The True Crime Podcaster
By White-Collar Crimes
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The True Crime Podcaster Apr 30, 2024
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The Suitcase Murder
Melanie McGuire was a married nurse that seemed to have a happy and stable middle-class life. But when her husband was found brutally murdered, she quickly became the prime suspect in his horrific death. Would police find the evidence needed to convict her. Hear how this story was famously dubbed "The Suitcase Murder" by the news media.
Apr 30, 202424:14
Harrison Graham- Serial Killer Next Door
HIs Philadelphia neighbors described him as nice and quiet. Nobody expected the horrors police would find in his apartment in the summer of 1987.
Apr 23, 202423:28
Bob Ross and the Crazy Internet Rumors
Bob Ross was a talented painter beloved by millions from his popular tv show. But even someone as well loved and admired as he was can become victimized by internet rumors. Hear the crazy allegations and the harm cases like this can cause.
Apr 15, 202421:04
Alyssa Bustamante- Thrill Killer
Those that kill purely for the thrill are among the most dangerous criminals in society. Alyssa Bustamante tragically took an innocent life purely for the thrill. Now, the issue of her release on parole has become a big focus in this case.
Apr 09, 202424:59
Brandon Swanson- Missing Person
On a May night in 2008, college student Brandon Swanson drove his car off into a ditch around 2 A.M. He called his parents for help but while on the line with them, he seemingly vanished and has not been seen or heard from since. Hear how this strange event led to legislative changes thanks to the efforts of his family.
Apr 02, 202424:26
Sam Bankman Freid Sentenced
Sam Bankman Freid has been sentenced to 25 years in prison and ordered to pay a $11 billion in restitution.
Apr 01, 202404:01
Jeffrey Locker- Motivation For Fraud
Jeffrey Locker was a motivational speaker who seemed to have it all. But as we have seen, things are not always as they seem. Hear his case which has one of the strangest twists we've had on this podcast!
Mar 26, 202425:07
The Blue Bell Ice Cream Scandal
Sometimes corporate greed can be dangerous and even deadly. And it happens sometimes with something as enjoyable as ice cream. Listen to the story of a scandal that threatened to derail a popular ice cream company.
Mar 19, 202420:11
Carlos Rafael- The Codfather
The fishing business is not one you would expect to find a lot of white-collar crime cases. That is where the case of Carlos Rafael comes in. It's a case of fraud, deceit, extortion, and other mafia-like tactics that brought down his once flourishing business.
Mar 12, 202421:14
AI Scams
AI is becoming part of our lives more every day. But just like any new technology, it can be used for crime. Hear how scammers are using A1 and inventing new forms of white-collar crime.
Mar 05, 202420:43
Breaking Down White-Collar Crime in 2024
Learn the latest trends and data concerning white-collar crime in 2024.
Feb 27, 202425:58
The Oxnard Ponzi Scheme
As we have shown on this podcast countless times, the Ponzi Scheme is probably the most common form of white-collar crime. As you will hear in this episode, even a quiet, small town in North Carolina is not immune to it.
Feb 13, 202420:35
Solomon Dwek
He built a real estate empire and a reputation as an upstanding citizen of the community. But bank fraud charges would quickly unravel all of that. Hear how a special twist in this case made for an even more fascinating case.
Feb 06, 202422:00
Dr. Brian Hyatt
Breaking story in Arkansas concerning criminal and civil actions against Dr. Brian Hyatt.
Jan 30, 202424:30
Predatory Lending Scams
Bonus episode from the Con Man and the Cop! Hear Steve Comisar and Ryan Horn discuss how not all scams out there are illegal. Find out ways you can avoid being victimized by them.
Jan 30, 202444:17
Defending White-Collar Offenders
We are joined on this video podcast episode by special guest, Attorney John Teakell. Mr. Teakell began his career as a prosecutor before transitioning into a defense attorney. He has a vast amount of experience in defending white-collar criminals. He will explian the challenges he has encountered.
Jan 23, 202440:25
Insurance Scams
Insurance is a must have for so many must-haves in our lives. But what happens when they fail to do the job they are paid to do? Can you trust your insurance company will be there for you?
Jan 16, 202421:10
Dating Scams
Host Ryan Horn makes a guest appearance on Scam Junkie, hosted by Steve Comisar. Hear how technology is making dating scams an increasing occurrence.
