How One of the Founders of Soviet Russia Was Murdered In Mexico

What do a dead soviet, Frida Kahlo, and a kitten have in common? They're all featured in this month's newsletter.

Jun 19 • Carl Vonderau

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May 2026

One of the Biggest Frauds in UK History

Today we've got the story of a startup villain and a few book updates!

May 18 • Carl Vonderau

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April 2026

Happy Tax Day!

Hello from San Diego! Put down the calculator and kick back with another tale of scams and scammers.

Apr 16 • Carl Vonderau

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March 2026

Justice Delayed, A Free Book, and How A Writer Gets Her Dark Ideas

Sometimes the wheels of justice are tragically slow.

Mar 16 • Carl Vonderau

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February 2026

A killing in Cannabis and Crypto Thievery

Hi. Only six more weeks of winter! A little less than that were I live in San Diego. Sorry, I couldn’t resist.

Feb 18 • Carl Vonderau

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January 2026

A New Podcast and the Dubai Wild West of the Middle East

Happy New Year!

Jan 15 • Carl Vonderau

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December 2025

Happy Holidays and Nonprofit Storytelling

Hello from San Diego,

Dec 15, 2025 • Carl Vonderau

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November 2025

Day of the Dead and the Biggest Fraud Ever

Hello from San Diego.

Nov 16, 2025 • Carl Vonderau

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October 2025

A talk with a money launderer who was an FBI agent

This month I had the pleasure of speaking with a man who used to be one of the largest money launderers for a Colombian cartel.

Oct 15, 2025 • Carl Vonderau

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September 2025

Immigrant Children Can Turn Into Heroes

I'm lucky enough to bear news of two podcast interviews, a guest blog, and an exciting upcoming event! Here more about all of it, plus an inspiring…

Sep 15, 2025 • Carl Vonderau

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August 2025

Your Spouse and Scammers Plus Free Books

How do you prevent your spouse from being scammed?

Aug 15, 2025 • Carl Vonderau

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July 2025

Crypto for a Dictator

Can cryptocurrency be the instrument to save a country?  Maybe – but that wasn't the case in Venezuela.

Jul 15, 2025 • Carl Vonderau

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