IAFCI Presents... The Protectors

Wouldn't it be great to know if someone was lying to you?  Well, that takes an expert, and on today's show, Mike and Mark welcome "The Human Lie Detector" - Dave Thompson.  Dave leads the evolution of investigative interviewing, conducting, and consulting on investigations ranging from theft and fraud to sexual harassment and homicide.  He has contributed expert opinions for a...

When COVID-related shutdowns started wreaking havoc on businesses, jobs, and paychecks, the US Government came to the rescue, providing a financial life preserver worth trillions of dollars. However, as the money flowed to individual bank accounts in the form of Paycheck Protection Program loans and Labor Department-backed state unemployment checks, fraudsters, identity thieves, and cybercrim...

Today we present another Special Edition of "The Protectors." Mike and Mark have the pleasure of speaking with Carlos Lang about ATM Skimming and Malware that is running rampant in the US and Internationally. Carlos has been a specialist in fraud prevention in financial institutions for over 25 years and is an analyst and developer of solutions to protect ATMs from skimmers, shimmers, ma...

Synthetic Identity fraud schemes have proliferated in the past few years becoming the nation's largest form of identity theft. Today on The Protectors, we present a Special Broadcast from the 2021 IAFCI Conference in Chicago. Mike and Mark have the pleasure of speaking with Steve Lenderman. Steve has been heavily involved in investigating and identifying synthetic identiti...

Let's face it - Organized Retail Crime (ORC) affects large corporations, small businesses, and your wallet! On today's show, Mike and Mark welcome ORC expert Ruben Banuelos. Ruben is a US Army veteran with over 20 years of investigative experience working various assignments including Patrol, Fraud Investigations, Senior Organized Retail Crime Investigator and International&nbs...

On today's show, Mike and Mark speak with Abdul Abufilat. Abdul is a senior threat intelligence analyst at the Verizon Threat Research Advisory Center working in the areas of information security, national security, and supply chain risk management. Abdul lets us in on the some of the greatest security threats that businesses large and small are facing today. He also gives us his perspective on ho...

Mike and Mark expose new scams that are affecting teens and college students across the nation. They also share the lighter side of fraud that they've experienced throughout their decades in law enforcement. https://www.iafci.org

Mike and Mark welcome Mark Kasak to the show. Mark is a nationwide financial fraud prevention, investigations, and training leader whose current focus is on preventing financial crime in financial institutions and assisting consumers in protecting their financial profiles. Marks discusses current trends in identity theft victimization/prevention and consumer safeguard plans while also pr...

On today's show, Mike and Mark welcome Michael Fasanello. Michael is a private sector compliance executive and thought leader specializing in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), global sanctions, and other illicit finance, with a current focus on the digital assets and blockchain technology space. In this episode, Michael discusses the currently emerging market of NFTs...

Mike and Mark welcome NYPD Detective Daniel Alessandrino to the podcast to take a deeper look at financial crimes and their connection to organized criminal groups and gangs. Listeners will get a street level view of how fraud and financial crimes help fund and attract some to a life of crime and gang activity. GUEST CONTACT INFO: daniel.alessandrino@nypd.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-ale...

In today's episode, Mike and Mark speak with financial crimes specialist and author, Kelly Ross. Kelly, a former police officer and SME for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police gives listeners a close-up look at the crimes associated with diamonds and precious metals and how they tie into the seedy world of organized crime. He also discusses the obstacles and complications involved in...

Today Mike and Mark are joined by Detective Kenneth Sealy with the Aventura Police Department. We will be discussing grandparent scams and how they are perpetuated, as well as some of the current trends across the nation as these scams grow in frequency to include use of crypto, sim swaps, and spoofing. Additionally, we will dive deeper into who’s behind these organized scams. Brace yourself - you...

On today’s Podcast, Mike and Mark are joined by Amanda Gore, Forensic Accountant from Capetown South Africa. Over the last five years, her work has concentrated on applying financial-crime tools and techniques to environmental crime offenses across Africa, Asia and Latin America. She discusses illegal wildlife trafficking and environmental crimes and gives helpful information for banks and financi...

