ever heard.
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Jim Casey was responsible for finding primary evidence to solve who blew up PanAm Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. And he tells the most compellling auto fraud story you've ever heard.
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Bernie Madoff carried out a 40 year $50B ponzi scheme and FBI Agent Paul Roberts was a lead investigator. He gives us the inside scoop on the 3 year investigation from Bernie’s immediate admission, why he did it, the fake documents it took to fool the SEC, who cooperated, who didn’t and how a pet Chihuahua knew everything all along.
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Corporate Finance Director Marcy Maslov was tipped off to $1M missing from a huge corporation as well as multiple rapes at her facility. She recounts the story of EXACTLY what happened, how she figured out who she can trust and how the true crime changed her life forever.
You can find more on her ethics training game at www.e-factorgame.com
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Get the latest updates on Alex Jones, Brittany Greiner, Chaco Tacos, Chernyobl, Belize, TSA and much more.
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Billion dollar cargo ships, ransom and AK47s. This is the world Kit Chellel, co author of Dead in the Water went deep into. What exactly happened to the Brillante Virtuso oil tanker? Why didn’t reports of the pirates and fire on board match up? Was this a $77M case of insurance fraud? Listen to find out what happened and his adventures into the dark underbelly of maritime shipping.
Be sure to get your copy of Kit’s book Dead in the Water anywhere books are sold. You’ll be fascinated.
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Former New York Stock Exchange Investigator Donna Sardanopoli reveals some of her biggest cases investigating securities fraud. Find out why she was called a thorn in the side of a brokerage and what they did to solve the problem of her repeated visits and violations at their office.
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What’s it like to be Lance Armstrong’s dad? Terry Armstrong reveals what his son - disgraced Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong doesn’t want us to know—the REAL story behind his rise and fall. Bombshells are revealed. And the one thing he‘d say to Lance if he had the chance to. This is big time shocking true crime.
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Did Cassidy Hutchinson lie or tell the truth in her testimony during the Jan 6 hearings? Body Language Expert Traci Brown breaks it down in this special eidtion episode.
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One day regular guy mortgage broker Jerome Mayne got a call from the FBI that they were coming to take him into custody. But they wouldn’t tell him why. He only found out that he’d been involved in a mortgage money laundering scheme when he got to court. Listen to find out what decisions he made that led him to prison so you can avoid the same true crime fate.
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Crypto scammers are outsmarting the FBI. Crypto Currency Expert Erica Stanford fills us in on the $25B true crime scam and the founder of it who’s been illuding capture since 2017. Is she missing, faked her death or get plastic surgery to conceal her identity? And we’ll hear how to spot a crypto currency scam before you invest so you don’t end up broke.
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A waitress with an MBA and $50k in student loan debt, a state psychologist with $880,000 in student loan debt. What happens when they can’t pay it back? Is it fraud? Or is it something else? Did the government set them up to fail? Student Loan Bankruptcy lawyer DJ Rausa knows his way around the system and puts helps his clients avoid financial ruin. He’ll fill us in on how to avoid current loan forbearance traps that the government is setting RIGHT NOW so you can keep yourself and your loved ones out of huge financial trouble and their own true crime scandal.
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Traci and Super Producer Alex talk about their new video project, the Amber Herd and Johnny Depp Trial, What the Body Language of Lee Harvey Oswald reveals, The REAL story behind Amazon’s Alexa, PPP loan fraud and lots more true crime.
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FBI Hostage Negotiator Gary Noesner takes us inside FBI operations at the Branch Dividian Standoff in Waco, TX where he was in charge of negotiation with David Koresh. He also negotiated successful ends to the Republic of Texas standoff and prison riots just to name a few. We’ll learn his techniques to bargain with anyone to get to a mutually agreed upon resolution, even in life or death situations.
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Peter Warmka was looking for a job with some excitement and accidentally became a CIA spy. He reveals exactly what the selection process was like and how he was trained to target specific insiders and exploit their vulnerabilities to gain sensitive info. And he’ll tell you how to do it too! Be sure to get his new book Confessions of a CIA spy available on Amazon.
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What happens when you write a letter to someone you don’t know in prison? Our guest today Private Investigator Kelly Paxton found out and discovered crazy details about a certain prescription medication that can cause theft and gambling. She’ll fill us in on simple questions that can reveal the truth about a job candidate right away. And we’ll get her reviews on fraud shows on TV including Bad Vegan, We Crashed and Super Pumped.
