Gold bar scams are becoming more common than many people realize, and they can target victims of any age. In this episode of The Protectors Podcast, Mike and Mark speak with Tallie Stubbs, an anti-money laundering compliance officer with APMEX, Inc., and Ben Soldat of Grand Rapids Coins in Rockford, Michigan. Tallie shares her insights from the compliance and investigative sides, including how these scams unfold, what warning signs to watch for, and how awareness and patience can help people recognize the danger before they become victims. Ben also offers a valuable perspective from inside the coin and precious metals business, including how he helped prevent a victim from losing hundreds of thousands of dollars.It is a timely conversation about prevention, awareness, and the warning signs that can help protect people before the money is gone.<h2>GUEST CONTACT INFO:</h2>Tallie's Contact Info: <a href="Tallie.Stubbs@apmex.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tallie.Stubbs@apmex.com</a>Tallie Stubbs LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/talliestubbs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/talliestubbs/</a>AMPEX, Inc.: <a href="https://www.apmex.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.apmex.com</a>Grand Rapids Coins (GR Coins):<a href=" https://grandrapidscoins.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://grandrapidscoins.com/</a>________________________________<h2>IAFCI CONTACT INFO:</h2>IAFCI Website: <a href="https://iafci.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://iafci.org/</a>Phone: 916-939-5000Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: <a href="mailto:IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com</a>

Gold bar scams are becoming more common than many people realize, and they can target victims of any age. In this episode of The Protectors Podcast, Mike and Mark speak with Tallie Stubbs, an anti-money laundering compliance officer with APMEX, Inc., and Ben Soldat of Grand Rapids Coins in Rockford, Michigan. Tallie shares her insights from the compliance and investigative sides, including how these scams unfold, what warning signs to watch for, and how awareness and patience can help people recognize the danger before they become victims. Ben also offers a valuable perspective from inside the coin and precious metals business, including how he helped prevent a victim from losing hundreds of thousands of dollars. It is a timely conversation about prevention, awareness, and the warning signs that can help protect people before the money is gone.GUEST CONTACT INFO:Tallie's Contact Info: Tallie.Stubbs@apmex.com Tallie Stubbs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talliestubbs/ AMPEX, Inc.: https://www.apmex.com Grand Rapids Coins (GR Coins): https://grandrapidscoins.com/ ________________________________IAFCI CONTACT INFO:IAFCI Website: https://iafci.org/ Phone: 916-939-5000 Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com

Gold bar scams are becoming more common than many people realize, and they can target victims of any age. In this episode of The Protectors Podcast, Mike and Mark speak with Tallie Stubbs, an anti-money laundering compliance officer with APMEX, Inc., and Ben Soldat of Grand Rapids Coins in Rockford, Michigan. Tallie shares her insights from the compliance and investigative sides, including how these scams unfold, what warning signs to watch for, and how awareness and patience can help people recognize the danger before they become victims. Ben also offers a valuable perspective from inside the coin and precious metals business, including how he helped prevent a victim from losing hundreds of thousands of dollars.It is a timely conversation about prevention, awareness, and the warning signs that can help protect people before the money is gone.GUEST CONTACT INFO:Tallie's Contact Info: <a href="Tallie.Stubbs@apmex.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tallie.Stubbs@apmex.com</a>Tallie Stubbs LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/talliestubbs/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/talliestubbs/</a>AMPEX, Inc.: <a href="https://www.apmex.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.apmex.com</a>Grand Rapids Coins (GR Coins):<a href=" https://grandrapidscoins.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> https://grandrapidscoins.com/</a>________________________________IAFCI CONTACT INFO:IAFCI Website: <a href="https://iafci.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://iafci.org/</a>Phone: 916-939-5000Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: <a href="mailto:IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com</a>

When the Scam Turns to Gold: Tallie Stubbs and Ben Soldat on Gold Bar Fraud

Text scams are everywhere - and they’re getting more personal, more believable, and more creative. In this episode of The Protectors Podcast, Executive Producer Doug Taylor interviews Mike and Mark as they examine real scam texts they’ve received personally. From fake wedding invitations and “wrong number” messages to property-buying offers, insurance pitches, and suspicious links, they break down how scammers try to start a conversation and how easily these messages can pull someone in.The team reviews each message, discusses the warning signs, and even rates how likely someone might be to click, respond, or fall for the setup. It’s a practical, eye-opening conversation about how scammers use curiosity, urgency, and familiarity to get your attention - and what you can do to protect yourself before one innocent-looking text turns into something much worse.The Protectors Podcast - Protecting What's Yours________________________________<h2>IAFCI CONTACT INFO:</h2>IAFCI Website: <a href="https://iafci.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://iafci.org/</a>Phone: 916-939-5000Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: <a href="mailto:IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com</a>