Today, Mike and Mark are joined by Adam Colby, Director and Chief Intelligence Coordinator of the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center in Tyler, TX.  Adam discusses how his agency, in coordination with other law enforcement agencies, have been able to significantly reduce gas pump credit card skimming cases in the past several years in Smith County, TX.  Adam gives helpful tips...

Mike and Mark welcome Dr. Liselotte Schuster, a romance scam victim at 44 years old, lonely and looking for love, who stood up, reported her story and is now an advocate for others. Joining them is Postal Inspector Natalie Reda, working on the frontline, investigating, and seeking justice for those who have fallen victim. In this episode we get the point of view from both the victim and the i...

Mike and Mark welcome Officer Todd Radek of the Arlington Heights, Illinois Police Department to the podcast, as he shares Anne’s Story. Tragically, Anne fell victim to a romance scam and was victimized repeatedly by fraudsters. The crime itself was not the end to the pain she endured. We hope Anne’s story will help prevent others from becoming victims. LISTENER RESOURCE INFORMATION: AARP Fraud Wa...

Mike and Mark welcome Erica Michalowski Associate state director for AARPs community Outreach Program in Connecticut to the show to talk about AARP's Fraud Watch Network and the incredible work their volunteers are doing to educate our seniors about frauds, scams, and other crimes targeting our loved ones. With a little education and awareness, we can protect our loved ones from fraudsters. LISTEN...

Detective Crystal Lopez of the Maryland-National Capital Park Police joins Mike and Mark on the podcast to discuss "Felony Lane Gang (FLG) groups that target females who leave their purses and contents unattended inside their vehicle for just a few costly moments across the Nation that leave their personal belongings in parked vehicles. A break of the vehicle window and quick reach in and the...

In today's world, there are almost as many fraudsters on dating websites and the Internet as there are people looking for relationships. Mike and Mark, the hosts of the Podcast, IAFCI Presents... The Protectors discuss online dating scams. Think you met the perfect soulmate? Well if your discussions have anything to do with finances, then you probably getting scammed. These fra...

Mike and Mark welcome Bud Miller, Executive Director of the CouponInformation Center (CIC), who is considered one of the leading coupon fraud investigators in the United States. Coupon fraud is a multi-million dollar business that not only affects manufacturers and retailers, but also you, the average consumer.  Thinking about buying coupons on the Internet?  You will thin...

Mike and Mark invite Silvia Carrier, Team Leader for the Mail Fraud Team for the U.S. Postal Inspection Service Chicago Division, to their Holiday Podcast to discuss fraud awareness and prevention for the Holiday season. It may be the season for cheer and goodwill, but it is also a busy season for fraudsters and grinches. Silvia will provide valuable information to protect against, mail...

Mike and Mark welcome April Devalkenaere, Wisconsin Chapter President (IAFCI) and  Paralegal for the White Collar Crime Unit at the Waukesha WI District Attorney’s Office to the podcast.  April discusses the epidemic of elder exploitation in America and the fact that 90 percent of the perpetrators are known by or close to the victim.  April will provide valuable red f...

Mike Carroll and Mark Solomon welcome Declan Hill, journalist, academic, and author of "The Fix & The Insider’s Guide to Match-Fixing." Declan is considered one of the world's foremost experts on match-fixing and corruption in International Sports.  While speaking at the IAFCI Annual Training Conference in Chicago, Declan stopped by our on-site studio to sit down with Mike and Mark and di...

Join Mike Carroll and Mark Solomon from the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators as they welcome Michael Fasanello, Director of Training and Regulatory Affairs at Blockchain Intelligence Group. Mike and Mark explore the origins and the future of cryptocurrency, as well as cybercrimes associated with cryptocurrency transactions. You’ll learn about some of the proven investiga...

From ATM Skimming to Human Trafficking, The Protectors Podcast  takes you inside the minds of criminals from around the world with leading experts and the investigators who put them behind bars. Presented by the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI), and hosted by International President, Mike Carroll, and International VP, Mark Solomon,  The Protectors...