Scams, Stories, and Secrets from the Trillion-Dollar Fraud Industry

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
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Chapters & Sections (135)

0:00 Municipal Fraud and Con Men chapter 4
0:00 Large Municipal Fraud and IRS Bill
0:32 Con Man's Lifestyle and Narcissism
1:38 Author Kelly Pope Introduces Her Book
2:11 Book Structure and Perpetrator Types
3:44 Perpetrator Chapter chapter 4
3:44 Not All People Are in It for Personal Gain
4:14 Types of Perpetrators and Self-Reflection
4:45 Fraud and Unconscious Agreement
5:46 Whistleblowers and Doing the Right Thing
7:21 Whistleblowers and Industrial Fraud chapter 2
7:21 Types of Whistleblowers and the Importance of Credibility
7:51 Vigilante Whistleblowers and Their Role in Industrial Fraud
8:22 Discussion on Netflix, Amazon, and Federal Prison chapter 1
8:22 Inspiration for the Book: A Documentary on Municipal Fraud
11:27 Rita's Value and Missed Opportunities chapter
11:58 Covet, Early Release, and Sentencing Guidelines chapter
14:31 Discussion of Sentencing Inequality chapter 5
14:31 Comparing Sentences to Others in the Same Class
15:03 Publicity and Making an Example
15:34 Potential Outcomes for the Individual
16:05 Restitution and Future Plans
16:38 Reflections on Prison Life and Redemption
18:12 FBI Corruption and Murder chapter 4
18:12 Rossini's Associates and FBI Corruption
18:42 FBI Cover-up and Complicity in Murder
19:43 Author's Book and Storytelling Approach
20:45 Interviews and Video Series
21:46 Mortgage Qualification and Debt-to-Income Ratio chapter 4
21:46 Qualifying for a Large Mortgage Despite Struggling to Pay Rent
22:18 Debt-to-Income Ratio and Credit Score Considerations
22:48 The Importance of Cash Flow in Mortgage Qualification
23:19 Fraudulent Practices and Pressure to Agree to Unfavorable Terms
25:22 Internal Control Weaknesses in Disclosure chapter 4
25:22 Disclosure of Process and Internal Control Weaknesses
25:55 Sharing Information with Underwriting
26:25 Beating the System and Trust in Financial Transactions
26:59 Using Privilege to One's Advantage
27:31 Privilege and Trust in Financial Transactions chapter 1
28:01 No Surprises and Account Management
28:31 Fraudulent Activities and Personal Experiences chapter 3
28:31 Personal Experience with Fraudulent Activity
29:02 Privilege and Perceived Inequality in Fraudulent Activities
30:36 Healthcare Fraud Scams and Disturbing Cases
32:10 IRS Bill and Church Donation chapter 4
32:10 IRS Bill and Church Donation Details
32:40 Stage Four Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
33:12 Unusual Chemo Response
33:43 Nurse's Concerns and FDA Investigation
34:13 Concerns about Medication and FDA Investigation chapter 1
34:13 Pharmaceutical Sales Rep Relationship
35:45 Sales Rep's Concerns and Investigation chapter 3
35:45 Unusual Sales Rep Behavior and Patient Concerns
37:19 Investigation into Medication Manipulation
37:54 Consequences of Medication Manipulation
39:24 Scam Artist and Annual Fees chapter 1
39:24 Scam Artist's Annual Fee Scheme
40:26 Investigation, Jail Time, and Ankle Monitor chapter 3
40:26 Consequences of the Scam and Investigation
41:28 Scam Artist's Additional Schemes
41:59 Documentary Funding and Challenges
43:04 The Challenges of Documentary Filmmaking chapter 3
43:04 Barriers to Success in the Industry
44:06 Marketing and Networking Strategies
45:08 The Difficulty of Getting Funding
46:43 The Story of a Bipolar Megalomaniac's Insane Plan chapter 4
46:43 A Coup in the Congo and Eastern European Countries