What happened when Traci went out to dinner with Jack Barsky, former KGB spy? What's Traci's fatal mistake? And exactly how long has society had to defend itself from wiretapping? Get answers to these questions when Traci and her producer Alex dive into these topics and a lot more
What happens when a foreign national knocks on the FBI’s door on the 4th of July to volunteer to be a spy? Retired Chief of the FBI Behavioral Analysis Program Robin Dreeke knows. He was in charge recruited Spies FOR the US. Many try to sell information for big bucks. It's not true crime per say but it's what's really going on out there in national security. We learn how he vets them for value of info, credibility , their propensity to act in their own best interests and lots more.
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At age 22 Marisa Marico was put in charge of her Italian mafia family operation. She breaks the code of silence and spills the beans about the family’s operation, her beginnings in crime, how she earned her appointment to leadership and the jail time that followed. She’s got some great insights into the psychology of why she committed the crimes she did, how she transitioned to the good side of true crime and how she’s helping people now.
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Will Smith Was Will Smith right or wrong when he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars? Get the inside scoop straight from Hollywood. And did DeShaun Watson Lie during his Cleveland press conference this week regarding his sexual assault charges? And what did it really take for Traci to do a proper body language analysis on Chris Watts? Listen to find out.
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There are spies among us, watching our every move and reporting back to Russia. They look and act just like Americans. But they’re using secret back channels of communication to send code about intelligence, surveillance missions and cash drops. Jack Barsky was one of them. He details his undercover KGB career in the US from start to being caught by the FBI. He’ll reveal the truth about what spies really do. This is the stuff movies are made of.
Traci and her producer Alex cover true crimes including the update on Brian Laundrie Gabbie Petito murder case, what was found magnet fishing in Florida, Fraudulent Nuns, Uber rides gone wrong and lots more. We either solved all of the world’s problems or none of them. Be ready for lots of laughs.
Host Traci Brown got a phone call that could put her and her Body Language expertise squarely in the middle of the Jan 6 riot at the US Capitol. She unpacks what happened, your feedback and what she decided to do
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You can’t go anywhere without being watched. And our guest Investigator John Hutson was the one watching you—at a big retailer that you’ve certainly been to. He’ll share the biggest true crime fraud loss the retailer ever saw and why it wasn’t prosecuted, his best interview technique to find the truth and his advice for liars.
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A new widower took up mall walking at the fanciest mall in Dallas and ended up left at the altar….without his life savings. A nice looking fellow has a friend in trouble down the street and asks you to give him a ride there. Should you? There’s a specific, nefarious true crime strategy to luring people to do anything. And Jeff McKissack reveals it. Help support the show and buy us a coffee! Your donation helps us keep the show going. Just click the link. THANKS! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Traci37
There’s a no rules, unseen war being fought between Ukraine & Russia that is barely being reported on: the cyber war. And hacker Mike Jones has the scoop. He’ll fill us in on the chatter and attacks from the corners of the dark web that pre-empted the physical conflict and give us his predictions for the future. He’ll also reveal how insanely easy it is to find vulnerable systems around the world and the mistakes hackers could make that could have grave consequences.
The pastor of a tiny church in Tulsa had big ideas: A fancy community center in his under-served part of town. He raised almost $5M and things were going great until he asked for more money. Enter forensic accountant Leah Weitholter, who the board hired to find where all the funds went. Her story of finding the fraud will make you wonder if you really should donate to that ‘good cause’….. and lots more. This is true crime fighting at it's best. Help support the show and buy us a coffee. Your donation goes a long way towards keeping the show going. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Traci37
Here’s our new style of episode that we’ll only do every so often. Traci and Alex discuss and almost solve secrets and conspiracies at the 2022 Winter Olympics including the Russian figure skater’s drug test, Eileen Gu’s citizenship, the Chinese hockey team and why China got to host the Olympics at all. And they’ll everything else in life from country music to road trips to our new film project.
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The most delicious thing about love is that you never know how it’s going to end….unless you’re a Nigerian scammer. Forensic linguist Elisabeth Carter reveals their specific online dating playbook to use your heart to get to your wallet, and how they make even more money AFFTER your heart is broken and your wallet is empty.
