Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime Podcast FBI AGENT on Catching Scammers, Bank Fraudsters & Ponzi Schemers
Jun 25, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Tom Simon, a former FBI Special Agent turned Private Investigator, delves into his fascinating career. He shares gripping stories about catching scammers and the complexities of bank fraud, including the intricacies of check kiting schemes. Tom discusses the art of interrogation in financial crime investigations and the emotional challenges of dealing with victims. He also highlights the role of confidential informants and reflects on the evolving dynamics of fraud in today's world. Prepare for insights that unveil the darker side of finance!
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Strength of White-Collar Crime Evidence
- White-collar crime evidence is typically irrefutable, reducing wrongful convictions.
- Strong evidence bases cases even without confessions, but confessions amplify prosecutorial effectiveness.
Confessions Strengthen Cases
- Almost all white-collar criminals confess when confronted with overwhelming evidence.
- Confessions significantly strengthen the prosecutorial case and speed processing through the justice system.
Undercover in Check Fraud Scheme
- Tom Simon went undercover as a homeless man in a check fraud scheme involving homeless individuals.
- He cashed counterfeit checks daily, gathering evidence that led to a major bust of the operation.
