The Fraud Fighter's Playbook: How to Force Your Bank to Pay Back Every Stolen Dollar

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Episode Description 
Lost money to online fraud, scams, or Ponzi schemes? Learn how to get banks and financial institutions to pay you back—even when they weren't the ones who stole your money. Discover the legal theory of third-party liability and real-world examples of how victims have recovered millions from enabling institutions. 

Key Topics Covered:
 
  • Third-Party Liability Explained - How banks can be held responsible for enabling fraud, even if they didn't directly steal your money
  • Swiss Bank Case Study - Real example of a bank forced to pay back $100+ million for helping scammers hide billions in tax fraud schemes
  • When Banks Have Liability - Situations where financial institutions may be responsible for extending or enabling fraudulent activities
  • Insurance and Regulatory Pressure - How bank insurers and regulators often force restitution payments to fraud victims
  • Famous Ponzi Scheme Cases - Examples from Bernie Madoff and Scott Rosin cases showing third-party recoveries
  • Common Scam Types to Watch For:
    • Crypto investment scams
    • Romance scams that lead to fake investments
    • Online dating fraud schemes
    • Employee embezzlement cases
  • Why Third-Party Recovery Matters - Most scammers spend victim money quickly, making recovery from original fraudster impossible
  • Investigation Strategy - How to identify which third parties may have enabled your specific fraud case
  • Recovery Reality Check - Why looking beyond the original scammer is essential for full restitution
Bottom Line:
When fraud victims can't recover all their money from scammers directly, third-party liability against enabling banks and financial institutions may be the key to getting made whole.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
The Fraud Fighter's Playbook: How to Force Your Bank to Pay Back Every Stolen Dollar
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