If you’ve been scammed and want to be part of her true crime research study, you can reach her at Elisabeth.Carter@carteranddayconsultancy.co.uk
What would you do to get out of a bad relationship? If you’re like our guest today, much, much more than you’d ever think. Desperation opened the door to vulnerability and Toby Dorr walked right thru it without even knowing it. She takes us from leading her normal, midwestern life to busting her new boyfriend out of prison…and no, it doesn’t end well.
Host Traci Brown got a phone call that could put her squarely in the middle of the Jan 6 riot at the US Capitol. She unpacks what happened and needs your advice on what she should do.
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Elizabeth Holmes was running a billion dollar company with Theranos—or was it a billion dollar fraud? And how did she think she needed to behave to stay in charge and succeed? Handwriting analysis Expert Kathi McKnight visits Truth Lies and Coverups today to reveal the things we’re sure Holmes DOESN’T want us to know about her personality traits and motivations, some of which certainly led to her conviction.
Teamwork makes the dream work… especially when you’re playing blackjack-- and you’re counting cards. This was Joel Block’s world. Hand signals, casino comportment and the very few things you pay attention to so you can become an advantage player and win big, without being spotted. Winner Winner Chicken Dinner-Just like the move 21.
What exactly happens when you win the lottery and you’re already a fraudster? You may just do what our guest Embezzlement Investigator Amber Weber found when she was investigating fraud loss at a dental office. She’ll also fill us in on, of all things….modern day cattle rustling.
Teamwork makes the dream work… especially when you’re playing blackjack-- and you’re counting cards. This was Joel Block’s world. Hand signals, casino comportment and the very few things you pay attention to so you can become an advantage player and win big, without being spotted. Winner Winner Chicken Dinner-Just like the move 21.
Auditor Amanda ‘Jo’ Erven visits Truth, Lies and Coverups. She’ll recount how she and her team got sneaky to uncover employee fraud and reveal her biggest bust worth millions. We’ll talk red flags, whistle blowers, tattletales and about her book The Everyday Ethicist.
Entertainer and Keynote Speaker Jason Hewlett visits Truth, Lies and Coverups. He’s performs perfect impressions of Elton John and Ricky Martin just to name a few. He recounts the time he was swindled out of $100k by a producer who said he’d help develop the perfect show for Vegas casinos. You’ll learn the signs of fraud that he only saw only when he looked back on the situation, and you’ll learn how to design your contracts so you don’t suffer the same fate in any business.
Kelly Richmond-Pope joins me on Truth, Lies and Coverups today. She’s a Ph.D Accounting professor at DePaul University and an expert on fraud and the after effects of being a whistle blower. She’s also a documentary producer. She’ll tell us all about making her show All the Queens Horses which profiles the largest municipal fraud in history. You can see it on Amazon Prime now. Enjoy!
Deception Detection and statement analysis expert Peter Hyatt visits Truth, Lies and Coverups. He’s a master at spotting deceptive language patterns. We’ll chat about deception in cases including Alec Baldwin, Cleo Smith's Parents, Roger Clemens and Go in depth on Jon Benet Ramsey. You’ll learn how to listen for and read deception verbally, written and in texts.
Lisa Morris’s ex-husband tried to hide assets from her during their divorce. But not just any old assets—rich oil wells in West Texas. Listen to find out how the found them and accurately valued them to get a fair deal and how she helps others going thru divorce locate and value assets as well. She’ll also tell us about the biggest case she’s worked on and a super easy way you can find out protect yourself in similar situations.
Former Navy S.E.A.L. Don Shipley joins Truth, Lies and Coverups. He’s made it his life’s mission to identify phony Navy S.E.A.L.s. Find out what really happens when he confronts phonys, why his reality show failed and what happened with Tiger Woods trained with the S.E.A.L.s for a day.
James Linton visits Truth Lies and Coverups. You may have seen him on the world news for hacking emails of several senior staffers at the white house including the head of Homeland Security, Antony Scaramucci and Sara Sanders. He’ll share how he got their addresses, how he tricked them and how he got caught. He’s the Banksy of the cyber world. But don’t worry, he’s on the good side of things now helping people prevent online social engineering in their world.
Libby Henry visits Truth, Lies and Coverups. She’ll recount her cautionary tale of her husband’s mortgage fraud and how he left her with $11.38 in her pocket, at one point fearing for her life. She’ll talk about how writing her book after her divorce revealed that he’d made her a co-conspirator in his nefarious ways. Listen to find out more about what happened and what she’s doing now.
Traci and Alex review the latest intel on the Brian Laundrie and Gabby Petito case.
