Podcasts about fraudsters

Refugee of the year found to be one of the ultimate fraudsters. The upcoming Governor's race is a referendum on competence. Listeners took Joe's Trump-South Korea challenge. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show:KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Early frontrunners in governor and Senate races, AG a toss-upMan charged in Medicaid fraud scheme previously received Minnesota ‘Outstanding Refugee Award'Iran Live Updates: U.S. might return to negotiations "at some point," Trump saysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carrie Jade Williams. Sadie Harris. Lucy Fitzwilliams. Jade Cookes. Samantha Black. Rebecca Fitzgerald. These are just some of the fabricated identities used by serial con artist Samantha Cookes. In 2024, her Walter Mitty-style life finally collapsed as online communities, journalists and a WhatsApp group of victims cross-referenced the inconsistencies in her story, joining the dots that authorities had missed. In March 2025, Samantha Cookes was jailed for three years for deception and theft. Yet her story keeps getting fresh chapters. On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Katie Byrne is joined by Alan Bradley, documentary filmmaker and author of Unmasking Samantha Cookes: The Many Lives of a Serial Fraudster, to discuss the breadth and the impact of an incredible deception. This episode of The Indo Daily was first released in May 2026 The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finding an affordable rental was hard enough, but now landlords are taking a cue from hotels and airlines by hitting tenants with hidden junk fees. From mandatory charges for bundled trash pickup and overpriced cable to outrageous $200 monthly add-ons just for working from home, these unexpected fees inflate the cost of living. When apartment hunting, Clark urges us to check for this specific list before committing to a lease. Meanwhile, tap-to-pay remains one of the safest ways to shop using digital tokenization, but scammers have found a clever way to exploit your generosity. Fraudsters posing as street solicitors for fake charities are asking people to tap their phones to donate, only to take the device and quietly alter a $20 donation into a $200 charge. Clark shares what you need to know to protect your wallet. Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the August 17, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your opinions or questions: Ask Clark. Renter Junk Fees: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Phone Tap-To-Pay Alert: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: The rent was already high. Then came the $200 work-from-home fee -USA TODAY  Clark Deals: Today's Top Travel Deals How To Use Priceline To Save on Travel - Clark Howard Military and Veterans Guide: Free Resources for Your Finances Cheapest Way to Rent a Car: Expert Tips - Clark Howard Costco Travel: 5 Things To Know Before You Book - Clark Howard USA TODAY: Tap to pay is convenient. These 6 steps can protect your money Empower Review: How It Works, Pros & Cons - Clark Howard Best Budgeting Apps in 2026: Our Top 7 - Clark Howard Clark.com Calculators Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are finally getting arrests as the crack down on fraud continues! Todd Blanche, today, announcing indictments into fraudsters who selling marriages for papers. Just hours later, the leader of the southern poverty law center was also indicted for her own fraud. Anthony Fauci caught deleting text messages!? Karoline Leavitt is departing the White House!Sponsor:My PillowWww.MyPillow.com/johnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Verse 1Another promise, another lie,Another dream they try to buy.Flashy suits and empty claims,Different faces, same old game.The messages come, the evidence grows,Every whistleblower knows.One more lead, one more trail,Truth will never, ever fail.Pre-ChorusNo filters...No fear...No takedowns...We're still here.Every screenshot.Every chain.Every lie...Leaves a name.ChorusDanny de Hek!The Avengers stand!Truth and justice hand in hand.Every lie!Every scam!We'll expose them where they stand.Together we rise,Together we fight,Shining truth into the night.Truth won't bend.Truth won't break.For every victim's sake.Verse 2Live on camera, face to face,Fraudsters running out of space.Corporate records, blockchain trails,Hidden wallets, paper trails.Smear campaigns can flood the air,Fake complaints are everywhere.But facts don't fear a louder voice,Truth is always our first choice.Pre-ChorusNo filters...No fear...No takedowns...We're still here.Evidence...Not opinion.Facts are always...Winning.ChorusDanny de Hek!The Avengers stand!Truth and justice hand in hand.Every lie!Every scam!We'll expose them where they stand.Together we rise,Together we fight,Shining truth into the night.Truth won't bend.Truth won't break.For every victim's sake.BridgeWe're more than one.We're many strong.Standing up where others won't.Whistleblowers,Researchers,Journalists,Survivors.One community.One mission.One voice.The truth doesn't fold.Final ChorusDanny de Hek!The Avengers rise!Bringing darkness into light.Every fraud!Every scheme!Nothing's ever what it seems.Stand together,Side by side.There's nowhere left to run and hide.No surrender.No disguise.You can't hide behind your lies.Danny de Hek!The Avengers stand!And the truth...Will always...Stand.Support the show

Widespread fraud is being uprooted in the United States. Already, the administration has uncovered more than $229 billion in fraud, which is about half of the higher estimates on the total amount of fraud committed against American taxpayers each year. And now, the Trump administration has published a detailed list of the key types of fraud they've found so far.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

As President Trump continues to make his crackdown on fraud a priority for his administration, leading Republican voices are following suit. A group of GOP senators have introduced a bill that would make committing fraud a deportable offense. Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn joins the Rundown to discuss the importance of identifying and rooting out these crimes, as well as her bid to be the Volunteer State's next governor. Foreign adversaries are escalating cyberattacks against American critical infrastructure, with recent Iranian-backed attempts targeting municipal water treatment facilities across multiple states. Cybersecurity expert and CEO and Founder of the National Center for Open and Unsolved Cases Morgan Wright joins to discuss the mechanics of these intrusions, the psychological strategy behind targeting power and water systems, and how Russian intelligence operations are exploiting hotel Wi-Fi networks and consumer smart devices. PLUS, commentary by Kristen Waggoner is CEO, president, and general counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dawn breaks down a massive local news exclusive with Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, who joins us on the front lines of a sweeping crackdown against egregious healthcare fraud in Philadelphia and surrounding counties. We reaction-test allegations of co-conspirators billing over 24 hours in a single day—and in one unbelievable instance, 126 hours in 24 hours—while stealing tax dollars intended for elderly and vulnerable residents. AG Sunday breaks down how federal and state law enforcement are working together to root out these illegal schemes, protect taxpayers, and hold system abusers accountable across the Commonwealth. We shift gears to major election integrity news as election attorney Linda Kearns steps into the studio to share details of a key legal victory in Lackawanna County. The crew reacts to how incorrect primary ballots exposed missing policy manuals, highlighting the critical need for standard procedures in county election offices across Pennsylvania. Linda presses on why real list maintenance matters, how party demographics are shifting toward independent voters, and why broad federal mandates like the SAVE Act create massive logistical hurdles for small local counties. Dawn reacts to the wild political and personal drama spilling onto the national stage out of Ohio, where high-profile lawmakers are trading heavy allegations on national TV. The crew breaks down U.S. Representative Max Miller's tense appearance with Jake Tapper, Senator Bernie Moreno's public statements regarding his daughter, and how messy family court custody battles end up derailing major political careers. From local corruption to national news moments, Dawn keeps the focus sharp, opinionated, and fast-moving.

