Episode
102: Money Maker
1:22:41
Published: Tue Oct 12 2021
Description
Frank Bourassa had an idea. He was going to make money. Literally. Listen to the story of a master counterfeiter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
Frank Barasa grew up bored in school and found his passion in complex problem solving and high-stakes games.
00:00 - 01:38 (01:38)
Summary
Frank Barasa grew up bored in school and found his passion in complex problem solving and high-stakes games. Now in his 50s, he tells the story of how he became one of the best criminal money makers in the world.
Episode102: Money Maker
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Frank shares how he applied his high school business tactics to research and solve his personal problem.
01:38 - 09:23 (07:45)
Summary
Frank shares how he applied his high school business tactics to research and solve his personal problem.
Episode102: Money Maker
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Frank decides that working a conventional job to make money is like a maze and instead starts buying and selling drugs for profit.
09:23 - 13:22 (03:58)
Summary
Frank decides that working a conventional job to make money is like a maze and instead starts buying and selling drugs for profit.
Episode102: Money Maker
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Frank Abagnale, a former con artist, talks about the challenges of counterfeiting money, including the decision of which bill to reproduce and the difficulty of copying certain security features.
13:22 - 17:06 (03:44)
Summary
Frank Abagnale, a former con artist, talks about the challenges of counterfeiting money, including the decision of which bill to reproduce and the difficulty of copying certain security features.
Episode102: Money Maker
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The process of laundering counterfeit money involves replicating the exact process followed by the US Treasury, which requires a deep understanding of the intricate steps involved in creating each bill.
17:06 - 25:43 (08:36)
Summary
The process of laundering counterfeit money involves replicating the exact process followed by the US Treasury, which requires a deep understanding of the intricate steps involved in creating each bill. This allows for the counterfeit money to look exactly like the real thing, making it easier to use and cover up the illegitimate source of funds.
Episode102: Money Maker
PodcastDarknet Diaries
In this episode, the hosts explore how one counterfeiter bought a printing press by pretending to need it for a shampoo company.
25:43 - 32:16 (06:33)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts explore how one counterfeiter bought a printing press by pretending to need it for a shampoo company. Buying an offset printing press for counterfeit purposes is legal, although it is important to note that counterfeiting itself is not.
Episode102: Money Maker
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The host takes the listeners through the fascinating world of how US dollar bills are made - from finding fiber for the paper to designing the final currency, everything is explained in detail.
32:16 - 41:12 (08:55)
Summary
The host takes the listeners through the fascinating world of how US dollar bills are made - from finding fiber for the paper to designing the final currency, everything is explained in detail.
Episode102: Money Maker
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Frank plans to block a bridge to intercept a shipment of banknote paper, but needs to be careful to not get caught by authorities.
41:12 - 50:21 (09:09)
Summary
Frank plans to block a bridge to intercept a shipment of banknote paper, but needs to be careful to not get caught by authorities.
Episode102: Money Maker
PodcastDarknet Diaries
This podcast episode talks about the day-to-day life of a counterfeiter and the intricate process of printing fake money.
50:21 - 54:35 (04:13)
Summary
This podcast episode talks about the day-to-day life of a counterfeiter and the intricate process of printing fake money.
Episode102: Money Maker
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Frank's fake money business gets off to a skittish start, despite his giving out free sample packs of the counterfeit money.
54:35 - 58:54 (04:18)
Summary
Frank's fake money business gets off to a skittish start, despite his giving out free sample packs of the counterfeit money.
Episode102: Money Maker
PodcastDarknet Diaries
RCMP, Quebec Provincial Police and the US Secret Service conducted a joint operation, raiding six locations and arresting four people, including Frank.
58:54 - 1:05:47 (06:53)
Summary
RCMP, Quebec Provincial Police and the US Secret Service conducted a joint operation, raiding six locations and arresting four people, including Frank. According to authorities, Frank was charged with fabrication, possession, and distribution of counterfeit money, which was difficult to detect and highly sophisticated.
Episode102: Money Maker
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Frank's lawyer was able to block extradition by pointing out that the RCMP did not have adequate surveillance footage of Frank.
1:05:47 - 1:10:28 (04:40)
Summary
Frank's lawyer was able to block extradition by pointing out that the RCMP did not have adequate surveillance footage of Frank. Prepping ahead of time is important when needing phones, money, etc. to tackle criminal operations, because there are people whose sole job is to stop you.
Episode102: Money Maker
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The episode tells the story of Frank Bourassa, a convicted counterfeiter who managed to print $250,000,000 in fake money.
1:10:28 - 1:15:40 (05:12)
Summary
The episode tells the story of Frank Bourassa, a convicted counterfeiter who managed to print $250,000,000 in fake money. After being released from prison, he shares how he accomplished the biggest counterfeiting operation in American history.
Episode102: Money Maker
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Frank's involvement in criminal activities includes a truck filled with stolen goods that was investigated by a bomb squad and his ties to a man named Eric who was sentenced to prison for 31 months for his connection to Frank's crimes.
1:15:40 - 1:21:38 (05:57)
Summary
Frank's involvement in criminal activities includes a truck filled with stolen goods that was investigated by a bomb squad and his ties to a man named Eric who was sentenced to prison for 31 months for his connection to Frank's crimes.
Episode102: Money Maker
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The podcast talks about the incredible story of Frank Barassa and how he was able to counterfeit millions of dollars worth of international currency before being caught by the police.
1:21:38 - 1:22:56 (01:18)
Summary
The podcast talks about the incredible story of Frank Barassa and how he was able to counterfeit millions of dollars worth of international currency before being caught by the police.