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Avg. Duration 37m
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Apple Rating 4.0 (66)
Since Sep 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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From ATM Skimming to Human Trafficking, The Protectors Podcast takes you inside the minds of criminals from around the world with leading experts and the investigators who put them behind bars.  Presented by the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI), and hosted by International President Mark Solomon and Chairman of the Board Michael Carroll. The Protectors is a bi-weekly podcast that aims to educate consumers on the fraud, financial, and cybercriminal activities that are happening every second of every day.  Don’t become the next victim. The host's and guest's opinions are their own and do not reflect those of management, employers, or sponsors. Listeners are encouraged to contact local or state law enforcement if they suspect being a victim of a crime.

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S4E122 The Wichita Task Force: Taking Down Organized Retail Theft

Jun 03, 2026 14m

Today on The Protectors Podcast, we come to you from the 2025 IAFCI Conference in Oklahoma, where Mark sits down solo for a fast-moving conversation with members of the Wichita Task Force. These law…

S4E121 A Hidden Crime in Plain Sight: Susan Sommerville on Fraud, Trust, and Warning Signs

May 20, 2026 38m

This week on The Protectors Podcast, Mike and Mark sit down with Susan Sommerville, an Enrolled Agent whose work led her into a heartbreaking case of financial exploitation. Sue’s story is a powerful…

S4E120 When Love Is the Hook: Experts Kate Kleinert and Cassandra Dessureau-O'Hara on Romance Fraud

May 06, 2026 52m

Romance scams are among the most personal and devastating forms of fraud - because the criminal isn’t just after money. They’re after trust.In this episode of The Protectors Podcast, Mike and Mark…

S4E119 Signed, Sealed, Scammed: The Rise of Vehicle Title Schemes with Rudy Meola

Apr 22, 2026 46m

This week on The Protectors Podcast, Mark and Mike are joined by Rudy Meola, a leading voice in the world of auto title fraud. From sophisticated vehicle fraud schemes impacting banks and lenders to…

S4E118 The Threat Within: Inside the Mind of Cybersecurity Expert Shawn Loveland

Apr 08, 2026 36m

On today’s episode of The Protectors Podcast, Mike and Mark sit down with Shawn Loveland to uncover one of the most dangerous risks facing organizations today—insider threats. From trusted employees…

S4E117 The AI Fraud Wave Is Here: Connor Heaton on Deepfakes, Scams, and the End of Trust as We Know It.

Mar 25, 2026 42m

Artificial intelligence isn’t just changing the world, it’s changing how fraud works. In this episode of The Protectors Podcast, Mike and Mark sit down with Connor Heaton, Program Manager at CivAI,…

S4E116 Brackets and Billions: Dr. Declan Hill on Micro-Betting and the New Gambling Economy

Mar 11, 2026 27m

March Madness brings more than buzzer-beaters and busted brackets — it’s also one of the biggest sports betting moments of the year. In this episode of The Protectors Podcast, Mike and Mark welcome…

S4E115 Love, Lies, and Déjà Vu: Bernie Returns with Mental Health Expert Cassandra O’Hara

Feb 25, 2026 42m Transcript

This episode of The Protectors Podcast is a tough one. Today, Mike and Mark welcome back Bernie — a past guest who bravely shared how he was targeted in a romance scam. Now he’s back… because it…

S4E114 The Case That Wouldn’t Stay Closed: Kelly Gowe Returns

Feb 11, 2026 42m

On this episode of The Protectors Podcast, hosts Mike and Mark welcome back Kelly Gowe, whose mother was the victim of a devastating romance scam that ended in tragedy. Since her last appearance,…

S4E113 When the Game Is Rigged: Declan Hill Exposes Sports Betting’s Dark Side

Jan 28, 2026 50m

Today on The Protectors Podcast, Mike and Mark welcome back one of their most compelling guests — Dr. Declan Hill of the University of New Haven. A world-leading expert on sports gambling,…

S4E112 Pause, Reflect, Protect: AARP's Kathy Stokes on Stopping Fraud In It's Tracks

Jan 14, 2026 25m

This week on The Protectors Podcast, Mike and Mark are joined by Kathy Stokes, AARP’s national fraud prevention authority, for a powerful look at the National Elder Fraud Coordination Center (NEFCC)…

S4E111 Looking Back, Moving Forward : A Protectors Recap of 2025

Dec 31, 2025 47m

In this special New Year’s Eve episode of The Protectors Podcast, the team comes together for a year-in-review conversation reflecting on the cases, conversations, and insights that defined the past…

S4E110 Healthcare Fraud: The Crime No One Sees Coming — with Det. Mark DiBone

Dec 17, 2025 30m

In this episode of The Protectors Podcast, Mike and Mark sit down with Detective Mark DiBone from the Maricopa County Police Department in Arizona to talk about a type of crime we haven’t spent much…

S4E109 When Money Breaks the Case: Live on Stage with U.S. Marshal Kaitlyn Kent

Dec 03, 2025 28m

Recorded live on stage in front of a packed audience at the 2025 IAFCI Conference in Oklahoma City, today’s episode of The Protectors Podcast features U.S. Marshals Service veteran Kaitlyn Kent.…

S4E108 Crypto and Crime From the Cell Block: Detectives Rowe & Verdoni on Cracking the Case

Nov 19, 2025 44m

On this episode of The Protectors, Mike and Mark are joined by Sarasota Police Detectives Andrew Rowe and Carlos Verdoni—two investigators who’ve been uncovering one of the most surprising types of…

S4E107 Inside the Global Fraud and Trafficking Networks with NYPD Detective Daniel Alessandrino

Nov 05, 2025 30m

In this episode of The Protectors Podcast, Mike and Mark sit down with NYPD Detective Daniel Alessandrino. Dan pulls back the curtain on a darker, more organized side of financial crime—where…

S4E106 Numbers Don’t Lie - Expert Steve Pedneault on Finding Fraud Where Others Don’t

Oct 22, 2025 27m

Today on The Protectors Podcast, Mike and Mark are coming to you from the 2025 IAFCI International Conference in Oklahoma City. They sit down with forensic accountant Steve Pedneault, who pulls back…

S4E105 Scammed by Faith? - The Blessing Scam with Audrey Moy

Oct 08, 2025 25m

They may go by different names—psychics, healers, spiritual guides—but the con is always the same: taking people’s money by promising the impossible. Today on The Protectors Podcast, Mike and Mark…

S4E104 Beyond the FBI: Declan Hill’s Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Death

Sep 24, 2025 31m

Today, The Protectors Podcast comes to you from the 2025 IAFCI National Convention in Oklahoma City with a conversation that digs deep into one of the most controversial cases of our time. Mike and…

S4E103 The Girl in the Red Suitcase: Detective Tony Fiscella and the Valerie Reyes Homicide

Sep 10, 2025 38m

In this episode of The Protectors Podcast, Mike and Mark sit down with retired detective Tony Fiscella to revisit a case that shook a community to its core — the murder of 24-year-old Valerie Reyes.…

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