Serialized podcast about deception, con artists, and people pretending to be someone else.
Serialized podcast about deception, con artists, and people pretending to be someone else.
Javier Leiva’s keynote presentations are more than just stories—they are eye-opening lessons on human behavior, perseverance, and the art of investigation. Attendees leave with a deeper understanding of the power of storytelling, ethical dilemmas in fraud investigations, and how truth is uncovered.
Javier Leiva unmasked con artist Frank Abagnale’s bogus life-story by using publicly available information and first-hand interviews. Leiva demonstrates how he leverages Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and public resources in uncovering truths and detecting deception on his podcast PRETEND. This presentation highlights the Abagnale Case, illustrating how public information and OSINT can debunk lies, and recognize red flags and deceptive schemes. “Decoding Deception” aims to set the standard in modern fraud detection methodologies, providing attendees with the tools, techniques, and knowledge required to detect deception in the digital age.
Enhance your team’s fraud detection capabilities with insights from an investigative journalist who helped debunked the Catch Me If You Can con artist’s notorious claims, using nothing but public information and sharp investigative skills.
Javier Leiva uncovers fraud through Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and is a highly sought-after keynote speaker renowned for his engaging and insightful presentations
Podcast producer and host Javier Leiva has made a name for himself with his investigative reporting on true-crime shows PRETEND, CRIMINAL CONDUCT and THE PONZI PLAYBOOK. With over 20 years of experience in television and marketing, Leiva has a talent for uncovering captivating stories, including his own involvement in a cult and the exposure of a destructive prank ring. In his latest production, Leiva delves into the world of con artist Frank Abagnale.
Leiva’s work has garnered attention from major players in the entertainment industry, including features on Netflix’s “Don’t Pick Up the Phone” and Discovery+ “Citizen P.I.”. He has also been featured in respected publications like the New York Times and the BBC. PRETEND consistently ranks as one of the top true crime podcasts in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
Javier Leiva, host of the Pretend Podcast, shows us how to find people who don’t want to be found at tonight’s Triangle Content Creators Meetup.
"Wow, what an amazing presentation! This was flat-out one of the best presentations I've seen. Bravo to the event organizers for inviting Javier to speak. He was absolutely amazing!"
Master OSINT for fraud detection. Unmask cons like Abagnale, and apply ethical methods to spot deception in investigations.
Leverage OSINT to enhance audit accuracy. Detect deception, identify red flags, and ensure compliance by utilizing public information.
Integrate OSINT in cybersecurity. Detect deception, expose digital threats, and enhance fraud prevention strategies.