47:14 A Friend's Experience with a Fake Producer
47:45 The Fake Producer's Success and the Book Option
49:50 The Hollywood Reporter Article and Movie Development
50:21 Interviewee's Story and Experience chapter 5
50:21 Creating Buzz and Forethought
50:53 Time Served and Sentence Reduction
51:23 Writing and Crime Stories
51:57 Crime Story and Sentence Details
53:00 Cooperation and Sentence Reduction
54:04 Government Cooperation and Sentence Reduction chapter 3
54:04 Discussion of Government's Lack of Cooperation and Sentence Reduction
54:35 Receiving Transcripts and Unexpected Phone Call
55:37 Secret Service Agent's Phone Call and Whistleblower Status
57:12 Fraud, Cooperation, and Sentence Reduction chapter 4
57:12 Math and Snitches in the Unit
57:43 Government Indictment and Sentence Reduction
58:13 Prison Life, Family, and Transition
59:46 Reflections on Motivation for Fraud
1:00:17 Childhood and Fatherly Disappointment chapter 1
1:00:17 Growing up with a Narcissistic Father
1:00:48 Overcoming Dyslexia and Finding Success chapter 3
1:00:48 Father's Disappointment and Guilt Trips
1:01:20 Becoming a Mortgage Broker and Opening Own Company
1:02:23 First Fraudulent Loan and Consequences
1:03:26 Mortgage Company Story chapter 4
1:03:26 White-Out and Fraud Concerns
1:04:59 Consequences of Changing Documents
1:05:31 Righteous Perpetrator and Intentional Perpetrator Categories
1:06:03 Motivations and Impact of Changes
1:07:06 Credit Line Shut Off and Investor Issues chapter 4
1:07:06 Phone Calls from People with U-Hauls and Credit Line Issues
1:07:39 Desperation and Feeling Like a Therapist
1:08:09 Creating Own Bank Statements and Processes
1:09:12 Bank Statement Sham and Whistleblower Issues
1:10:14 The Opportunist's Downfall chapter 3
1:10:14 Betrayal and FBI Trouble
1:11:14 Consequences of Illegal Activities
1:11:45 Divorce and Legal Troubles
1:13:16 Starting a Development Company and Renovating Houses chapter 3
1:13:16 Initial Challenges and Decisions
1:13:47 Appraisal Issues and Solution
1:14:17 Recording Higher Values and Synthetic Identities
1:16:23 Discussion of Reservoir Dogs and Credit Scoring chapter 1
1:16:23 Using Reservoir Dogs as Inspiration for Character Names
1:16:53 Credit System Exploitation and Trial-and-Error Learning chapter 3
1:16:53 Learning the Credit System and Identifying Opportunities
1:17:55 Creating Fake People, Raising Property Values, and Refinancing Loans
1:18:26 Foreclosure, Appraisal, and Bank Losses
1:19:58 Fraudulent Foreclosure Practices chapter 6
1:19:58 Bogus Foreclosure Documents and Verification Issues
1:20:29 Fabricated Stories and Articles for Defense
1:21:00 Investigator's Inability to Verify Identity and Address
1:21:30 Lifestyle and Assets of the Speaker
1:22:02 Federal Probation and Unusual Behavior
1:23:03 Insurance Fraud Admission
1:23:35 Insurance Fraud and Title Insurance chapter 4
1:23:35 Receipts and Insurance Fraud Investigation
1:24:07 Title Insurance and Fraudulent Activities
1:25:10 Lien Recording and Dispute Resolution
1:26:44 Dispute Resolution and Payment Obligation
1:27:15 Fraudulent Activities and Financial Gains chapter 3
1:27:15 Credit Card Fraud and Financial Exploitation
1:28:17 Property Frauds and Mortgage Scams
1:28:48 Emotional Abuse and Childhood Experiences
1:30:53 Childhood Memories and Social Class chapter 3
1:30:53 Growing Up with Financial Disparity
1:31:25 Father's Behavior and Influence
1:32:29 Parental Priorities and Sacrifices

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