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3:07
Compromising Health to Read and Discovering Accounting Passion
3:38
Accounting Career and FBI Application
4:09
Auditing Experience and Forensic Investigation Opportunities
4:39
Investigating Frauds and Scams for KPMG
5:19
Running a Ponzi Scheme from Prison
6:13
Walt's Past and Company Bankruptcy
6:45
Walt's Work in Collections
7:16
Shady Business Practices and Fraud
7:47
Cayman Island Accounts and Embezzlement
9:20
From Investigator to Accountant
9:51
Comparing FBI and Accounting Work
10:25
Autistic Investigator
12:01
FBI Hiring Freeze and Career Change
12:32
Initial FBI Training and Assignment
13:34
First Case: Bank Fraud Investigation
14:04
Investigating Financial Crimes and Interview Techniques
15:37
Counterfeit Checks and Physical Evidence
16:09
Investigating Bank Fraud and Interrogation Techniques
16:41
Getting Confessions in White Collar Crime Cases
18:14
Negotiating with Defense Attorneys and Profer Deals
19:45
Understanding Crimes through Profer Agreements
20:48
Check Kiting Scheme Detection and Martin's Confession
21:20
Car Dealership Fraud Scheme
21:53
Undercover Operation and Search Warrant
22:55
Martin's Motivation for Check Kiting Scheme
23:26
Introduction to Counterfeit Checks and Homeless Check Cashers
24:27
The Chicago Bank Case and Signature Comparison
25:00
Analysis of Homeless Check Cashers and the Pacific Garden Missions
26:01
Introduction to Joe and the check cashing scam
26:33
The operation and role of Ali in the scam
27:37
Joe's backstory and involvement with Ali
28:09
The day of the scam and Ali's behavior
28:40
Ali's Liquor Store Check Fraud Scheme
29:11
Data Harvesting and Counterfeit Checks
29:43
Undercover Operation and Arrest
30:14
Confrontation with Oli and Cashed Check
31:46
Working on Bank Fraud Cases with FBI Forensic Accountants
32:16
Comparison of Small and Large-Scale Financial Frauds
32:46
Limitations in Pursuing Big Bankers for Fraud
33:16
Challenges in Investigating Financial Institutions
34:50
Introduction to Counterfeiting and Fraudulent Activities
35:22
Counterfeiting Checks and Dealing with Bank Employees
36:53
Employee Involvement in Fraudulent Activities
37:25
Initial Meeting with Zach and the Golden Ticket
37:58
Zach's Fake ID Business and Initial Appearance
38:30
Bonding Out Inmates with Fake IDs and Jail Phone Calls
39:00
Fake ID Scam Details and Zach's Theory
40:03
Setting up Bank Accounts and Money Orders
40:36
Consequences of the Scheme
41:06
Repeat Offenders and the Downfall of the Scheme
42:10
Reflections on Bank Fraud and Criminal Behavior
43:15
Initial Response to Bank Fraud and 9/11
44:19
Formation of Special Team to Combat Fraud and Terrorism
44:49
Dismantling Islamic Charities Funneling Money to Terrorist Groups
46:20
Zakat Charity Shut Down and PR Issues
47:23
Investigating Governor Rod Blagojevich
49:26
Initial Investigation and Decision to Drop Charges
49:58
Ethics of Politicians in Bribery Cases
50:30
Trial and Sentencing of Bovich
52:36
Trump's Commutation of Bovic's Sentence
53:06
Transfer to Hawaii and Experience as an FBI Agent
54:07
Work in Financial Crimes and Mortgage Fraud Era
54:38
Shift to Investment Fraud Cases and Experience as a Resource for Young Agents
55:39
Working on Major Cases and Investment Fraud
56:10
Jerry Williams' Podcast and Perry Griggs' Ponzi Scheme
56:41
Perry Griggs' Prison-Based Ponzi Scheme and Investigation
58:14
Ponzi Scheme and Wire Fraud
58:46
Consequences of Investment Fraud
59:18
Prison Life and Continued Fraud
59:49
Tracking Down a Fugitive
1:00:21
Nationwide Manhunt and Arrest
1:00:52
The Undercover Operation and Arrest
1:01:22
The Subject's Financial Situation and Motivations
1:01:54
The Subject's Manipulation of the Prison System
1:02:26