We hear from Brett Johnson on the latest on what's new with ransomware.
Then DefCon Social Engineering Contest winner Chris Kirsch visits Truth Lies and Coverups. He details what it takes to beat the best of the best—tricking fortune 500 companies to reveal info to let him into their networks. We also talk about breaking into and manipulating voting machines. Make sure you listen to this one so you know what’s REALLY going on out there and how to protect yourself from it.
Former army interrogator James Pyle visits Truth, Lies and Coverups. We chat about his formula for tactical questioning so you can find out anything from anyone at any time. Discover what affects the accuracy of interrogations, and how to get the 2 things that don’t come easy.
Tom Hardin visits Truth Lies and Coverups. He did some insider trading, got caught by the FBI and instead of going to jail right away, wore a wire for them which resulted in multiple arrests. They gave him the code name TipperX. Listen to find out the details—it’s the stuff movies are made of. Enjoy!
Lisa Lawler visits the show. She’s the founder of the White Collar Wives project, a support group for wives who’s husbands have been accused or convicted of embezzlement. Listen to find out what happened when she found out her husband was being investigated for embezzlement, the #1 tip she tells ladies in the group and a few of their amazing stories of what happened when their husbands got caught.
Sharon Edwards joins Traci on Truth Lies and Coverups. We’ll dig into the murder case she’s investigating on her Justice Delayed podcast. It’s been almost 20 years since the crime was committed in Abilene, TX. Listen to find out how she avoided being arrested during her investigation, who the suspects are, who will talk to her, who won’t and if she thinks she’ll solve the case and find the murderer.
Traci and her producer Alex discuss the Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie police body cam video.
And you’re not going to want to miss Retired FBI agent Jim Fitzgerald. His work with forensic linguistics is the primary reason the Unabomber was caught, stopping 17 years of mail bombs and the injury and death that resulted. Listen to find out how long he was on the case before it was solved and the inside scoop on how the FBI got their man. We’ll also and fact check and hear behind the scenes stories on his TV series Manhunt: Unabomber. Be sure to watch it on Netflix.
Convicted Fraudster Ryan Homa visits Truth, Lies and Coverups. He gets pretty raw as he tells us exactly how he stole $1.2 M, why he did it, the devastating effects of how it weighed on him, how it didn’t even solve the problem he really had and what he learned about himself. He doesn’t hold anything back. You’ll learn a lot from this one. Enjoy.
Statement Analysis Expert and Retired Secret Service Agent Mark McClish visits Truth Lies and Coverups. He’ll share intel from his 30+ years of statement analysis. You’ll know exactly what words and phrases indicate deception. He’ll also fill us in on what it’s really like to work at the White House, what Ronald Reagan was like and his thoughts on deception from Chris Watts to Kaitlyn Jenner.
Statement Analysis Expert and Retired Secret Service Agent Mark McClish visits Truth Lies and Coverups. He’ll share intel from his 30+ years of statement analysis. You’ll know exactly what words and phrases indicate deception. He’ll also fill us in on what it’s really like to work at the White House, what Ronald Reagan was like and his thoughts on deception from Chris Watts to Kaitlyn Jenner.
New York Times writer Abby Ellin visits Truth, Lies and Coverups today. She wrote a new book Duped: Double Lives, False Identities and the Con Man I Almost Married. It’s based on events in her life and lots of research on leading a double life and the lies that go with it. We also chat about a few of the liars we’ve both had common experiences with. Enjoy!
Be sure to check out Abby's podcast Impostors at https://medium.com/ear-worthy/second-season-of-impostors-the-commander-releases-two-new-episodes-16b8e08fe218
Former Federal Prosecutor Tom O’malley visits Truth, Lies and Coverups. He’s helped catch rap gangs committing millions in ID fraud, investigated synthetic ID fraud based on postal worker tips about suspicious mail deliveries and talks about the first known use-case of Nest security cameras data used as evidence against the bad guys. He’ll also share the easiest thing you can do to protect yourself from huge fraud loss.
Private Investigator Michele Stuart visits Truth, Lies and Coverups. We talk open source intelligence tools anyone can use to find someone and track their behavior. She’ll reveal her techniques for social engineering and how you can use 3 emotional hooks to get anyone to do anything for you. And what’s most interesting are the questions she WON’T answer…. You gotta listen to this one. Enjoy.