Text scams are everywhere - and they’re getting more personal, more believable, and more creative. In this episode of The Protectors Podcast, Executive Producer Doug Taylor interviews Mike and Mark as they examine real scam texts they’ve received personally. From fake wedding invitations and “wrong number” messages to property-buying offers, insurance pitches, and suspicious links, they break down how scammers try to start a conversation and how easily these messages can pull someone in. The team reviews each message, discusses the warning signs, and even rates how likely someone might be to click, respond, or fall for the setup. It’s a practical, eye-opening conversation about how scammers use curiosity, urgency, and familiarity to get your attention - and what you can do to protect yourself before one innocent-looking text turns into something much worse. The Protectors Podcast - Protecting What's Yours ________________________________IAFCI CONTACT INFO:IAFCI Website: https://iafci.org/ Phone: 916-939-5000 Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com

Text scams are everywhere - and they’re getting more personal, more believable, and more creative. In this episode of The Protectors Podcast, Executive Producer Doug Taylor interviews Mike and Mark as they examine real scam texts they’ve received personally. From fake wedding invitations and “wrong number” messages to property-buying offers, insurance pitches, and suspicious links, they break down how scammers try to start a conversation and how easily these messages can pull someone in.The team reviews each message, discusses the warning signs, and even rates how likely someone might be to click, respond, or fall for the setup. It’s a practical, eye-opening conversation about how scammers use curiosity, urgency, and familiarity to get your attention - and what you can do to protect yourself before one innocent-looking text turns into something much worse.The Protectors Podcast - Protecting What's Yours________________________________IAFCI CONTACT INFO:IAFCI Website: <a href="https://iafci.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://iafci.org/</a>Phone: 916-939-5000Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: <a href="mailto:IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com</a>

Don’t Click That Link: Inside the World of Modern Text Fraud

Join Mike Carroll and Mark Solomon from the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators as they welcome Michael Fasanello, Director of Training and Regulatory Affairs at Blockchain Intelligence Group. Mike and Mark explore the origins and the future of cryptocurrency, as well as cybercrimes associated with cryptocurrency transactions. You’ll learn about some of the proven investigative tactics and crypto tracing tools that law enforcement and the private sector use in their investigations into these high-tech crimes. Can your crypto wallet be hacked? Can investigators trace and recover funds from cryptocurrency fraud? All this and more on The Protectors.  <h1>GUEST INFORMATION:</h1><h2>Michael C. Fasanello, JD</h2>Director of Training and Regulatory Affairs, BLOCKCHAIN INTERACTIVE GROUPEmail: michael.fasanello@blockchaingroup.ioLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fasanello-jd-cci-08a41aa0/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fasanello-jd-cci-08a41aa0/</a>Website: <a href="https://blockchaingroup.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://blockchaingroup.io/</a>

Join Mike Carroll and Mark Solomon from the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators as they welcome Michael Fasanello, Director of Training and Regulatory Affairs at Blockchain Intelligence Group. Mike and Mark explore the origins and the future of cryptocurrency, as well as cybercrimes associated with cryptocurrency transactions. You’ll learn about some of the proven investigative tactics and crypto tracing tools that law enforcement and the private sector use in their investigations into these high-tech crimes. Can your crypto wallet be hacked? Can investigators trace and recover funds from cryptocurrency fraud? All this and more on The Protectors. GUEST INFORMATION:Michael C. Fasanello, JDDirector of Training and Regulatory Affairs, BLOCKCHAIN INTERACTIVE GROUP Email: michael.fasanello@blockchaingroup.io LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fasanello-jd-cci-08a41aa0/ Website: https://blockchaingroup.io/

Join Mike Carroll and Mark Solomon from the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators as they welcome Michael Fasanello, Director of Training and Regulatory Affairs at Blockchain Intelligence Group. Mike and Mark explore the origins and the future of cryptocurrency, as well as cybercrimes associated with cryptocurrency transactions. You’ll learn about some of the proven investigative tactics and crypto tracing tools that law enforcement and the private sector use in their investigations into these high-tech crimes. Can your crypto wallet be hacked?&nbsp;Can investigators trace and recover funds from cryptocurrency fraud?&nbsp;All this and more on The Protectors.&nbsp;&nbsp;GUEST INFORMATION:Michael C. Fasanello, JDDirector of Training and Regulatory Affairs, BLOCKCHAIN INTERACTIVE GROUPEmail: michael.fasanello@blockchaingroup.ioLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fasanello-jd-cci-08a41aa0/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fasanello-jd-cci-08a41aa0/</a>Website: <a href="https://blockchaingroup.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://blockchaingroup.io/</a>

Cryptocurrency Fraud; Comprehending, Combating and Solving Virtual Currency Crimes

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, Mike Carroll, and International VP, Mark Solomon, 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.

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, Mike Carroll, and International VP, Mark Solomon, 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.

From ATM Skimming to Human Trafficking, The Protectors Podcast&nbsp;takes you inside the minds of criminals from around the world with leading experts and the investigators who put them behind bars.&nbsp;Presented by the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI), and hosted by International President, Mike Carroll, and International VP, Mark Solomon,&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;Don’t become the next victim.

The IAFCI Presents... The Protectors

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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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.

From ATM Skimming to Human Trafficking, The Protectors Podcast&nbsp;takes you inside the minds of criminals from around the world with leading experts and the investigators who put them behind bars.&nbsp; Presented by the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI), and hosted by International President Mark Solomon and Chairman of the Board Michael Carroll.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;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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