As President Trump continues to make his crackdown on fraud a priority for his administration, leading Republican voices are following suit. A group of GOP senators have introduced a bill that would make committing fraud a deportable offense. Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn joins the Rundown to discuss the importance of identifying and rooting out these crimes, as well as her bid to be the Volunteer State's next governor. Foreign adversaries are escalating cyberattacks against American critical infrastructure, with recent Iranian-backed attempts targeting municipal water treatment facilities across multiple states. Cybersecurity expert and CEO and Founder of the National Center for Open and Unsolved Cases Morgan Wright joins to discuss the mechanics of these intrusions, the psychological strategy behind targeting power and water systems, and how Russian intelligence operations are exploiting hotel Wi-Fi networks and consumer smart devices. PLUS, commentary by Kristen Waggoner is CEO, president, and general counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works. This week, Stu and Joe pivot the podcast to the popular TRUE CRIME format in order to woo a giant mainstream audience. OK, not quite – but sort-of. We've spoken a lot recently about AI-generated music accounting for 50% of music uploaded to streaming platforms – and how the reason for it, mostly, is for it to be used for fraud. We had a few emails asking: so, how does AI music help fraudsters, and how does streaming fraud work anyway?So we pulled on our trenchcoats and got investigating – and in this episode we're going to have a good old root around music streaming fraud: and we think you'll actually be surprised at how it works, who is doing it – and how much money can be made. The crime: Streaming fraud isn't indie bands cheating to boost their numbers; it's organised crime laundering money, and stealing from real artists.The scale: anti-fraud firms estimate that a huge 7–10% of streams are fake, but streamign platforms claim that it's far lower (but still costing artists a lot of money).How AI powers fraud: scammers use AI to flood platforms with songs, hiding billions of fake streams across thousands of low-profile tracks.It might be you: Fraudsters hijack real users' streaming accounts to stream the fake songs overnight and exploit bot farms to manipulate payout thresholds.Betting manipulation: people using prediction platforms like Kalshi are accused of artificially pumping track streams to win trades – risking account bans for innocent artists.DSP crackdown: Platforms are fining distributors, purging dead AI catalogue, and wiping fake streams to protect payouts for real creators.And in the special post-show lock-in section just for our ⁠⁠Patreon Superfans⁠⁠, Stu and Joe prop themselves up at the bar – in this week's bonus material: Stu and Joe chat about the recently announced 2026 Mercury prize nominees – which include young upstart songwriter Paul McCartney. So who do they think should win it, and who do they think will win it? Here's the list in full, in case you missed it:Dave: The Boy Who Played the HarpDove Ellis: BlizzardFlorence + the Machine: Everybody ScreamJade: That's Showbiz BabyKnats: A Great Day in Newcastle (Joe's tip- listen here!)Kojey Radical: Don't Look DownNia Archives: Emotional JunglistOlivia Dean: The Art of LovingPaul McCartney: The Boys of Dungeon LaneRaye: This Music May Contain HopeSuede: AntidepressantsWar Child Records: Help(2)And then Stu poses an idle question that might expand into a running feature: what's your favourite music video of all time – and why?Joe's answer was "every Michel Gondry video" – including the White Stripes' famous Lego-powered "Fell In Love With A Girl" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl3Hr9RYX6gPSyj7-_cRTcMi06DqZW9xh===================================As ever, we welcome your feedback, emails and – in particular – any questions you might have about how the music biz works!Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See you next week!Stuart and Joe======TPOM online: ⁠http://tpom.uk/⁠Support The Price of Music on Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic⁠⁠⁠Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredgeFollow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpodFor sponsorship opportunities, please email - ⁠⁠⁠joe@musically.com⁠