Jimmy Scalzo visits Truth, Lies and Coverups Today. Listen to find out how his success and a family business disagreement led him to commit mortgage fraud…and bring his extended family down with him. He’ll reveal the mindset it takes to do what he did and exactly how long it took him to snap out of it and much, much more.
We've rebranded Traci's Fraud Busting podcast to Truth Lies and Coverups. You have to listen to find out why! You'll still get fascinating interviews from fraudsters, crooks, victims and the law enforcement that got to the bottom of it. And some fun new segments.
Want to see the Truth, Lies and Coverups TV Show sizzle reel? Go to this link: https://youtu.be/PwJtTBBindQ
Author Daniel Barbarisi visits Fraud Busting. He spent 3 years searching for Forrest Fenn’s Treasure-worth $1m and only findable if you could decode a very cryptic poem written by the eccentric antique dealer. Hundreds of thousands of people searched over 10 years and in 2020 it was announced that the treasure was found. Was the ever really a treasure? Was there a legitimate finder? Was the whole thing a fraud? You’ve got to listen to find out.
White Collar Crime Investigator and former government prosecutor Lloydette Bai-Marrow visits fraud busting. We’ll chat about whistleblower and also criminal motivations and how good people end up doing illegal things ‘for the good of the company’ . She’ll also chat about the difference in her approach when investigating fraud in the corporate and government sectors and reveal simple ways to minimize fraud in your company.
Retired FBI economic crimes agent Jerri Williams visits Fraud Busting. She’ll tell us the behind the scenes stories of her work on fraud cases including the ponzi scheme she helped bust that landed her on the CNBC TV show American Greed. She’ll debunk myths about the FBI and tell us all about her podcast where she gets the real story on FBI cases and the books she’s written. You don’t want to miss this one.
Sandra James visits Fraud Busting. She’s the CEO of Private Eyes Background Checks and also a private investigator. We’ll hear all about the consequences of not getting the right kind of background check when hiring…and the different choices you have to make sure you get all the info you need. And you’ll find out what happens when she’s asked to follow someone in domestic adultery cases. Prepare to be fascinated.
Terry Ellis visits Fraud Busting. He masterminded a real life heist of Verizon headquarters in London to steal customer data, in person, without guns. And pulled it off. You’ll be amazed at his story and also learn about what he’s doing now to keep young people away from a life of crime and out of prison. Be sure to get his books Living Amongst the Beasts and Verizon. Enjoy.
Ph.D. Criminologist Robert Schug visits Fraud Busting. We chat about why people close to you may lie and also talk about his forensic psychology work with mass murderers. He’ll talk about the common threads all criminals have and why people DON’T commit crimes. We’ll also chat about the differences between psychopaths and narcissists and how you can spot them.
Kevin McCarthy visits Fraud Busting. He unknowingly participated in a years-long stock fraud scheme and ended up in jail for it. Looking back he knows he rationalized away the red flags that said big trouble was coming. He had massive blind spots and developed a system so you can find yours too. You’ll learn how you can find the things you’re NOT seeing both to keep yourself out of trouble and be a more effective leader. You’re gonna want to make sure you get his book Blind Spots and take his complimentary online assessment to learn vital info about yourself and what you’re not seeing.
Body Language Expert Mark Bowden visits Fraud Busting. He’s been ranked the #1 body language expert in the world. He’ll discuss what we can all learn from The Muppets and he’ll dig into his Truth Plane system to reveal how you can use it to control and predict people’s responses. And you’ll learn why Lying is the most important social still you can have.
White Collar Defense Attorney Sara Azari visits Fraud Busting. We met while filming a new TV show on the FOX crime channel called The Criminal Mind and she was such a powerhouse there I just had to have her on the show. She’ll reveal her methodology in successfully defending white collar cases and getting clients out of jail. She’ll talk mitigating and aggravating factors, Interrogation techniques and even the rise in PPP loan fraud. Don’t miss this episode. It could keep you out of jail.
Linda Larsen visits Fraud Busting. You’ll be blown away by her story of being abducted and held at gunpiont. She’ll reveal how her intuition and attention to communication in this intense situation allowed her to save her own life. You’re gonna have to listen to find out exactly how she did it. She eventually become a trial consultant helping lawyers persuade juries. You’ll learn how you can use her tools to build rapport with anyone so you can get yourself out of the toughest situations.
