1503: The Red Collar Killer part 1

PRETEND

EpisodeNov 21, 202330m

1503: The Red Collar Killer part 1

PRETEND

EpisodeNov 21, 202330m

Red Collar Killers: The Hidden Violence of White Collar CrimesCan white-collar criminals be driven to murder? In this episode of PRETEND, we explore 'Red Collar Criminals,' a term coined by attorney, CPA, and Certified Fraud Examiner Frank Perri. Perri defines red-collar criminals as white-collar offenders who turn to violence to hide their frauds. We investigate the psychology and patterns common among these criminals, revealing how ordinary financial crimes can escalate into brutal acts of violence. By examining various cases, this episode paints a vivid picture of the dangerous and often unnoticed overlap between deceit and murder.Red Collar White Collar Crime: Corporate, Predatory and Violent Fraud Offenders by Frank Perri:https://www.amazon.com/Red-Collar-White-Crime-Corporate/dp/B09BGLZ7XLPRETEND Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/pretendradio/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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PRETEND is an investigative true crime podcast about real people who lie for a living — con artists, scammers, and the victims caught in their web. Hosted by journalist Javier Leiva, PRETEND exposes the human psychology behind deception and fraud. Each episode follows a real case of manipulation — from financial scams and Ponzi schemes to digital hoaxes and emotional cons. PRETEND explains how and why deception works without shaming victims, combining ethical journalism with cinematic storytelling. Featured in lists of the best podcasts about con artists and scams, PRETEND investigates crimes of persuasion, trust, and betrayal. New episodes drop regularly with stor...

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