As President Trump continues to make his crackdown on fraud a priority for his administration, leading Republican voices are following suit. A group of GOP senators have introduced a bill that would make committing fraud a deportable offense. Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn joins the Rundown to discuss the importance of identifying and rooting out these crimes, as well as her bid to be the Volunteer State's next governor. Foreign adversaries are escalating cyberattacks against American critical infrastructure, with recent Iranian-backed attempts targeting municipal water treatment facilities across multiple states. Cybersecurity expert and CEO and Founder of the National Center for Open and Unsolved Cases Morgan Wright joins to discuss the mechanics of these intrusions, the psychological strategy behind targeting power and water systems, and how Russian intelligence operations are exploiting hotel Wi-Fi networks and consumer smart devices. PLUS, commentary by Kristen Waggoner is CEO, president, and general counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How often do you reach for cash when making a purchase? If you are like most Americans, it's not very often, and the bigger the purchase, the more likely you are to use a credit or debit card. Fraudsters are aware of these statistics so they develop tricky tactics to intercept your card information during the purchase process.  Links: Check out the news story covering gluing: https://abc7news.com/glue-in-atm-slot-chase-scam-tap-card-bank/12935385/ Learn more about Triangle's Better Checking account with ID Protection Check out TCU University for financial education tips and resources! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Learn more about Triangle Credit Union Transcript: Welcome to Money Tip Tuesday from the Making Money Personal podcast.   Now, more than ever, it's important to safeguard sensitive card information to prevent an interruption in your ability to make important purchases. It's often stressed to pay attention to any attempts to steal our information when we use our cards online, but the unfortunate reality is that even if the card stays in your physical possession while paying, there are several ways that your card information can be stolen or used fraudulently. Let's revisit two of these criminal practices, and learn how you can be your own superhero and stop fraud before it happens.  Skimming  You've probably heard about this one before. Skimming is a technique employed by criminals to steal sensitive payment card data, including credit or debit card numbers, PIN codes, and other personal information. Even though this illegal technique has been around for more than twenty years, it is still one of the most common types of card fraud. It typically occurs when a physical device, known as a skimmer, is placed on or near a legitimate card reader, such as an ATM or a point-of-sale (POS) terminal at a store or gas pump. The skimmer is designed to capture card data, while an additional component, like a hidden camera or keypad overlay, records PIN codes or other information about the payment card transaction. Even if you have a chip card, many card terminals still use the magnetic stripe on the back of the card in addition to or instead of the chip. The only transactions that are not subject to skimmers are those where you do not insert your card past the chip portion, therefore, the magnetic stripe is not readable, or you use Tap-to-Pay. Tap-to-Pay allows a cardholder to physically tap the card on the device, which uses short-range wireless card reader technology to access the account, rather than relying on the physical attributes of the card.     How to Detect a Skimmer:  Examine the Card Reader Carefully: When using an ATM, or a POS terminal at a store or fuel pump, check the device for anything that looks odd. Fraudsters may attach a skimmer directly over the card slot or PIN pad, resulting in something that is not the same color or shape or looks bulky. Look for any other signs of tampering, such as scratches, glue residue, or a loose-fitting card slot (touch to see if it moves). If anything seems suspicious, avoid using the machine and report it immediately.  Use Your Hand to Shield Your PIN: You may have developed a habit of using your hand to shield the keypad when entering your PIN code if you are in line at the grocery store, but what about when you are alone at an ATM or gas pump? You need to include this as a habit every time you enter your PIN, no matter where you are. Criminals often install tiny miniature cameras at the point where a skimmer is installed to capture your PIN, as the skimmer captures the information from your card. Use Secure and Trusted Devices: Whenever possible, use ATMs or payment terminals that are in well-lit, secure areas. When filling up, choose pumps close to and within sight of employees. Illegal skimmers must be installed by someone, and criminals will choose areas where they are the least likely to be noticed and caught. Monitor Your Accounts Regularly: Regularly review your bank statements, credit card statements, and transaction history for any unauthorized or suspicious activity. Report any discrepancies to your financial institution immediately.   Gluing or "Glue-and-Tap"  Gluing or Glue-and-Tap is a method that criminals are using at ATMs to access your bank account directly, skipping the need for your card information altogether. This scam typically occurs at a free-standing ATM in a well-trafficked area where people approach on foot. It goes like this. The perpetrator pours glue into the card reader, setting up the scam. Sometime later you visit the ATM to retrieve cash, but you find that you can't insert your card. A seemingly helpful bystander tells you that the machine is jammed, but if you tap your card, you can still make a withdrawal. At that point, you tap either your card (or phone), enter the PIN required for tap transactions, and leave, often even thanking the “helpful” stranger. The bystander is counting on you, the victim, not being familiar with this type of withdrawal and unaware that you will need to take an extra step to exit the account on the screen before leaving the ATM. Unlike when a card is inserted, and the account window closes when the card is removed, a tap transaction must be closed out on the screen. The criminal perpetrating this scam expects the victim to be unfamiliar with the process, and they can then drain the account that has been left open. Some victims even report being uncomfortable due to the bystander's presence; therefore, completing their transaction and being distracted in their effort to leave the area quickly and safely, leaving their account window open, even if they know better. Scammers utilized this method back in 2023 during a series of incidents in San Francisco, which was featured in a video news report.  To help protect yourself, avoid any ATM with a card reader that doesn't seem to work properly. If you are comfortable using the tap feature on your phone or card for transactions, always wait for the prompt asking if you are finished and confirm that your account is no longer accessible before leaving.  It's up to all of us to stay protected against identity theft, particularly in the case of payment card fraud. But if a criminal gets your payment card, they may not stop there. If you feel you may be a victim of identity theft, we have professionals standing by to help you get your life back on track. If you have a Better Checking account at Triangle, take a moment to review and activate your monitoring benefits. This will help you stay informed of any activity that could indicate you are a victim of identity theft.  If there are any other tips or topics you'd like us to cover, let us know at tcupodcast@trianglecu.org. Also, remember to like and follow our Making Money Personal Facebook and Instagram to share your thoughts. Finally, remember to look for our sponsor, Triangle Credit Union, on Facebook and LinkedIn.           Thanks for listening to today's Money Tip Tuesday. Check out our other tips and episodes on the Making Money Personal podcast. 

Someone could be testing stolen credit cards on your website right now — and your payment processor isn't going to stop it.It's called a card testing attack. Fraudsters get their hands on stolen card numbers and run them through checkout pages with weak fraud controls to find out which ones are still active. Most merchants don't know it's happening until the damage is already done — chargebacks, fraud alerts, processor warnings, or a Visa monitoring program flag. And here's the part most business owners get wrong: fraud prevention isn't your processor's job. It's yours.In this episode, I show you exactly how fraudsters test stolen cards on ecommerce sites and the fraud prevention tools every online business should have turned on to protect their merchant account — including several settings most merchants don't even know exist.

On this week's Neutralizing Workplace Racism, we confront a devastating surge of economic warfare, structural negligence, and physical violence targeting Black and non-white employees. As the summer heat intensifies, corporate entities and state actors are shifting liabilities directly onto the backs of non-white workers. We break down the explosive new legal filings and news reports that track the systematic destruction of safety and security on the clock: 1. The Milwaukee Garbage Truck Explosion: We dissect the horrific incident where a city sanitation worker suffered severe eye injuries after improperly disposed oxygen tanks exploded during the truck's compacting process. We look past the administrative public relations to analyze the extreme, unpredictable physical hazards shifted directly onto laborers on the ground. 2. The Wisconsin DWD Fake Hearing Scam: We expose a sophisticated multi-state fraud campaign targeted primarily at Spanish-speaking injured laborers. Fraudsters staged elaborate, fake online workers' compensation "hearings"—complete with fake judges and bailiffs—to steal over $30,000 in bogus legal fees, demonstrating the ruthless victimization of non-white workers navigating administrative systems. 3. The Punjabi Immigrant Trucker Purge: We scrutinize President Donald Trump's aggressive proposal to explicitly replace 130,000 undocumented immigrant truck drivers—heavily consisting of Punjabi and Sikh workers—with American military veterans. We deconstruct this economic warfare to reveal how the state manipulates labor pipelines to strip independent livelihood away from targeted non-white communities. 4. The Nursing Shortage Gender Initiative: We evaluate a university's targeted campaign rolling out a "welcome mat" to actively recruit men into the nursing field amid a structural healthcare staffing shortage. We look at the systemic maneuvers that prioritize gender-balancing corporate initiatives over addressing the hyper-exploitative working environments on the floor. 5. The North County Restaurant Citation: We break down the camera footage and subsequent citation of a local establishment after an employee exploitation probe. We analyze the transactional mechanics of customer-facing environments where small businesses cut corners on safety and wage compliance, trapping non-white staff in volatile conditions. 6. The DeKalb County Sheriff Hostile Environment Verdict: We examine the federal jury verdict finding DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox guilty of creating a sexually hostile work environment for female jailers. We deconstruct the toxic institutional defense narrative that told female guards being subjected to sexual acts and rape threats by inmates was just "part of the job," highlighting the complete failure of management accountability. 7. The Ignored Shooter Warning Logs: We dissect unsealed email records revealing that a workplace shooter explicitly warned corporate management about escalating, volatile friction long before opening fire. This tragedy stands as a grim validation of our thesis: corporate management will willfully ignore everyday hostility and unaddressed HR complaints until they boil over into bloodshed. Between infrastructure explosions, fraudulent legal proceedings, structural economic purges, and unheeded workplace warnings, survival remains your only valid metric of success. Your absolute priority on the clock is no longer corporate validation or climbing a rigged ladder—it is implementing a strict "Workplace Matters Only" code, maintaining absolute silence on personal affairs, and limiting your daily footprint to survive your shift alive and in one piece. #SurviveYourShift #SafetyFirst #TheCOWS17Years #CounterRacism #WorkplaceViolence INVEST in The COWS! PayPal: [http://paypal.me/TheCOWS](http://paypal.me/TheCOWS) Cash App: [https://cash.app/$TheCOWS](https://cash.app/$TheCOWS) CALL IN NUMBER: 720.716.7300 CODE: 564943# #EndStageWhiteSupremacy #TheCOWS17Years #CounterRacism #MediaLiteracy #NolanWells #SadeRobinson #DanielErving

