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As India’s shrewdest scamsters break the back of American taxpayers in a fraud worth INR 2000 crores from an inconspicuous town Ratlam - an unspirited police officer is given the charge to solve the case. Will officer Madan Chaudhry rise to the occasion or repeat the brutal mistakes that led to his infamous demotion? A whodunit, an extraordinary scam, a reluctant police officer, and a mysterious mastermind are all tangled up in an unprecedented case that probes deep at the heart of a nation’s honour.

India has seen a biggest scams between 2000 to 2015. These scams have not only caused financial losses to individuals but also caused significant damage to the reputation of the country. From the 2G Spectrum Scam to the PNB Scam, these biggest frauds have taken a toll on India's economy and its citizens. The 2G Spectrum Scam is one of the most notorious Indian scams at times. It involved the illegal allocation of telecom licenses by politicians and bureaucrats for personal gain. The CWG Scam was another major scam which involved the alleged misappropriation of funds during the 2010 ...

On 24 May 1971, based on a telephone call purportedly from Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her secretary P.N. Haksar, the chief cashier at the Parliament Street branch of the State Bank of India handed over Rs 60 lakh to a stranger posing as the PM's courier. The money was supposedly meant for secret operations in East Pakistan. When the chief cashier approached the PMO for a receipt, he was told that neither Haksar nor the PM had given any such instructions. He had been duped.

Amongst the wealth and glitter of St Tropez, Sky Kennedy is living her best life, with the perfect man by her side. Rich and gorgeous, Karim has shown her a world she could have barely imagined, and she doesn’t want it to end. So when Karim suddenly sends her packing back to the UK, Sky is shocked - what could she have done to upset Karim? And will she ever see him again? Ryan Callahan has been tracking Karim for years and will do anything to bring the man down.

Fraud, Scams & White-Collar Crime dives deep into the shadowy world of financial deception, corporate corruption, and high-stakes scams. From Ponzi schemes that shattered lives to cunning corporate frauds that fooled entire industries, we uncover the shocking truths behind white-collar crime. Hear the stories of victims, whistleblowers, and the masterminds who orchestrated these crimes, as experts break down how these schemes were pulled off—and how to protect yourself from falling prey.

This grippingseries, narrated by former fraud investigator turned podcaster Detective Vincent “Vinny” Morelli, delves deep into the world of modern scams—exposing the masterminds, the victims, and the ever-evolving tricks of the trade. From phishing emails to deepfake deception and cryptocurrency fraud, Vinny unravels how these schemes work, who’s behind them, and how you can stay one step ahead. With his signature blend of street-smart wisdom, dark humor, and real-world expertise, he makes even the most complex con games easy to understand. Whether you’re a true crime junkie or just...

Deceptive misinformation comes at us for many reasons. A key one is to steal our assets. We are free to communicate and stay connected in many ways. This great benefit, however, is now abused by criminal elements to take and defraud, bringing shame on trusting souls. The wreckage wrought by...

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AARP's weekly podcast The Perfect ScamSM tells the stories of people who find themselves the target of a scam. Host Bob Sullivan introduces listeners to those who have experienced scams firsthand, as well as professional con artists and leading experts who pull back the curtain on how scammers operate.

A sophisticated, predatory, multi-billion dollar industry is emerging from the shadows. It already rivals the size of the illicit drug trade. And it’s about to get bigger and much more powerful. The Economist’s Sue-Lin Wong follows a trail that starts with the collapse of a bank in rural Kansas to uncover a global, underground scam economy built around human trafficking, corruption and money laundering. Can it be stopped?To listen to the full series subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US Navy is launching a secret spy satellite near Seaside High School. However, the Recon Academy is too distracted to provide their usual security. Each member has just received a brand new laptop computer for free! The deal is too good to be true. When the machines go haywire, the team must scramble to save themselves and the satellite.

Are you at risk of being scammed? Former con artist and bestselling author of Catch Me If You Can Frank Abagnale shows you how to stop scammers in their tracks. Maybe you're wondering how to make the scam phone calls stop. Perhaps someone has stolen your credit card number. Or you've been a...

In Fool Me Once, renowned expert Kelly Richmond Pope shows fraud in action, uncovering what makes perps tick, victims so gullible, and whistleblowers so morally righteous, while also encouraging us to look at our own behaviors and motivations in the hopes of protecting ourselves and our companies.

By the time you finish this book, you'll have a better understanding of—and perhaps more compassion for—perpetrators; a renewed connection to victims; and an appreciation for those who blow the whistle.

A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #9: April Fools' Fiasco It’s the first of April in Green Lawn! Mr. Paskey, owner of the Book Nook, plays an April Fools’ Day prank on Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose. They hatch a plan to get back at him, but then the bookstore is robbed—no joke! Can the kids track...

In 2021, scammers stole $16 million from thousands of investors across the globe, by capitalising on the hype around NFTs and the success of the hit Netflix series Squid Game.

1956. In de buitenwijken van Los Angeles zitten Donnie en Buddy, allebei 8 jaar oud, zich te vervelen voor het motel van Donnie's moeder. Dan neemt een intrigerende man zijn intrek in het hotel. De fantasie van de jongens slaat op hol. Is Carl Harper een moordenaar en ligt er een lijk in de kofferbak? Of is Harper op de vlucht voor gangsters en moeten ze hem juist helpen? Wat begint als een thriller, ontplooit zich geleidelijk tot een melancholische roman over vriendschap.

When she discovers the bank is involved in shockingly murky business dealings, Kat realizes she’s treading in dangerous waters. She turns to her confidante and handsome suitor, Daniel McAdam, for help. To exonerate Samuel, Kat and Daniel may have to expose the unseemly financial dealings of prominent aristocrats and government officials, and even those working to bring down the royal family. Kat will risk everything to protect the man who has sacrificed so much for her daughter, even if it means endangering herself and the friends she has come to love.

"Scam Cities, lungo i confini del Sudest asiatico", è il podcast in due puntate prodotto da un team di giornalisti che per tre anni hanno seguito l’evoluzione delle “città delle truffa”, hub della modernità criminale in Asia sudorientale sviluppatisi sulle frontiere che collegano Myanmar, Laos, Cambogia e Thailandia. Dove un esercito di cyber schiavi lavora per le mafie locali truffando via Internet e con l’Intelligenza artificiale vittime asiatiche, americane ed europee che cascano nel miraggio dei soldi facili con investimenti fasulli in criptovalute. Un fenomeno in continua ...

Illicit finance, high-stakes crime and vicious manipulation come together in this story of corruption, greed and treachery among corporate India's black sheep. Arresting, fast-paced and written by an insider from the corporate world, Fraudster will keep you on your toes till the very end.

History is full of sensational financial frauds and scams. Enron was forced to declare bankruptcy after allegations of massive accounting fraud, wiping out $78 billion in stock market value. Bernie Madoff, the largest individual fraudster in history, built a $65 billion Ponzi scheme that ultimately resulted in his being sentenced to 150 years in prison. People from all walks of life have been scammed out of their money.