Truth, Lies and Coverups with Traci Brown

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, hir...

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 Inf...

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. Vance's Deceptions: Throughout the debate, JD Vance displays deceptive body language, particularly when discussing his past support for Donald Trump and his policies. 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...

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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Join CIA spy Peter Warmka as he reveals the shocking truth about the sinister ways in which AI is exploited for scams, from voice cloning to mind-bending deepfake videos and the vast number of fake profiles lurking on LinkedIn. He Reveals the two most successful scams targeting seniors and insights on safeguarding yourself against these deceptive tactics. Tune in now to stay one step ahead and safeguard your future.

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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 St...

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...