Topic 1: East St. Louis Family TragedyWe start today with a deeply tragic and disturbing story out of Illinois that is leaving a community searching for answers. A teenage couple—just 15 and 16 years old—has been arrested and charged after a calculated, multi-location shooting spree that wiped out five members of the 15-year-old girl's own family. It's a chilling reminder of how violence can unravel from within a home.Topic 2: $21M Verdict Against Atlanta Police OfficerAccountability in law enforcement takes center stage in our next segment. A federal appeals court has just upheld a massive $21 million judgment against an Atlanta police officer whose excessive force left a 65-year-old unarmed, homeless man paralyzed, ultimately leading to his death.Topic 3: The Weightlifting Disability FraudsterMoving on to a wild story of fraud and sheer audacity. We've got a guy who swore to the government he was too injured to work, collecting six figures in disability payouts. The only problem? He forgot that if you're scamming the system, you probably shouldn't post videos of yourself squatting and bench-pressing massive weights on Instagram.Topic 4: Waymo Calls the Cops on Joyriding TeensThe future of AI is officially here, and it acts exactly like a strict parent. A driverless Waymo car recently took matters into its own digital hands when its teenage passengers started acting out, pulling itself over and calling the actual human police on them.Topic 5: $10M Inheritance Drama & The $300k Student LoanNext up, a viral family feud that has the internet completely divided. Imagine your father passes away and leaves you his entire $10 million estate, completely cutting out your sisters. Now, those sisters are knocking on your door, asking you to pay off their $300,000 in student loans. What do you do?Topic 6: Verzuz – YG vs. The GameFinally, we are gearing up for a battle for the soul of the West Coast. Set your reminders, because this week, the Verzuz stage is hosting a clash of generations. It's Compton versus Bompton: YG taking on The Game in a hit-for-hit showdown.

Can you still trust an incoming phone call when AI can imitate a familiar voice, personalize the conversation and target information specifically to you? In this episode, I speak with Alex Quilici, CEO of YouMail, about how artificial intelligence is changing phone fraud and why the personal devices carried by employees are becoming part of the corporate attack surface. Alex explains how YouMail uses data from its consumer call-protection service to identify scam behavior, understand the type of fraud taking place and connect those patterns with the phone numbers involved. Advances in large language models have improved this analysis, but the same technology is also helping criminals build far more convincing campaigns. Generic robocalls are being replaced by personalized conversations designed to extract information, impersonate trusted people and manipulate victims. Fraudsters can use AI throughout the attack chain, from identifying targets and analyzing stolen data to generating dialogue and adapting an approach during the call. Alex argues that attackers have adopted these capabilities faster than many defenders expected because successful fraud produces an immediate financial return. The conversation also examines why voice biometrics can no longer be treated as sufficient proof of identity. As voice-cloning tools improve, companies may need to combine multiple forms of authentication and move sensitive communications into trusted applications. A call received through a banking app, for example, could give the customer greater confidence that the caller really represents their bank. For businesses, the risk extends beyond company-managed technology. Attackers can identify where someone works, learn about their role and contact them through a personal phone that may sit outside corporate monitoring. An employee's private number can therefore provide another route into the business through impersonation and social engineering. Alex also makes a persuasive case for collecting less personal data. Personalization can improve a service, but every additional piece of information becomes something an attacker might obtain during a breach. His advice is to identify the minimum information needed to deliver the intended experience rather than gathering data simply because it may prove useful later. Despite the seriousness of the threat, Alex offers evidence that coordinated action can produce results. He has seen brand-impersonation campaigns reduced from tens of millions of calls each month to around 100,000 through monitoring, disruption and cooperation between businesses and telecommunications providers. If AI is making fraudulent calls harder to recognize, should businesses stop treating the telephone network as a trusted communication channel by default? Listen to the episode and share your thoughts with me.

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Send us Fan Mail Many organizations have as part of the vendor validation process to verify vendor's information against state business registrations, IRS TIN Match records, and bank records.  If validations are successful that information is trusted and payments are made.  Fraudsters are now taking advantage of this trust.  How?....Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to reduce the potential for fraudulent payments, compliance fines or bad vendor data. Check out the Vendor Process Training Center for 173+ hours of weekly live and on-demand training for the Vendor team. Links mentioned in the podcast + other helpful resources:    JD Supra Article:  Business Identity Theft: How Corporate Hijacking Works and What to DoFind the State A Vendor Is Registered In:  OpenCorporatesLinks To State Business Entity Searches:  Vendor Process Training Center > Resource LibraryCustomized Vendor Validations Session: https://debrarrichardson.com/vendor-validation-sessionFree Download:  Vendor Validation Reference List with Resource Links https://debrarrichardson.com/vendor-validation-downloadVendor Process Training Center - https://training.debrarrichardson.comCustomized Fraud Training:  https://training.debrarrichardson.com/customized-fraud-training Free Live and On-Demand Webinars: https://training.debrarrichardson.com/webinarsVendor Master File Clean-Up:  https://www.debrarrichardson.com/cleanupYouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqeoffeQu3pSXMV8fUIGNiw More Podcasts/Blogs/Webinars www.debrarrichardson.comMore ideas?  Email me at debra@debrarrichardson.com Music Credit:  www.purple-planet.com

