LA Fraud Confidential
Summary
Host Caleb Nicklist interviews Chris Derry, a former LA County Sheriff’s detective with 17 years in fraud and cybercrime. Derry discusses his career shift from patrol to major fraud and real estate units. He shares insights on investigating complex schemes driven by greed or desperation. Topics include embezzlement, loan modification scams, and identity theft used to steal home equity. Derry highlights the psychological profiles of fraudsters and the challenges of prosecuting these calculated crimes.
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