The Dark Side of Finance

Welcome to The Dark Side of Finance, where we uncover the hidden world of financial crime. In each episode, we expose the schemes, scams, and deceptive tactics that lurk in the shadows of the financial industry. Join your host Darryl Lyons as he shines a light on these dark corners to help you protect you and your loved ones.

The Dark Side of Finance is a business podcast hosted by Darryl Lyons, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Darryl Lyons hosts The Dark Side of Finance, a business show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Ivan Boesky: Wall Street’s Most Infamous Insider Trading Scandal

  Dec 20, 202419 minS0

  <p > In this week’s episode of The Dark Side of Finance, Darryl Lyons takes us on a deep dive into one of the most infamous insider trading scandals in Wall Street history - the rise and fall of Ivan Boesky. Known as "Ivan the Terrible," Boesky's story is a riveting tale of ambition, greed, and the consequences of financial misconduct that rocked the 1980s financial world.</p> <p > Darryl unpacks how Boesky leveraged insider information to amass a fortune, only to face a dramatic downfall orchestrated by federal prosecutors, including Rudy Giuliani. Along the way, listeners will gain insights in...

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  Episode #9

  Horror Investments: A Financial Advisor’s Shocking Misuse of Trust

  Dec 13, 202424 minS0

  <p > In this week’s episode of The Dark Side of Finance, Darryl Lyons dives into the murky world of independent film investments and the devastating consequences of financial misconduct within the industry. Centered on the story of Helen Grace Caldwell, a former Citigroup advisor turned horror film producer, this episode unravels how Caldwell exploited her position to manipulate elderly clients into funding low-budget, niche movies.</p> <p > Darryl explores how Caldwell’s unchecked access to client accounts enabled her to misappropriate millions of dollars. Through vivid storytelling and expert insights, Darryl uncovers the systemic gaps that allowed Caldwell to oper...

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  Episode #8

  The $50,000 Scam: How Even Experts Can Be Fooled

  Nov 29, 202421 minS0

  <p > In this week’s eye-opening episode of The Dark Side of Finance, Darryl Lyons unpacks the harrowing story of Charlotte Cowles, a successful financial journalist whose expertise couldn’t shield her from becoming the victim of a sophisticated scam. Charlotte, known for her insightful personal finance columns, fell prey to a group of con artists who manipulated her trust, used fear tactics, and ultimately stole $50,000 of her savings.</p> <p > Darryl explores how scammers exploited Charlotte’s vulnerability with a chillingly calculated methodology, including fake calls from Amazon, the Federal Trade Commission, and even the CIA. Through deceitful claims of fra...

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  Episode #7

  Crypto Deception: The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried

  Nov 15, 202416 minS0

  <p > In today’s episode of The Dark Side of Finance, Darryl Lyons dives into the fascinating and shocking story of Sam Bankman-Fried, the crypto wunderkind whose fall from grace has rocked the financial world. Once hailed as a visionary in the world of cryptocurrency, Sam went from rubbing shoulders with celebrities like Tom Brady to serving time in prison for one of the largest embezzlement scandals in recent history.</p> <p > This episode uncovers how Bankman-Fried, founder of Alameda Research and FTX, embezzled billions of dollars from unsuspecting investors under the guise of innovation and philanthropy. From cozying up to...

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  Episode #6

  Faith and Fraud: The Case of "The Investment Preacher"

  Nov 1, 202417 minS0

  <p > In this week’s episode of The Dark Side of Finance, Darryl Lyons tackles a fresh and deeply personal case, shedding light on a financial scandal that’s still unfolding. This episode dives into the case of David Anthony Wright, a former pastor-turned-financial advisor, who defrauded clients under the guise of faith. Known as "The Investment Preacher," Wright orchestrated a $2 million fraud by selling fraudulent promissory notes to clients while misleading them with promises of safety, religious rhetoric, and misused biblical references. The twist? Wright himself may have been conned, leading to an even more convoluted outcome.</p> <p > Key...

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