Small business fraud is evolving — and fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated tactics, from synthetic identities to AI-generated documents and digital deception. In this episode of Market Pulse, Equifax's David Adams talks with Jill Molitor, Director of Fraud and Credit Administration at Stearns Bank, about how lenders can balance faster decisioning with stronger fraud prevention.In this episode:How are fraudsters using AI to target small businesses?Fraudsters are increasingly using AI and digital tools to create synthetic identities, falsified documents and more sophisticated fraud schemes. These tactics can make fraudulent businesses appear legitimate, requiring lenders to look beyond traditional verification methods, according to Stearns Bank. What is synthetic identity fraud in business lending?Stearns Bank describes synthetic identity fraud as a “Frankenstein” identity — where fraudsters combine fabricated or manipulated information to create a person or business profile that appears real. These identities may establish credit history before eventually defaulting, leaving lenders with limited recourse. Can AI solve fraud detection challenges?Equifax and Stearns Bank discuss how AI and machine learning can help identify suspicious patterns, unusual activity and potential risks. However, technology alone is not enough. Human expertise remains critical for evaluating context, reducing false positives and making informed decisions. 

Ryan talks with Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly responding to questions surrounding his past ties to a local alleged fraudster.

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As Nigel Farage awaits the findings of a standards watchdog investigation into a £5m gift he received from the cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne, fresh allegations about his finances have emerged related to benefits received from the crypto entrepreneur George Cottrell, who has previously been convicted of fraud. The Reform UK leader says he is the victim of an ‘establishment hit job' and that he has ‘done no wrongdoing'. Lucy Hough speaks to senior political correspondent Peter Walker – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Today we look at a story from the Sunday Times that details benefits that Nigel Farage received from a convicted fraudster George Cottrell, including staff, security and housing.Reform says its party leader has broken no rules by failing to declare the support given to him before he became an MP.The journalist who led the team behind the story and host of the podcast, Posh George: the criminal behind Farage, Gabriel Pogrund, speaks to Laura and Paddy about what they found out.They talk about who George Cottrell is and what the rules actually say.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXdNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenters were Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn. The social producer was Sophie Millward. The technical producer was Antonio Fernandes. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Send us Fan MailIn Fraud in the Office S3 E15: Busy Little Bees, Matthew is flying solo to explore how both sides are busy little bees. Fraudsters are constantly buzzing from program to program looking for weak controls to exploit, while organizations and government agencies are busy trying to respond after the damage is already done.With estimates of $500 billion to $1 trillion in fraud losses every year, Matthew examines why the real story isn't just the criminals—it's the systems that made the fraud possible. Featuring examples from healthcare and government fraud, discussions around the FBI's new Most Wanted Fraudsters list, and lessons in governance, identity management, segregation of duties, and accountability, this episode asks a difficult question:Should accountability stop with the fraudster, or should it also include those responsible for designing and maintaining systems with preventable control weaknesses?An ounce of prevention isn't just worth a pound of cure—it may be worth hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars.Support the showFind us on all streaming platforms! Check out our sponsor 1Trooper on LinkedIn @1TrooperAnd don't forget to subscribe!

Seventeen fraudsters who rorted the multi-billion-dollar National Disability Insurance Scheme have spent a collective 60 years in jail since 2022, newly released data shows. Plus, Labor MP Josh Burns calls for new vilification laws and Treasurer Jim Chalmers leaves the door open for super for teens. Read more: NDIS fraudsters jailed for 60 years as taskforce seizes $50m in assets Labor MP Josh Burns calls for new vilification laws Treasurer keeps door open to deal on superannuation for minorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crews in Boyle Heights take on the task of cleaning up 85 million pounds of spoiled food from the site of this month's warehouse fire. Plus, cleanup efforts are also starting in Garden Grove where a hazmat emergency evacuated tens of thousands of people. Immigrants who are in desperate need of legal services are becoming the victims of fraud. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Investigators have flagged millions of fraudulent loan applications for Covid relief funds and identified billions of your tax dollars that have walked out the door to con artists. The Small Business Administration Inspector General Mike Ware gives us the rundown. Subscribe to my two podcasts: “The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast” and “Full Measure After Hours.” Leave a review, subscribe and share with your friends! Support independent journalism by visiting the new Sharyl Attkisson store. Preorder Sharyl's new book: “Follow the $Science.”   Visit SharylAttkisson.com and www.FullMeasure.news for original reporting.    Do your own research. Make up your own mind. Think for yourself. See Privacy Policy at ⁠https://art19.com/privacy⁠ and California Privacy Notice at ⁠https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info⁠.

Since 2023, illicit financial activity has surged by $1.3 trillion, reaching an estimated $4.4 trillion globally. The reason isn't a mystery: bad actors have AI now too.In this episode of One Vision Podcast, Theodora Lau sits down with Tyler Allen, CEO of Unit21, to unpack what's happening on the front lines of AI-powered fraud. Tyler was Unit21's founding software engineer and he is now leading the company through a moment he calls "have your cake and eat it too": AI is finally cheaper than the human labor it could replace, and unlike humans, it doesn't get alert fatigue.The conversation goes deeper on:• The fundamental asymmetry between attackers and defenders — and why AI made it worse• Why majority of AI pilots fail (hint: it's almost never the technology) • Why AI makes sense for financial crime prevention and detection • What he asks potential buyers, from ownership and goals, to risk tolerance and more • What every FI should be demanding from their AI vendorsA conversation about the new physics of fraud — and the human consequences of getting it wrong. 

Since 2023, illicit financial activity has surged by $1.3 trillion, reaching an estimated $4.4 trillion globally. The reason isn't a mystery: bad actors have AI now too.In this episode of One Vision Podcast, Theodora Lau sits down with Tyler Allen, CEO of Unit21, to unpack what's happening on the front lines of AI-powered fraud. Tyler was Unit21's founding software engineer and he is now leading the company through a moment he calls "have your cake and eat it too": AI is finally cheaper than the human labor it could replace, and unlike humans, it doesn't get alert fatigue.The conversation goes deeper on:• The fundamental asymmetry between attackers and defenders — and why AI made it worse• Why majority of AI pilots fail (hint: it's almost never the technology) • Why AI makes sense for financial crime prevention and detection • What he asks potential buyers, from ownership and goals, to risk tolerance and more • What every FI should be demanding from their AI vendorsA conversation about the new physics of fraud — and the human consequences of getting it wrong.