Top Interrogator and Body Language Expert Scott Rouse visits Fraud Busting. Our discussion runs from his hit Youtube body language group the Behavior Panel, to being on Dr. Phil to how entrepreneurs can raise millions by persuading investors differently in different parts of the country to his analysis of the Jon Benet Ramsey and the Tiger King cases and why women are more into true crime documentaries than men. Ah and also his research into the Liar’s Loop. Whew! You’ll want to be sure to get his new book Understanding Body Language and also his new video class True Crime Workshop.
Medical Fraud Investigator Angel Celucci visits Fraud Busting. She says 90% of the medical bills we get contain fraud and has a proprietary system on how to spot it so you keep your money in your wallet. She’ll give us the update on ID theft around the COVID vaccine, pharmacy fraud and also tell us about how she fell for a scam herself but managed to get all of her money back.
Social Engineer Chris Hadnagy visits Fraud Busting. His specialty is the human side of security. You’ll be amazed at his stories of breaking into companies (at their request) to test their security. And we’ll chat about how to use the tools of persuasion that the bad guys use to make the world a better place so you win friends, influence people and leave them better off for having met you. His new book Human Hacking is hot off the presses. You’re gonna want to make sure you get a copy of it.
Tim McGuinness visits Fraud Busting. He’s the expert on socially engineered cyber enabled crimes and fights fraud every day. We’ll learn how in the ‘80’s he helped introduce legislation that he now considers the root of all evil online. And he’ll fill us in on how he was targeted by Al-Queda and then helped bust their fraud scheme.
Debby Montgomery fell in love online and ended up losing over $1,000,000. Listen to find out how it happened, how the fraud was revealed and what she's doing to help others avoid the same fate.
Interrogation and Deception Expert Dave Zulawski visits Fraud Busting. He’ll tell all about the realities of polygraph testing, the driving force behind fraud and tell us details of some of the fraud investigations he’s done from car dealerships to construction to recycling. He’ll also give details on the most important skill you can develop to spot fraud and scams yourself so you can find the truth.
Toby Dorr visits Fraud Busting. You’ll be sucked into her amazing story as she takes us from leading her normal, midwestern life to busting her boyfriend out of prison. Listen to find out exactly what happened, what she’s doing now and how you can realize the signs of vulnerability to fraud and social engineering in yourself.
Top Body Language Experts Tonya Reiman and Traci Brown chat about what it really takes to be a body language expert on TV, how they got to where they are and a few things to look for so you can make an accurate body language analysis of someone for yourself.
Mike Jones visits Fraud Busting. He’s been the hacker with a legit job during the day who caused havoc with his underground group in the cyber world by night. He takes us through his journey from doing ‘crypto stuff’ for the Navy to being targeted by the FBI…and then working for them. We’ll hear about his experiences behind the scenes working for the government, how he got stranded in Europe for 2 years, his ideas on election hacking and what to do for your computer-loving kids so they go down a good path and stay on the right side of the law.
John Iannarelli, CSP visits Fraud Busting. We’ll chat about the cases he’s worked on including the Oklahoma City bombing, The 9/11 attack and the Sony hacks---there were 2 and you’ve never heard about the first one. He’ll give us his best tips from his book How to Spot a Terrorist Before It’s Too Late and give us some of his most entertaining stories featured in his book Disorderly Conduct. Enjoy!
Chris Parker from WhatIsMyIPAddress.com and the Easy Prey Podcast visits Fraud Busting. Victims of fraud reach out to him frequently to help locate people who have scammed them from their IP addresses. You’ll be intrigued at his stories. And he’ll give us tips on what scams are hot right now and how to avoid being a victim yourself when he reveals the secret in deciding if you’ve got a scam on your hands or not.
eCommerce Chargebacks & Fraud Consultant Karisse Hendrick visits Fraud Busting. She’ll tell us all about how she’s used card info to discover who’s cheating on thier wife, How she helped bust a Biggie Smalls impersonator operating a stolen credit card ring and also why she stopped a suspicious purchase from a very famous rock star. (You gotta listen in to find out who it is.) She’ll tell all about how she helps big companies detect and stop fraud losses and give us tons of tips to protect yourself online. This one is fun.
Is it fraud or an honest mistake? Medical Billing expert Barbara Cobuzzi visits fraud busting. She’s one of the nation’s leading experts on medical billing fraud. Get ready for your head to spin. She explains how medical billing really happens and why it’s ripe for mistakes and fraud. She talks about hallmarks of medical fraud, her work as an expert witness in federal court and some of the cases she’s worked on. And as a bonus she’ll talk about how you can double check your medical bill and get the right insurance plan for your needs.
