Truth, Lies and Coverups with Traci Brown
You're in the right place for the real and unpolished truth about fraud, crime, scams and threats to your bottom line. Episodes include conversations with notorious criminals, victims and FBI agents that get to the bottom of it. From their jaw-dropping stories you'll discover how to spot fraud, crime, scams and detect lies so you protect yourself from personal and business losses. Your host Traci Brown is the Fraud-Busting Body Language Expert. She's spent the last 20 years reading people and uncovering secrets hidden in plain sight.
Episodes
The Perfect Payday with Professor Erik Lie Ep. 162
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…
When You Don't Know What They're Hiding…. With Andrea Merriman Ep. 161
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…
He Said/ She Said: Finding the Truth When it Counts Most with Marla Moore Ep. 160
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 t…
The Crisis Shop: with Nate Miller CEO of Miller ink Ep. 159
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, chan…
Rich People Space Camp with Funny Man Pat Dwyer Ep. 158
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 …
Gambling, Drugs and Hollywood's Diva Whisperer with Jonathan Schwartz Ep. 157
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 l…
Tell Me Everything with Retired Secret Service Agent Brad Beeler Ep. 156
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…
Inside Police & Military Interview & Interrogation Training Ep 155
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 t…
The Sense of Betrayal is Horrible with Tim Smith Ep. 154
'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 h…
When Take Downs Go Wrong with US Customs Undercover Agent Mario Bogran Ep.
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…
2024 Vice Presidential Debate: Body Language of Vance & Walz Revealed Ep. 152
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 an…
I Was Looking Forward to Prison with Incarceration Consultant Mark Varacchi Ep. 151
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 a…
Silent Last Responders with Crime Scene Cleanup Expert Cheryl Chiasson Ep 150
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 cle…
You're Not In It for the Fight with Traci Ruiz Ep 149
 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 surv…
New Again: Betting on Sports with Ross Bernstein Ep 148
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…
Don't Ask Any Questions with Army Counter Intelligence Officer Derik Clark Ep. 147
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 th…
Who You Gonna Call With Ken Good Ep. 146
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 …
In Case You Missed It: Blindsided --When the Swat Team Shows Up at Your House with Darcy Luoma Ep. 145
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 p…
In Case You Missed It: American Greed- Behind the Scenes with Jerri Williams Ep. 144
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 la…
In Case You MIssed It: Winner Winner Chicken Dinner- with Joel Block Ep. 144
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…
In Case You MIssed It: Inside the Italian Mafia with Marisa Merico, Mafia Princess Ep. 143
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 sh…
Underworld Hustle with CJ Wiley Ep. 142
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 t…
In Case You Missed it: I ran a Ponzi Scheme with Chuck Gallagher Ep 141
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 …
In Case You Missed It: And Then They Pointed a Gun at My Head With Marcy Maslov Ep.
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 cha…
Guns, Strippers and The Girl Next Door with Chris Ponsay Ep.139
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 c…
911: There's a Lot More To This with Ricardo Martinez Ep. 138
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 …
Why are You Messing With Me? With CIA Spy Peter Warmka Ep. 137
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 su…
Why are You Messing With Me? With CIA Spy Peter Warmka Ep. 137
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 …
Death Threat on the Dylan Rounds Case…. With Jim Terry Ep. 136
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 ta…
Recruiting US Spies with Robin Dreeke Ep. 134
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…
Uncovering the Things People DON'T Say .Ep. 134
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…
The Most Important Thing is to…..with Charles Heasley Ep. 132
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 …
I'm a Jewel Thief with Lisa Bischoff Ep. 131
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 an…
The Day I Lost it All with Craig Stanland Ep.130
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 ho…
Finding Saddam Hussein with Eric Maddox Ep. 129
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 …
Searching Snowden's House with Tom Simon Ep. 128
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 sc…
50 Cent's Sex Tape Scandal Unmasked-with Steve Burgess Ep. 127
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 hacke…
Nancy Grace, Public Enemy #1 and the Pony Button with Traci and Alex Ep. 126
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…
The Dark Underbelly of Greed: A Shocking Exposé with Rob Docters
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…
The Day Boston Fell Silent with Gary Edgington
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 investig…