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Using Donations for Personal Gain
0:32
FBI Experience and Fraud Cases
1:04
Investigating Ponzi Schemes
2:07
Situational Fraud and Legitimate Businesses
3:44
Fudging Financial Reports and Making Risky Decisions
4:17
Lying to Investors and Committing Fraud
5:19
The Foundation of New Era Philanthropy's Financial Trouble and Fraudulent Activities
6:23
Convincing Donors to Match Funds and Escalating the Scam
7:57
Matching Donations and Holding Funds for Six Months
9:00
Branched Out to Institutions and Major Organizations
10:02
Credibility and Lack of Due Diligence
12:09
Ponzi Scheme Mechanics and Growth
12:42
Restrictions and Exclusivity
13:16
Financial Crisis and Bankruptcy
14:52
Investigation and Discovery
15:55
Initial Investigation and SEC Involvement
16:28
Case Escalation to Criminal Investigation
16:58
Taking Over Office and Reviewing Files
18:02
Interview with Bennett and Profer
20:10
Doctors' Convincing and Pill Mills
20:40
Doctor Shopping and Prescription Abuse
21:13
Anonymous Donors and Fraudulent Excuses
22:21
Financial Investigation and Testimony
23:23
Proving Fraud and Convincing Victims
23:54
Proving Fraud and Investigation Complexity
24:24
Finding Incriminating Evidence
24:54
Victim Blame and Ego Involvement
25:57
Consequences of Fraudulent Gains
28:00
Ponzi Scheme and Negotiation
28:31
Double Victimization and Financial Struggle
29:02
Clawback and Initial Investment Return
31:38
Established Men Receiving Letters from Inmates
32:09
Correspondence and Despicable Behavior
32:40
Scam Operation and FBI Investigation
33:11
Victims' Refusal to Cooperate with FBI
33:42
Fraud and Social Proof
34:44
Investment Scams and Statistics
35:15
Con Artist Sentencing and Philanthropy
36:18
Fraudulent Activities and White Collar Crime
37:20
Personal Reflections on Sentencing and Justice
38:23
Avoiding Prison and Committing Another Scam
38:54
Psychology of Fraud: Opportunity, Pressure, and Rationalization
39:24
Using System Flaws to Commit Fraud
42:00
Rationalizing Fraud and Bank of America's Losses
43:03
Ego and Arrogance in Decision-Making
44:35
Greed vs. Other Motivations for Fraud
45:36
Initial Fraudulent Loan and Motivations
46:07
Continuing Fraud to Maintain Lifestyle
46:38
Fear and Depression as a Result of Fraud
47:10
Feeling of Power and Satisfaction from Fraud
47:40
Using Fake ID to Obtain Large Sums
48:44
Giving Money to Others and Feeling Generous
49:17
The Rationalization of Greed and Bad Behavior
49:48
Comparing Fraud to Other Forms of Cheating
50:18
The Ease of Committing Crimes and the Consequences
52:50
Financial Loss and Stress
53:54
Community Impact
54:25
Justification and Perspective
55:27
Reflection on Actions
56:28
A Personal Story of Deception
56:59
The Psychology of Fraudsters
57:31
Skeptical Approach to Opportunities
58:01
Convincing Others
59:03
Comparing Fraud Cases
1:00:08
Enhancements and Jurisdictional Changes to Evade Capture
1:00:39
Comparison of Sentencing for Fraudsters and Other Crimes
1:01:09
White Collar Crime Sentencing and Victim Impact
1:02:13
Comparison of Sentencing for Ponzi Schemes and Other Crimes
1:03:15
Defense Strategies for Fraudsters and Professional Reliance
1:03:46
Celebrating Podcast Milestone and Guest Announcement
1:04:17
FBI Director Interview and Book Promotion
1:05:31
Website Links, Patreon, and Closing Remarks
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