The Subject's Corruption and Isolation in Prison
1:03:58
Gambling Problem and Prison Life
1:04:29
Prison Guards' Behavior and Motivations
1:04:59
Prison Conditions and COVID-19 Impact
1:05:30
Prison Corruption and Cell Phone Sales
1:07:04
Life in a Renovated Warehouse and Ponzi Scheme
1:07:35
FBI Agents' Involvement with Prisoners
1:08:06
Cooperation and Confidential Human Sources
1:09:39
Using Confidential Informants for National Security and Crime Reduction
1:10:41
Example of a Confidential Informant's Work
1:10:41
The Role of the DEA and US Attorney in Confidential Informant Cases
1:11:12
The Skills Required of a Confidential Informant
1:11:44
Operations and Logistics of Confidential Informant Work
1:12:45
Recruiting Informants with Specific Skills or Motivations
1:13:19
Choosing Accounting as a Career Path
1:13:47
Using Confidential Sources to Gather Intel
1:14:18
Infiltrating Criminal Organizations and Smuggling Operations
1:15:51
Investigating Large-Scale Fraud
1:16:22
Financial Struggles in Hawaii
1:16:52
Leaving Hawaii and Transferring to Jacksonville
1:17:23
Investigating Financial Crimes in Jacksonville
1:18:25
Reflections on Career and Retirement
1:18:55
Reflection on 20th Anniversary of 911 Attacks and Retirement Decision
1:19:27
Opening Own Private Investigative Agency in Florida
1:19:58
Becoming a Private Investigator and Getting Licensed
1:20:30
First Year as a Private Investigator, Leveraging Relationships and Getting Clients
1:21:01
Types of Cases Handled as a Private Investigator, Including Fraud and Surveillance
1:21:34
Booking Agent and Social Media Influence on Business
1:22:06
Initial Thoughts on Social Media
1:22:37
Background and Genesis of the Investigation Business
1:23:08
Creating Content for Social Media
1:23:39
Results and Benefits of the Social Media Presence
1:24:41
Types of Investigations and Services Offered
1:25:12
Surveillance and Investigation Methods
1:26:14
Embezzlement Investigations in Small Businesses
1:26:45
Packaging Evidence for FBI Investigation
1:28:19
Working without Power of Arrest and Focusing on Client's Interests
1:28:49
Extracting Money from the Bad Guy and Negotiating with Banks
1:29:53
Making Deals with the Bad Guy and Serving Clients' Interests
1:30:23
Sharing Personal Experiences and Recognition as a Content Creator
1:30:54
Recognition and Its Impact on Personal Life
1:31:26
New Revenue Streams and Exposure
1:31:58
Effortless Content Creation and Feedback Loop
1:32:29
Conversations with Interesting Individuals
1:32:59
Interviewing Diverse and Engaging Guests
1:34:00
Appreciation for Honest Storytelling and Authenticity
1:34:30
Long-form Conversations and Open-ended Discussion
1:35:00
Personal Storytelling Experience with Lex Fredman
1:36:35
Mental Exhaustion from Long Conversations and Interviews
1:37:05
Working with Secret Service and Treasury OIG
1:38:40
FBI Agents' Professionalism and Interactions
1:39:43
Difficult Experiences with FBI Agents
1:40:13
Jerry's Attempt to Get Candace Involved in Interview
1:40:43
Matt's Perspective on Candace and Jerry's Conversation
1:41:14
Matt's Experience with Interrogations and Treatment of Subjects
1:41:46
Matt's Reflection on Treating Subjects with Respect and Politeness
1:42:47
Fear of Tenant Damage and Non-Payment
1:43:19
Consequences of Not Paying Rent
1:43:49
Comparison to Criminal Behavior
1:44:01
Influence of Fiction on Career Choices
1:44:51
Story about a Drug Treatment Specialist
1:48:59
Alternative Podcasting Platforms and Cost
1:49:30
Personal Motivations for Investigating Cases
1:50:01
Competition and Collaboration in True Crime Podcasting
1:50:33
Prison Security and Conspiracy Theories
1:51:04
Skepticism of Epstein Case Conspiracy Theories
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