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David M. Shapiro

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This is part two on financial fraud and ponzi schemes. Our previous episode (ILAB 273) featured the biggest ponzi schemes of all-time. Our guest, David M. Shapiro, comes on to help explain how to avoid being involved in a ponzi scheme and what signs to look out for. He also talks the government structure around going after these crimes and some of the newer tech driven financial crimes involving cryptocurrency, identity theft and more. Sam and Derek follow up with their thoughts on the interview and Sam tells us about a ponzi scheme he almost fell into in Thailand.   Discussed:    David Shapiro's CV Watch Madoff: Monster of Wall Street on Netflix SEC Official Site on Tips to Spot Fraud     Where we are:   Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Barcelona, Spain / IG @imsammarks Derek – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio   Sponsor:    NetSuite For the first time in NetSuite’s twenty-two years as the #1 cloud financial system, you can defer payments of a FULL NetSuite implementation for six months. Learn more at Netsuite.com/ILAB.    Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links:   Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK)*Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Invest Like a Boss Patreon Help support the continuation of Invest Like a Boss by becoming a Patreon! Plans start as low as $5/month and give you instant access to years of exclusive content, including portfolio access, trade alerts, bonus episodes &amp; more. Join now at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss.     Time Stamp:   05:35 - Interview with David Shapiro Begins 13:47 - What are the new tech based crimes happening? 24:45 - Is Social Security a Ponzi Scheme? 27:54 - How the SEC Structure Works For Investigations 35:24 - What Government Agencies Have Have Roles in these crimes? 51:20 - Thailand Ponzi Scheme Sam Got Caught In :  If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

This is part two on financial fraud and ponzi schemes. Our previous episode (<a href="https://www.investlikeaboss.com/273-the-biggest-ponzi-schemes-of-all-time/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ILAB 273</a>) featured the biggest ponzi schemes of all-time. Our guest, David M. Shapiro, comes on to help explain how to avoid being involved in a ponzi scheme and what signs to look out for. He also talks the government structure around going after these crimes and some of the newer tech driven financial crimes involving cryptocurrency, identity theft and more. Sam and Derek follow up with their thoughts on the interview and Sam tells us about a ponzi scheme he almost fell into in Thailand. Discussed:  <ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/faculty/david-m-shapiro" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">David Shapiro's CV</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81466159" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Watch Madoff: Monster of Wall Street on Netflix</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sec.gov/Protecting-You" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SEC Official Site on Tips to Spot Fraud</a></li> </ul> </ul> Where we are: <ul> <ul> <li>Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnnyfdj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@johnnyfd</a>j</li> <li>Sam Marks – Barcelona, Spain / IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/imsammarks/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@imsammarks</a></li> <li>Derek – Los Angeles / IG <a href="https://instagram.com/derekradio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@DerekRadio</a></li> </ul> </ul> Sponsor: <ul> <ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.Netsuite.com/ILAB" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">NetSuite</a> For the first time in NetSuite’s twenty-two years as the #1 cloud financial system, you can defer payments of a FULL NetSuite implementation for six months. Learn more at <a href="https://www.Netsuite.com/ILAB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Netsuite.com/ILAB</a>.</li> </ul> </ul> </ul> Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: <ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.investlikeaboss.com/fundrise" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fundrise</a> – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK)*Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally.</li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/investlikeaboss" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Invest Like a Boss Patreon</a> Help support the continuation of Invest Like a Boss by becoming a Patreon! Plans start as low as $5/month and give you instant access to years of exclusive content, including portfolio access, trade alerts, bonus episodes &amp; more. Join now at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/investlikeaboss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss</a>.</li> </ul> </ul> Time Stamp: <ul> <ul> <li>05:35 - Interview with David Shapiro Begins</li> <li>13:47 - What are the new tech based crimes happening?</li> <li>24:45 - Is Social Security a Ponzi Scheme?</li> <li>27:54 - How the SEC Structure Works For Investigations</li> <li>35:24 - What Government Agencies Have Have Roles in these crimes?</li> <li>51:20 - Thailand Ponzi Scheme Sam Got Caught In</li> :</ul> </ul> If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.