A Scam Turns Into Murder #FatalFraud #FilmRise | Forensic Files

What's the problem? Tell me exactly what happened. >> My husband >> Fraud begins with a promise.
>> That's the same place. >> But most don't end in a murder. >> He made a premeditated decision to
eliminate three other people. >> In fraud, trust is a weapon. >> We think it could make you a lot of
money. If you put in $10,000, you'll get back 60. She killed her husband because she was
about to be uncovered. People that run a Ponzi scheme, they will do anything to keep the Ponzi
scheme going. >> They're the victim of financial crime. Now they're at high risk of being the
victim of a murder. >> And then I pushed her feet over so that she was going over the rest of the way.
>> How could they all be killed in this way together? Every word that came out of his [music]
mouth, we were like, "Lie, lie, lie, lie, lie." >> Fraudsters don't regret what they're
doing. And perhaps they [music] think they're actually due the money. >> After the initial interview was when I
really knew in my gut that this was a murder. >> This was someone who was shot multiple
times in the head and back. A targeted, violent crime.

Welcome to Fatal Fraud, a true crime series that delves into cases where financial schemes spiral into betrayal, violence and murder, exposing the deadly cost of lies fueled by greed. Series coming 2/16!

Brief Summary

Fraud can lead to extreme outcomes, including murder, as discussed through a specific case study.

Key points

The Premeditated Decision. He made a premeditated decision to eliminate three other people.
The Ponzi Scheme Dilemma. People that run a Ponzi scheme will do anything to keep it going.
The Violent Crime Revelation. A targeted, violent crime was committed with multiple shots fired.

Episode highlights

The Ponzi Scheme DilemmaPeople that run a Ponzi scheme will do anything to keep it going.0:34Feb 2, 2026

Episode quotes

Fraud begins with a promise.

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