Cameron Jay of Classic City Crime visits Fraud Busting. This is a little different than what you normally hear on this podcast. And he’s fascinating
Cameron is working to solve the 20 year old murder of Tara Louis Baker in Athens Georgia. He'll tell us all about the new evidence he’s found, the suspects, his thoughts on them and we’ll talk about the body language he’s asked me to read in the case. You’ll be sucked into the story and want to subscribe to his podcast, Classic City Crime
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Former Iowa Lottery CEO Terry Rich visits Fraud Busting. He'll reveal all of the inside details about how he led the charge to solve a what looked like a winning ticket fraud. Was the ticket legit? Why had so many people claimed they had it and tried to claim the prize? And did he find who did it? Listen to find out.
Steve Murphy and Javier Pena visit Fraud Busting. They’re the US Drug Enforcement Agency agents who helped catch Pablo Escobar, the Columbian Drug Lord who was responsible for 80% of the world’s cocaine trade. They’re depicted as the stars of the NETFLIX show NARCOS. Tune in to get the real story of what happened leading up to and during Escobar’s takedown.
Mike Staver visits Fraud Busting. He recounts his story of being defrauded by his assistant in the ‘90’s and the mistakes he made that led to the losses. There’s been recent activity in the case that only 4% of fraud victims experience. You’ll be shocked at what happened and what he’s done as a result.
Former FBI agent Jim Casey visits Fraud Busting. We talk about auto fraud, how he got primary evidence to solve who blew up PanAm flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, the corporate asset protection he’s done, and the high end investigations he’s doing now including deaths and kidnappings These stories will amaze you.
Dave Lieber visits Fraud Busting. He’s the consumer watchdog columnist for the Dallas Morning News and fills us in on what happened in 2005 to increase consumer fraud and what the most crooked business in the country is now. And he reveals exactly how to get big companies who have done you wrong to make it right. We also talk about the power of storytelling in business and about his 2 new live plays.
After listening, You’re gonna want to be sure to get his book Watchdog Nation. Enjoy!
FBI deception detection, interview and interrogation master Stan Walters visits Fraud Busting. He talks about the easiest way to avoid fraud, how to recover the most information out of your interviews (either at home or at work) and understand what is truth and what’s a lie. He also reveals the difference between narcissists, sociopaths and psychopaths and how today’s politicians communication styles have thrown the political world into turmoil.
Dave Lieber visits Fraud Busting. He’s the consumer watchdog columnist for the Dallas Morning News and fills us in on what happened in 2005 to increase consumer fraud and what the most crooked business in the country is now. And he reveals exactly how to get big companies who have done you wrong to make it right. We also talk about the power of storytelling in business and about his 2 new live plays.
After listening, You’re gonna want to be sure to get his book Watchdog Nation. Enjoy!
Cindy Olson visits Fraud Busting. She rose through the ranks at Enron to become the head of Human Resources. We talk culture, fraud, ethics and how it all led to collapse. Now she’s helping companies prevent the same thing from happening to them.
The white paper she refers to is at this link: CLICK HERE
Ethical hacker Brian Self visits Fraud Busting. We dive deep into how people have paid him to break into hospital and government systems both online and in person, and how you can strengthen your systems to avoid being a victim. He reveals how to become a hacker yourself and gives inside information on voting machine hacking in US elections. This one is juicy.
David Philippi from Bankers Bank of the West visits Fraud Busting. You’ll learn exactly how bankers are working to prevent losses from check fraud to charity fraud and account takeovers. And we’ll hear about the one time that David and his team missed the signs and lost thousands in just a few hours. You’ll learn exactly how to use this info to protect yourself, too.
You’ve seen Chris Graham in HBO’s McMillions docuseries. He’s a big reason the FBI cracked McDonald’s Monopoly game fraud case. In our interview he pulls back the curtain on exactly how the FBI does their interviews (interrogations) so they stand up in court. And he also talks about his work at Macerich shopping centers. You’ve been to their malls around the country. After listening to this you’ll never give a hard time to mall cops again.
Imogen Hammond-Williams from Trans Union visits Fraud Busting. We chat about what online dating sites are doing to protect their members from fraud, device intelligence, how she got catfished and what exactly she’s doing to make a difference in the dating space.