Jan 16, 202431:58
The McDonald's Monopoly Scandal
Few things are more popular than McDonald's or Monopoly. When McDonald's launched a Monopoly game, it was wildly popular. But a former cop found a way to illegally profit from the game which would eventually land over 50 people behind bars.
Jan 09, 202421:34
Kobi Alexander- Fugitive Scammer
He helped Comverse rise to rapid success. But as we have seen so many times, not all is as it appeared. Hear how his fraudulent figures landed him in trouble with the law and how he fled the country to avoid facing justice.
Jan 02, 202421:16
Christmas Special
Christmas is a wonderful time of year. But it's also a time when many are more vulnerable to being scammed. We also thank you for a fantastic 2023!
Dec 19, 202313:21
The HealthSouth Scandal
They quickly rose to a powerhouse in the healthcare industry. But as we have seen many times, reality did not match their inflated and exaggerated numbers.
Dec 12, 202319:59
Sylvia Browne- The Psychic Scammer
She rose to stardom with claims of extraordinary psychic and spiritual abilities. But some began to question her authenticity. An investment scam would also land her on the wrong side of justice. Hear her story here!
Dec 05, 202320:13
Murdaugh Sentenced to 27 Years
Today, in a South Carolina courtroom, Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to 27 years in prison for a variety of financial crimes. Hear the latest update here.
Nov 28, 202308:00
The Worldcom Scandal
In the 1990's, they were a rapidly expanding company. In fact, they had grown to the second largest telecommunications company in the world next to A T & T. But changing technology, new competition, and an accounting scandal would bring the corporate giant to its knees.
Nov 28, 202322:22
Aimee Bock-Nonprofit Scandal
Hear the latest on a developing scandal involving nonprofit organizations for children in the state of Minnesota.
Nov 27, 202321:07
The Luckin Coffee Scandal
The China-based coffee chain quickly skyrocketed in popularity, quickly passing Starbucks in China. But an accounting scam and inflated profit numbers would quickly derail the popular coffee chain. Would they be able to recover from the scandal?
Nov 21, 202319:55
Alex Murdaugh Enters Guilty Plea For Financial Crimes
On November 17, 2023, disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh entered a guilty plea in South Carolina for a variety of financial crimes. Sentencing is set for November 28th.
Nov 18, 202307:51
Greed Part 2
Pastor Preston Foster joins us again to discuss the dangers of gree from a spiritual as well as legal standpoint.
Nov 14, 202326:49
Sante Kimes- The Dragon Lady
A judge once called her one of the most evil people she'd ever encountered in her courtroom. Sante would commit fraud, arson, and even murder in her lustful pursuit of property and power. Accompanied by her son, their strange and bizarre relationship would make them a deadly duo and a threat to anyone who crossed their path.
Nov 07, 202322:24
Frank Abagnale- Catch Me If You Can
He began scamming at a young age and only got more creative over time. His story was made into a motion picture, Catch Me If You Can, starring Leonardo Dicaprio. Hear his many wild claims, some of which have been challenged on their validity.
Oct 24, 202320:47
The Con Man And The Cop Podcast Released!
The wait is over! Be part of history and hear the first podcast to feature a famous con man and veteran lawman. It's got humor and helpful information as well. Check out The Conman and The Cop wherever you hear you podcasts!
Oct 18, 202302:18
Entertainment Industry Scams
Whether you or one of your children have aspirations of breaking into the entertainment industry, there are potential scams in the industry you should be aware of. Listen to some of the common scams hopeful stars fall into when trying to enter showbusiness.
Oct 17, 202322:39
The Con Man and the Cop Pilot Episode
An early sneak peak of the upcoming bonus podcast with famous con man Steve Comisar, host of Scam Junkie, and Ryan Horn, a career law enforcement official and host of The White-Collar Crimes Podcast. A first of its kind in podcast history, where a former con artist and law man discuss scams and white-collar crime. Highly entertaining so you won't want to miss this!
Oct 14, 202331:44
The Cash Flow Podcaster and the Alleged Ponzi Scheme
Podcaster Matt Motil who hosts the "Cash Flow King" podcast was recently charged with running an $11 million dollar Ponzi Scheme. Hear what's being alleged in what appears to be a textbook Ponzi Scheme.
Oct 10, 202319:17
Allen Stanford & The 8 Billion Dollar Ponzi Scheme
Though his case is not as well known as Madoff, Allen Stanford managed to pull off an 8 billion dollar Ponzi Scheme. Hear how he did this using classic Ponzi Scheme methods.