"Fraudsters move upstream... We aimed all of our fraud prevention at the checkout. Where did they go? Upstream to the account access."   Ever wonder how cybercriminals manage to stay one step ahead of digital security? In this episode, Alexander Hall from ⁠IPQS⁠ takes you behind the scenes while we were at the Safeguard Conference in Colorado.   Many businesses focus all their security energy purely on the final checkout page, but the threat landscape is shifting fast. We talk about the hidden traps currently being set across the internet, why traditional security scores often miss the big picture, and how the industry is fighting back. If you want to know how your data is being targeted—and the clever network setups being used to stop attackers before they ever reach a real user—this conversation is a must-watch.   Whether you run an online business, work in tech, or just want to understand how the underground economy works, this interview offers a fascinating look into the future of online safety.   Checkout ou IPQS here: ⁠https://www.ipqualityscore.com⁠   --------------------------------------------   ➡️ Did you catch the biggest takeaway from our IPQS interview? Fraudsters have moved upstream. They aren't just hitting your checkout page anymore; they are targeting user accounts, deploying human-like bots, and exploiting stolen identities long before a payment is ever made—meaning that if you rely on traditional post-transaction chargeback data, you are already 90 days too late.   That is where IPQS comes in (⁠www.ipqualityscore.com⁠). Trusted by Fortune 500 companies, IPQS uses a global network of over 10,000 live dark web honeypots and real-time Fraud Fusion™ technology to instantly flag account takeovers, malicious residential proxies, and sophisticated botnets before the damage is done. With fully customizable dashboard risk sliders, you can easily adjust your scoring models for IP reputation, device fingerprinting, and email age based exactly on your business needs. Stop chasing chargebacks and start stopping bad actors on Day 1—visit ⁠www.ipqualityscore.com⁠ today to protect your platform!   --------------------------------------------   "Stolen identities are being used to create businesses, and I personally cannot imagine a level higher than that."   --------------------------------------------   Inquiries: sponsorships@fraudboxer.com   --------------------------------------------   #fraudprevention #cybersecurity #digitalsecurity #onlinefraud #cyberattacks #identitytheft #dataprotection #secureaccount #safeguard #techtrends #cybercrime #phishingscams #dataprivacy #internetsafety #riskmanagement #threatdetection #networksecurity #ecommercesafety #frauddetection #hackers #onlinesafety #businesssecurity #securitytrends #infosec #scamprevention #digitaldefense #cyberdefense #fraudfighters #hackprevention #datasecurity #onlinebusiness #cybersecurityawareness #techsecurity #accountsecurity #fraudmanagement #identityprotection #privacyprotection #cyberthreats #onlinesecurity #businessprotection #fraudrisk #securitystrategy #cyberrisk #safeguardconference #itsecurity #corporatecard #muleaccount #accounttakeover #digitalfraud #fraudtrends