Brett Johnson visits Fraud Busting. He’s the Godfather of Internet Crime-that’s a title given to him by the US Secret Service. He takes us on a wild ride from his beginnings in crime to inventing online crime forums to a cross country crime spree, being placed on the US Most Wanted List and escaping from prison. He’s done it all. Now he’s now helping companies and individuals protect themselves from the kind of guy he used to be. You’ll get inside the criminal mind and learn simple tools you can put in place right away to protect yourself. There’s so much here it’s a 2 part interview. Enjoy.
Brett Johnson visits Fraud Busting. He’s the Godfather of Internet Crime-that’s a title given to him by the US Secret Service. He takes us on a wild ride from his beginnings in crime to inventing online crime forums to a cross country crime spree, being placed on the US Most Wanted List and escaping from prison. He’s done it all. Now he’s now helping companies and individuals protect themselves from the kind of guy he used to be. You’ll get inside the criminal mind and learn simple tools you can put in place right away to protect yourself. There’s so much here it’s a 2 part interview. Enjoy.
Carol Cambridge visits Fraud Busting. We talk about how to spot early signs of fraud and workplace violence, how to create a culture of loyalty to prevent fraud and violence and how to stay safe in an active shooter situation.
Mafia Princess Marisa Merico visits Fraud busting. At age 22 Marisa was put in charge of her Italian mafia family operation. She breaks the code of silence and spills the beans about the family’s operation, her beginnings in crime, how she earned her appointment to leadership and the jail time that followed. She’s got some great insights into the psychology of why she committed the crimes she did, how she transitioned to the good side and how she’s helping people now.
Susan Frew, Owner of Sunshine Plumbing, Heating and Air visits Fraud Busting. She tells the story of how one of her trusted employees stole over $700k from her without her knowledge. You'll learn the one place to NOT cut corners to prevent fraud and how you can do simple things to avoid internal theft yourself.
Jacque James, Certified Fraud Examiner visits Fraud Busting. She talks about some of the most high dollar fraud schemes she helped uncover and reveal the 4 step fraud prevention process she developed for businesses. She’ll also give us one powerful question to ask to interview job candidates to gauge their integrity before you hire them.
Christine Parma visits Fraud Busting. As financial planner she was a victim of a Ponzi scheme. She sold it to clients and invested money herself. She’s dug deep and uncovered the mindset and beliefs of allowing yourself to be defrauded. Listen for the 4 steps to help you strengthen and trust yourself so you won’t be taken advantage of again.
In this episode of Fraud Busting Traci talks with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Chairman of the C-Suite Network and former executive at Kodak about his experiences with online dating fraud, corporate fraud he got sucked into without knowing and even how to safely handle wire transfers. His view from the C-suite about fraud is eye opening.
Known as Britain’s Greatest Fraudster, Tony stole 30 million British pounds over his career. He takes us inside the mind of a fraudster from why he started fraud when he was young to his turning point in jail and how he helps individuals and companies protect themselves now with his We Fight Fraud organization.
Chuck takes us deep inside investment fraud and how to recognize the signs of it from trusted advisors. He’ll reveal how he ended up in jail and what he learned there.
Holly Hoffman from Survivor Season 21 visits Fraud Busting to reveal if reality TV is real and how she uncovered deception in pursuit of the million dollar prize.
Top Economist Mary Kelly, Ph.D. visits Fraud Busting. When the economy goes down fraud goes up. In this episode we’ll talk about why good people do bad things in tough times and what we can do to get the economy back on track.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Jay Kennedy visits Fraud Busting. He’s researched the impact of insider threat, employee theft and product counterfeiting on businesses around the globe. These crimes are difficult to detect and profitable. Discover how to spot it for yourself.
Meet Kelly Paxton, Certified Fraud Examiner and Pink Collar Crime expert. Her insightful discussion on embezzlement and how honest people make bad decisions to get money is not to be missed. Topics include if men or women are better at fraud , the crazy fraud cases she’s investigated and The Fat Finger Caper.
Traci Brown is the Fraud-Busting Body Language Expert. She's spent the last 20 years uncovering secrets hidden in plain sight in crimes, politics and billion dollar business deals. Listen for interviews with criminals, their victims and the law enforcement that got to the bottom of it to get the real and sometimes dark truth about what's really going on inside the crime, threats to your bottom line and how you can avoid becoming the next victim. Subscribe now for updates.