Promises of Profit, The $1M Scam

What looked like a promising investment opportunity turned into a nearly $1 million loss.   In this episode, host Adrienna Hines sits down with Commissioner James Brown and criminal detective James Gunderson to break down the case of “R.P.,” a Montana man who was targeted by a sophisticated “pig b…

Fake Celebrity, Real Fraud

What happens when a familiar name, a social media message and the promise of a crypto investment collide? In this episode of Fraud Files, host Adrienna Hines sits down with Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown and special guest Jason Gunderson, a criminal detective out of Park Coun…

Seniors, Scams & Smart Decisions

It sounds like a movie plot we've seen before... fake authority, fear and urgency, and a scammer going after someone’s savings.  All in the script, but the difference is this case is real and unfolded right here in Montana. A 74-year-old woman is contacted by someone claiming to be with the FTC. S…

Fake Agents, Real Money & One Bitcoin ATM

A phone call. A fake FBI agent. A Bitcoin ATM. And more than $42,000 gone. In this episode of Fraud Files, we examine how a 21-year-old Montana woman lost more than $42,000 after scammers posing as federal and local law enforcement convinced her she was connected to a serious criminal investigatio…

Ikeda: Bail Money and Bad Decisions

What happens when someone entrusted with helping people out of jail instead uses that position for personal gain? In this episode of Fraud Files, host Adrienna Hines is joined by Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown, with color commentary from Stacy Zinn, consultant and for…

Forsage: Crypto Dreams Fraud Schemes.

Can a scam hide behind blockchain technology? In this episode of Fraud Files, host Adrienna Hines moderates a conversation with Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown and former DEA Resident Agent in Charge for the State of Montana Stacy Zinn as they examine one of the world'…