How do fraudsters convince people to hand over their life savings? And why do so many scams go undetected until it’s too late?In this episode of Fraudish, we dive into the dark world of investment fraud with Stephen Kirk, an investigator with the Illinois Department of Transportation and author of A Betrayal of Trust. Steven has spent years unraveling Ponzi schemes, asset pooling scams, and securities fraud - cases where victims often lose everything.He shares the red flags every investor should know, the ethical dilemmas in financial crime, and how compliance loopholes allow fraud to thrive. Plus, we get a glimpse into his upcoming books and how writing helps him process the emotional toll of his work.If you want to protect yourself from financial fraud, this episode is a must-listen.Connect with StephenBetrayal of Trust bookhttps://brokercheck.finra.org/Yellowbook CPE