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    Truth, Lies and Coverups with 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.
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    Episodes (154)

    In Case You Missed It: Blindsided --When the Swat Team Shows Up at Your House with Darcy Luoma Ep. 145

    In Case You Missed It:  Blindsided --When the Swat Team Shows Up at Your House with Darcy Luoma Ep. 145

    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.

    In Case You Missed It: American Greed- Behind the Scenes with Jerri Williams Ep. 144

    In Case You Missed It:  American Greed- Behind the Scenes with Jerri Williams Ep. 144

    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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    In Case You MIssed It: Winner Winner Chicken Dinner- with Joel Block Ep. 144

    In Case You MIssed It:  Winner Winner Chicken Dinner- with Joel Block Ep. 144

    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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    In Case You MIssed It: Inside the Italian Mafia with Marisa Merico, Mafia Princess Ep. 143

    In Case You MIssed It:  Inside the Italian Mafia with Marisa Merico, Mafia Princess Ep. 143

    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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    Underworld Hustle with CJ Wiley Ep. 142

    Underworld Hustle with CJ Wiley Ep. 142

    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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    In Case You Missed it: I ran a Ponzi Scheme with Chuck Gallagher Ep 141

    In Case You Missed it:  I ran a Ponzi Scheme with Chuck Gallagher Ep 141

    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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    In Case You Missed It: And Then They Pointed a Gun at My Head With Marcy Maslov Ep.

    In Case You Missed It:  And Then They Pointed a Gun at My Head   With Marcy Maslov Ep.

    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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    Guns, Strippers and The Girl Next Door with Chris Ponsay Ep.139

    Guns, Strippers and The Girl Next Door with Chris Ponsay Ep.139

    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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    911: There’s a Lot More To This with Ricardo Martinez Ep. 138

    911:  There’s a Lot More To This with Ricardo Martinez Ep. 138

    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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    Why are You Messing With Me? With CIA Spy Peter Warmka Ep. 137

    Why are You Messing With Me?  With CIA Spy Peter Warmka Ep. 137

    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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    Death Threat on the Dylan Rounds Case…. With Jim Terry Ep. 136

    Death Threat on the Dylan Rounds Case…. With Jim Terry Ep. 136

    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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    Recruiting US Spies with Robin Dreeke Ep. 134

    Recruiting US Spies with Robin Dreeke Ep. 134

    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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    Uncovering the Things People DON’T Say .Ep. 134

    Uncovering the Things People DON’T Say .Ep. 134

    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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    The Most Important Thing is to…..with Charles Heasley Ep. 132

    The Most Important Thing is to…..with Charles Heasley Ep. 132

    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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    I’m a Jewel Thief with Lisa Bischoff Ep. 131

    I’m a Jewel Thief with Lisa Bischoff Ep. 131

    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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    The Day I Lost it All with Craig Stanland Ep.130

    The Day I Lost it All with Craig Stanland Ep.130

    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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    Finding Saddam Hussein with Eric Maddox Ep. 129

    Finding Saddam Hussein with Eric Maddox Ep. 129

    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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    Searching Snowden’s House with Tom Simon Ep. 128

    Searching Snowden’s House with Tom Simon Ep. 128

    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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    50 Cent’s Sex Tape Scandal Unmasked-with Steve Burgess Ep. 127

    50 Cent’s Sex Tape Scandal Unmasked-with Steve Burgess Ep. 127

    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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    Nancy Grace, Public Enemy #1 and the Pony Button with Traci and Alex Ep. 126

    Nancy Grace, Public Enemy #1 and the Pony Button with Traci and Alex Ep. 126

    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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