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In the early 20th century, Neal's company Force of Life was investigated for fraud. But somehow, Neal managed to get through the scandal and went on to found a cosmetics company that became very successful. Research: “Can’t Find E. Virgil Neal.” New York Times. January 15, 1906. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1906/01/15/100496816.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 “Claimed to Raise the Dead.” Kansas City Star. Jan. 13, 1906. https://www.newspapers.com/image/653825670/?match=1&terms=%22Claimed%20to%20raise%20the%20dead%22 Conroy, Mary Schaeffer. “The Cosmetics Baron You’ve Never Heard Of: E. Virgil Neal and Tokalon.” Third Edition. Altus History Publishing. 2014. “E. Virgil Neal Passes Away at Geneva June 30.” The Sedalia Democrat. July 3, 1949. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sedalia-democrat-e-virgil-neal-obit/185827307/ “False Advertising Chief ‘Stimulant’ in Nixated Iron.” New York Tribune. Dec. 16,1917. https://www.newspapers.com/image/894241833/?terms=%22e.%20virgil%20neal%22 “Force of Life Charges Dismissed.” Buffalo News. April 24, 1906. https://www.newspapers.com/image/329115069/ “FORCE OF LIFE'S WIND-UP.; E. Virgil Neal Still Missing, but Offices Are Being Dismantled.” New York Times. Jan. 17, 1906. https://www.nytimes.com/1906/01/17/archives/force-of-lifes-windup-e-virgil-neal-still-missing-but-offices-are.html “Force of Lifers Sent Many Decoy Letters.” New York Times. February 7, 1906. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1906/02/07/101765677.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 “Here’s a Hyopnotic Bank.” New York Sun. March 3, 1903. https://www.newspapers.com/image/207217198/?match=1&terms=Columbia%20Scientific%20academy “How Force of Lifers Did a Rush Business.” New York Times. Jan. 15, 1906. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1906/01/15/100496815.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 “James R. O’Beirne.” Fordham University. Office of the President. https://www.fordham.edu/about/leadership-and-administration/administrative-offices/office-of-the-president/about/hall-of-honor/james-r-obeirne/ “Jury Disagrees Cartilage Case.” Buffalo Courier Express. May 5, 1918. https://www.newspapers.com/image/352806300/?match=1&terms=%22e.%20virgil%20neal%22 “Medical Mail-order Frauds.” American Medical Association. 1915. Accessed online: https://books.google.com/books?id=Cyq6AAAAIAAJ&vq=neal&source=gbs_navlinks_s “Medicine: From Sedalia.” Time Magazine. Dec. 25, 1933. https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,746617-1,00.html “A Message to the Sick.” Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Feb. 9, 1900. https://www.newspapers.com/image/135238292/?match=1&terms=vitaopathy “Most Beautiful Woman in Paris.” The Times-Union. October 6, 1909. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1278623430/?match=6&terms=To-Kalon Neal, E. Virgil and John H. Moore. “Modern Illustrative Banking.” American Book Company. 1904. Accessed online: https://archive.org/details/modernillustrati00neal/modernillustrati00neal/ Neal, E. Virgil and C.T. Craig. “Modern Illustrative Bookkeeping.” American Book Company 1901. Accessed online: https://archive.org/details/illustratimodern00nealrich/page/16/mode/2up “Neal, of ‘Nuxated Iron’ Fame, Held on Fraud Charge.” Times-Transcript. April 15, 1918. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1106273916/?match=1&terms=%22Neal%20of%20Nuxated%20Iron%22 “Neal Returns for Business.” Post-Standard. April 30, 1906. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1091107180/ Bennet, James. “Tokalon.” Cosmetics and Skin. Jan. 26, 2025. https://cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/tokalon.php “Gigantic Swindle Probably Bared.” Nebraska City Weekly. Jan. 16, 1906. https://www.newspapers.com/image/728074626 “In Force of Life Case.” Houston Post. Jan 13, 1907. https://www.newspapers.com/image/94975109 “Nuxated Iron Sellers in Libel Suit.” The Times-Transcript. June 10, 1918. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1106285753/?match=1&terms=%22e.%20virgil%20neal%22 “Part I: The 1906 Food and Drugs Act and Its Enforcement.” U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/changes-science-law-and-regulatory-authorities/part-i-1906-food-and-drugs-act-and-its-enforcement “Personal Magnetism.” San Francisco Examiner. March 8, 1903. https://www.newspapers.com/image/457762995/?match=1&terms=Columbia%20Scientific%20academy “Pope Receives O’Beirne.” New York Times. Sept 25, 1910. https://www.newspapers.com/image/20505640/?match=1&terms=%22pope%20receives%20o%27beirne%22 Schwarcz, Joe, PhD. “The Prince of Quackery.” McGill Office for Science and Society. July 16, 2025. https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/pseudoscience-history/prince-quackery “Thought Waves Between ‘Em.” New York Sun. April 12, 1903. https://www.newspapers.com/article/new-york-herald-e-virgil-neal-and-the-a/185828789/ “Tribune’s Answer in Libel Suit Calls E. Virgil Neal a Quck.” New York Tribune. June 23, 1918. https://www.newspapers.com/image/469171423/?match=1&terms=%22e.%20virgil%20neal%22 “Vain Search for Neal.” New York Times. January 16, 1906. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1906/01/16/101763032.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 “WORRIED ABOUT NEAL & CO.: Depositors, You See, Don’t Like Hypnotism in Banking.” New York Sun. March 4, 1903. https://www.newspapers.com/article/new-york-herald-e-virgil-neal-hypnotic/176427712/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technology keeps changing, but many of the most effective scams still come down to something very human: trust. My guest today is Tony Sales, co-founder of We Fight Fincrime and Underworld TV. Tony has a perspective most people in fraud prevention will never have. Earlier in his life, he was involved in organized financial crime and was once described in the UK press as Britain's greatest fraudster.  After years in that world, and after serving time in prison, Tony made the decision to use what he knew to help stop the very crimes he had once been part of. Today, Tony works with financial institutions, governments, law enforcement, and major organizations to help them better understand fraud, social engineering, money laundering, and cybercrime. In this conversation, he explains why criminals are often so effective at exploiting human behavior, why security training can miss the real-world ways scams unfold, and why friction is not always a bad thing when it helps protect people from devastating losses. We also talk about the role of leaked data, call center scams, deepfakes, banking safeguards, and why consumers and organizations both need to think differently about fraud prevention. Tony's message is direct: criminals adapt quickly, and if we want to defend against them, we need to understand how they think. Show Notes: [01:25] Tony Sales shares his background as a former UK fraudster and explains how he now works through We Fight Fincrime to help people understand money laundering, online safety, and human vulnerability. [03:04] Tony describes being drawn into crime as a child, beginning with small thefts before gradually moving into sponsorship scams, credit card fraud, and cloned debit cards. [06:10] After getting caught for identity theft and spending years as a fugitive, Tony explains how prison and seeing the impact on his family became a turning point in his life. [08:35] How organized crime operates like a business, with different people handling IDs, fraud schemes, fake watches, mortgage fraud, and professional connections. [11:40] Why criminal networks rely on trusted introductions, insulation, and layers of separation to protect the people at the top. [14:30] Tony explains how criminals adapt in the moment, use confidence to avoid suspicion, and often rely on talking their way out of situations instead of escalating them. [18:20] The difference between how criminals and security professionals think, including why criminals are not limited by the same rules, checklists, or assumptions. [21:35] Tony discusses how childhood experiences, ADHD, and a lack of structure contributed to the way he viewed rules and boundaries. [24:00] Social engineering is not always dramatic or technical; Tony explains how believable stories, ordinary behavior, and quick adaptation can be more effective than elaborate tactics. [26:45] How call center scams combine scripts with salesmanship, emotional pressure, and real-time responses to keep victims engaged. [29:33] Tony explains why leaked data remains valuable for criminals and how even a name and phone number can be enough to build a convincing attack. [31:43] The conversation turns to personal and organizational protection, including Tony's belief that people need to "patch" the human operating system. [34:20] Why fraud awareness training often fails when it is boring, generic, or disconnected from people's everyday consumer lives. [36:16] An example of a bank adding friction to an international wire transfer, and Tony explains why friction can protect people from major losses. [38:30] Tony discusses the tension between fast, frictionless transactions and stronger safeguards that may slow people down but reduce fraud risk. [41:03] AI, deepfakes, and impersonation scams raise new challenges, but Tony emphasizes the importance of live verification and using common sense. [43:24] What consumers should understand about bank security, shared responsibility, and why no system can remove every risk. [46:00] Everyday data requests, such as hotels asking for passport copies, can create long-term privacy and fraud risks if that information is mishandled. [47:48] Tony discusses online safety, young people, and why banning access to social media may create new vulnerabilities instead of solving the underlying problem. [50:15] Why learning from former criminals, hackers, and people who understand real-world attacks can help organizations defend themselves more effectively. [52:30] Tony explains why companies need more security talent, stronger resources, and boards that understand the scale of modern fraud and cybercrime threats. [54:32] Tony shares where listeners can find him online and learn more about We Fight Fincrime. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review.  Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page whatismyipaddress.com Easy Prey on Instagram Easy Prey on Twitter Easy Prey on LinkedIn Easy Prey on YouTube Easy Prey on Pinterest We Fight Fincrime Tony Sales - LinkedIn Underworld TV The Big Con: How I Stole £30 Million And Got Away With It

