In this episode of Tomo Talks, Tomo sits down with former FBI investigator Tom Simon—now a private sector expert specializing in financial crimes. With decades of experience hunting down fraudsters, Tom shares gripping stories from his time in the Bureau, offering a behind-the-scenes look at high-stakes investigations. They dive into the world of private investigations, touch on the evolving risks of cryptocurrency, and discuss practical ways businesses and individuals can protect themselves from scams, fraud, and financial deception.

0:00 How is the FBI today?

7:35 Tribalist politics

12:47 Most memorable cases

23:23 From the government to the private sector

35:32 The psychology of being lied to

38:50 Financial scams and cryptocurrency

49:45 How to protect yourself from fraud

53:45 The state of law enforcement

1:04:20 Lightning round & conclusion