Every Thursday, dive into the dark side of finance. From cutthroat con artists to billion-dollar scams, and even murder, Nicole Lapin will take you through the world’s wildest financial crimes – and teach you how to avoid becoming the victim of one. Money Crimes with Nicole Lapin is part of Crime House Studios. For more content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse.
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Every Thursday, join bestselling author and entrepreneur Nicole Lapin as she explores the world’s wildest financial crimes, from cunning Ponzi schemes...