E. Virgil Neal’s career started out with writing successful textbooks, but then took a turn into being a stage hypnotist and then a series of dicey mail-order businesses. Research: “Can’t Find E. Virgil Neal.” New York Times. January 15, 1906. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1906/01/15/100496816.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 “Claimed to Raise the Dead.” Kansas City Star. Jan. 13, 1906. https://www.newspapers.com/image/653825670/?match=1&terms=%22Claimed%20to%20raise%20the%20dead%22 Conroy, Mary Schaeffer. “The Cosmetics Baron You’ve Never Heard Of: E. Virgil Neal and Tokalon.” Third Edition. Altus History Publishing. 2014. “E. Virgil Neal Passes Away at Geneva June 30.” The Sedalia Democrat. July 3, 1949. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sedalia-democrat-e-virgil-neal-obit/185827307/ “False Advertising Chief ‘Stimulant’ in Nixated Iron.” New York Tribune. Dec. 16,1917. https://www.newspapers.com/image/894241833/?terms=%22e.%20virgil%20neal%22 “Force of Life Charges Dismissed.” Buffalo News. April 24, 1906. https://www.newspapers.com/image/329115069/ “FORCE OF LIFE'S WIND-UP.; E. Virgil Neal Still Missing, but Offices Are Being Dismantled.” New York Times. Jan. 17, 1906. https://www.nytimes.com/1906/01/17/archives/force-of-lifes-windup-e-virgil-neal-still-missing-but-offices-are.html “Force of Lifers Sent Many Decoy Letters.” New York Times. February 7, 1906. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1906/02/07/101765677.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 “Here’s a Hyopnotic Bank.” New York Sun. March 3, 1903. https://www.newspapers.com/image/207217198/?match=1&terms=Columbia%20Scientific%20academy “How Force of Lifers Did a Rush Business.” New York Times. Jan. 15, 1906. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1906/01/15/100496815.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 “James R. O’Beirne.” Fordham University. Office of the President. https://www.fordham.edu/about/leadership-and-administration/administrative-offices/office-of-the-president/about/hall-of-honor/james-r-obeirne/ “Jury Disagrees Cartilage Case.” Buffalo Courier Express. May 5, 1918. https://www.newspapers.com/image/352806300/?match=1&terms=%22e.%20virgil%20neal%22 “Medical Mail-order Frauds.” American Medical Association. 1915. Accessed online: https://books.google.com/books?id=Cyq6AAAAIAAJ&vq=neal&source=gbs_navlinks_s “Medicine: From Sedalia.” Time Magazine. Dec. 25, 1933. https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,746617-1,00.html “A Message to the Sick.” Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Feb. 9, 1900. https://www.newspapers.com/image/135238292/?match=1&terms=vitaopathy “Most Beautiful Woman in Paris.” The Times-Union. October 6, 1909. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1278623430/?match=6&terms=To-Kalon Neal, E. Virgil and John H. Moore. “Modern Illustrative Banking.” American Book Company. 1904. Accessed online: https://archive.org/details/modernillustrati00neal/modernillustrati00neal/ Neal, E. Virgil and C.T. Craig. “Modern Illustrative Bookkeeping.” American Book Company 1901. Accessed online: https://archive.org/details/illustratimodern00nealrich/page/16/mode/2up “Neal, of ‘Nuxated Iron’ Fame, Held on Fraud Charge.” Times-Transcript. April 15, 1918. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1106273916/?match=1&terms=%22Neal%20of%20Nuxated%20Iron%22 “Neal Returns for Business.” Post-Standard. April 30, 1906. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1091107180/ Bennet, James. “Tokalon.” Cosmetics and Skin. Jan. 26, 2025. https://cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/tokalon.php “Gigantic Swindle Probably Bared.” Nebraska City Weekly. Jan. 16, 1906. https://www.newspapers.com/image/728074626 “In Force of Life Case.” Houston Post. Jan 13, 1907. https://www.newspapers.com/image/94975109 “Nuxated Iron Sellers in Libel Suit.” The Times-Transcript. June 10, 1918. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1106285753/?match=1&terms=%22e.%20virgil%20neal%22 “Part I: The 1906 Food and Drugs Act and Its Enforcement.” U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/changes-science-law-and-regulatory-authorities/part-i-1906-food-and-drugs-act-and-its-enforcement “Personal Magnetism.” San Francisco Examiner. March 8, 1903. https://www.newspapers.com/image/457762995/?match=1&terms=Columbia%20Scientific%20academy “Pope Receives O’Beirne.” New York Times. Sept 25, 1910. https://www.newspapers.com/image/20505640/?match=1&terms=%22pope%20receives%20o%27beirne%22 Schwarcz, Joe, PhD. “The Prince of Quackery.” McGill Office for Science and Society. July 16, 2025. https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/pseudoscience-history/prince-quackery “Thought Waves Between ‘Em.” New York Sun. April 12, 1903. https://www.newspapers.com/article/new-york-herald-e-virgil-neal-and-the-a/185828789/ “Tribune’s Answer in Libel Suit Calls E. Virgil Neal a Quck.” New York Tribune. June 23, 1918. https://www.newspapers.com/image/469171423/?match=1&terms=%22e.%20virgil%20neal%22 “Vain Search for Neal.” New York Times. January 16, 1906. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1906/01/16/101763032.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 “WORRIED ABOUT NEAL & CO.: Depositors, You See, Don’t Like Hypnotism in Banking.” New York Sun. March 4, 1903. https://www.newspapers.com/article/new-york-herald-e-virgil-neal-hypnotic/176427712/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mary Bateman knew how to swindle people, and she did it extremely well to the gullible people of Leeds. She knew sorcery and potions, and when things didn't go her way, she also knew murder. I edited this one cause the warthog is still sick, durty k did the research, and honestly the people of leeds take a battering in this one but well deserved some might say. Send your scary stories to: mikeohhello@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatchapterpodcast Business enquires : thatchapter@night.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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CZ describes his only one‑on‑one meal with Sam Bankman‑Fried while FTX was seeking Binance investment, saying SBF showed very high EQ and said all the right things about collaborating, regulation and growing the industry, yet Binance initially declined to invest before later taking a small stake.

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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Wednesday Listener Q&A episode of The Wright Report, Bryan answers your biggest questions about whether the Trump administration is truly dismantling the Deep State, with major updates on new DOJ cases involving former FBI Director James Comey, former CIA Director John Brennan, James Clapper, Peter Strzok, Lisa Page, and even Dr. Fauci's inner circle. He explains why recent indictments and subpoenas could signal real movement against what he calls the "Original Swamp Monsters," including cases tied to threats against President Trump, the Russia collusion narrative, and alleged COVID-era coverups involving deleted records and gain-of-function research. Bryan also breaks down the massive FBI fraud raids in Minnesota targeting Somali-run daycare and autism centers, arguing that the White House sees these investigations as both a justice issue and a broader immigration and midterm-election strategy. Plus, Bryan shares how his CIA counterterrorism training shaped his analysis of the Trump assassination attempt and the debate over ideological motivation, gives updates on the brutal wars in Ukraine and Iran, and explains why economic pressure on Tehran may be the White House's best path to victory. He closes with encouraging medical news from Sweden on anemia screening as a powerful early warning tool for dementia prevention and long-term brain health.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Deep State DOJ indictments James Comey Brennan Clapper 2026, Trump administration FBI CIA swamp cleanup analysis, Fauci adviser David Morens indictment COVID coverup records deletion, Minnesota FBI raids Somali daycare fraud Tim Walz controversy, Trump assassination attempt ideology CIA terrorism analysis antichrist debate, Ukraine war drone attacks Russia casualties update 2026, Iran economic blockade China oil pressure Trump strategy, filibuster debate Senate Republican strategy 2026, anemia dementia risk biomarkers Sweden study brain health, Bryan Dean Wright podcast, The Wright Report