Tom Simon
- 26-Year FBI Special Agent
- Forensic Accounting & Financial Fraud Expert
- Master Interviewer & Investigator
Tom Simon Speaker Biography
Tom Simon’s 26-year career as an FBI Special Agent and work as a Licensed Private Investigator and Forensic Accountant has given him expertise in various complex financial crimes including investment fraud, embezzlement, and romance scams. People from around the world hire Tom for investigative services, forensic accounting, financial analysis, background checks, internal control reviews, due diligence, FBI referrals, and expert witness testimony.
Tom has managed numerous high-profile cases and led complex investigations. With his background as a CPA, he is adept at analyzing financial records to identify fraudulent activity and quantify the loss for legal filings and courtroom proceedings. Tom has also gained a reputation as a top-notch interviewer and interrogator. He attended CIA Interview & Interrogation School, honed experience from hundreds of cases, and obtained confessions from numerous company embezzlers and investment fraudsters.
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Speech Topics
Using FBI Behavioral Science for Business Success
FBI Strategies to Boost Sales, Inspire Teams & Influence Others
Fraud is everywhere—and the best defense is knowing exactly how to spot it. In this session, Tom shares real world investigative techniques used by FBI agents to uncover financial crimes. From managing cases to conducting effective interviews, you’ll learn how to think like an investigator, follow the money trail, and recover stolen funds. Packed with true stories and practical takeaways, this session gives you the tools to crack even the toughest cases.
Audience Takeaways:
- How to approach financial investigations like a pro
- Interview techniques that get to the truth—and land confessions
- Proven strategies to track and recover stolen money
Target Audience:
Auditors, Accountants, Regulators and other Financial Professionals
Cracking the Case: The FBI Approach to Financial Investigations
How to Uncover Fraud, Build Strong Cases & Recover Stolen Money
Most fraud isn’t committed by strangers—it’s an inside job. From small businesses to large corporations, fraudsters exploit weak spots in financial controls, often staying undetected for years. Tom breaks down real-life cases, exposing the most common fraud schemes and showing you exactly how to protect your business. Learn how to spot warning signs early, put safeguards in place, and take action before it’s too late.
Audience Takeaways:
- The most common fraud schemes and how to prevent them
- Internal controls every business needs to stop theft
- Steps to recover stolen funds and hold fraudsters accountable
Target Audience:
Business Owners, Managers and Financial Professionals
FBI Secrets to Fraud-Proof Your Business
How to Prevent Embezzlements and Scams while Safeguarding your Assets
What if your leadership style or sales pitch was backed by the same behavioral science techniques used by the FBI to build trust with informants, navigate high-stakes interviews, and gain compliance from criminals? In this dynamic session, Tom tells true-crime stories and pulls back the curtain on FBI Behavioral Science training to show how these powerful tools can be applied to improve business performance. Learn how to read people, build rapport, and ethically influence decisions—whether you’re managing a team or closing a deal.
Audience Takeaways:
- How to use behavioral analysis to better understand clients, employees, and prospects
- Rapport-building methods straight from the FBI playbook
- Ethical persuasion techniques to gain buy-in, build loyalty, and drive results
Target Audience:
Business Leaders, Sales Professionals, Corporate Trainers & HR Managers