Oct 03, 202319:31
Alex Murdaugh Convicted of Federal Financial Crimes
On September 20, 2023, disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh entered a guilty plea in federal court for a variety of financial crimes. Hear the updated details.
Sep 26, 202309:10
More Exciting Developments
Check this out! Three big developments going on with the podcast!
Sep 26, 202303:13
Stephane Bourgoin- France's Fake Serial Killer Expert
He toured the country telling the media and the nation of his experience interviewing serial killers. He was able to brand himself "France's Serial Killer Expert." But it was all fabricated and soon his lies would be exposed.
Sep 25, 202322:38
The Con Man and the Cop
We recently did an episode on Steve Comisar, famous for many scams including the "solar clothesline" scam in the 1980s. Now, we are joined by the "Don of Con". Hear him explain past frauds as well as his current efforts to educate the public on potential scams.
Sep 19, 202336:29
Kenneth Starr- Scammer To The Stars
He built a powerful accounting firm and had A-list clients including Sylvester Stallone and Al Pacino. But greed and dishonesty would bring him down.
Sep 12, 202320:33
Exciting Developments
I was recently contacted by Steve Comisar, the clothesline scammer from the 1980s. We recently did a podcast on him and he reached out to me. Had a very nice conversation with him and am very excited to have him on as a guest soon! You'll hear a perspective from one that has committed white-collar crimes in the past and his current efforts to educate the public on the subject. Check out his podcast, Scam Junkie, also on Spotify for Podcasters.
I'm also excited to announce my upcoming short book, Spot the Scammer. Hope to have this very soon. See you all on Tuesday the 12th with our next episode!
I'm also excited to announce my upcoming short book, Spot the Scammer. Hope to have this very soon. See you all on Tuesday the 12th with our next episode!
Sep 09, 202302:48
Prosecution of White-Collar Crime vs. Street Crime
Are white-collar crimes prosecuted as frequently as street crimes? Are white-collar criminals sentenced as harshly as street criminals? We will take a look at what the data says as well as where the trends may be headed.
Sep 05, 202321:44
Zachary Horowitz and the $650 Hollywood Ponzi Scheme
Hollywood is not where you'd expect to see a $650 million dollar Ponzi Scheme. But that is exactly what happened when Zachary Horowitz, a young small-time actor from Ft. Wayne, Indiana, moved to Hollywood to pursuit fame and fortune. He fashioned himself a Hollywood success story and fooled 250 investors to finance his phony film scheme. Hear how lives were ruined by his greed and deception.
Aug 29, 202322:50
Edwin Sutherland- The Man Behind the Term White-Collar Crime
You may have wondered who coined the term "white-collar crime." The name was coined in 1939 by University of Indiana sociologist, Edwin Sutherland. His work has paved the way to what we now recognize as crimes of greed often committed by powerful elites.
Aug 22, 202321:17
Greed- The Deadly Sin
Greed has been recognized by church scholars as a deadly sin for centuries. Join me with special guest Pastor Preston Foster of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Desoto, Illinois, explains how greed can lead to moral decay and serious criminal offending. You don't want to miss this special episode!
Aug 15, 202337:55
Update: Sam Bankman Fried Arrerested
On Friday, August 11, 2023, a judge revoked the bail for Sam Bankman Fried and remanded him to custody. He had alleged to have violated bail by improper witness contact. He is set to go to trial in October for the FTX scandal, possibly the biggest white collar crime case in history.
Aug 12, 202305:05
Sam Waksal- Inside Trading Scandal
He was initially known for his work developing medications to treat tumors but his insider trading scandal would negatively impact many including celebrity Martha Stewart.
Aug 08, 202321:12
Film Recovery Systems- When Corporate Neglect Turns Deadly
Sometimes, corporate greed and neglect can be deadly. That was an unfortunate result for Stefan Golab, a Polish immigrant employed by Film Recovery Systems. Hear how their neglect exposed him and dozens of other employees to deadly levels of cyanide.
Aug 01, 202321:41
Michael Cohen- Disgraced and Disbarred
He was a powerful personal injury attorney who was also building a real estate empire. He was famous for his connections to Donald Trump and other powerful politicians. But shady financial and political deals along with lying to Congress would land him behind bars.
Jul 25, 202322:02