160 - What Fraudsters Don’t Want You to Know - Shane Pogue

Safeguarding Your Investments: An In-Depth Conversation with Shane PogueWelcome back, investors! In this episode, we host Shane Pogue from Aegis Risk Solutions and Investigations. Shane shares his expertise on recognizing fraud and scams in the investment world and offers valuable advice for both passive investors and institutional stakeholders. Shane delves into his background in criminal justice and financial investigations to bolster his credibility, discussing the importance of due diligence, risk management, and how to protect oneself from investing pitfalls. The conversation touches on practical tips, the psychology of investing, and the unavoidable nature of losses, while offering guidance on how to emotionally and financially recover. Tune in for insights on safeguarding your investments, especially in the real estate syndication space, and learn how due diligence can make or break your investment strategy. Connect with Shane on LinkedIn or visit Aegis Risk Solutions' website for more information. Bio:Shane Pogue brings a wealth of experience in investigations and risk management. Their career began at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, with the 787th Military Police Battalion. After transitioning from the military due to a heart condition, Shane joined Veracity Research Company (VRC) as a private investigator and later Fidelity Investments working with their due diligence and background investigations departments, where their dedication earned them multiple awards for outstanding investigative work.Today, Shane is the founder of AEGIS Risk Solutions & Investigations (AEGIS RSI), a firm that helps investors, lenders, and businesses uncover hidden risks before they become costly mistakes. AEGIS RSI was built on a simple but urgent mission: to make institutional-quality due diligence available to everyone, not just those at the top of the capital stack.Connect with Shane: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanepogue Website: https://aegisrs.comConnect with Emma: https://InvestWithEmma.com https://Highrise.group00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome02:03 Shane Pogue's Background and Journey06:09 Understanding Fraud and Risk Management09:20 DIY Due Diligence and Risk Profiles25:34 Security Practices and Common Red Flags29:21 Understanding Court Access and Risk Verification30:59 The Importance of Reading Investment Documents33:51 Budgeting for Due Diligence37:12 Psychological Recovery from Investment Losses45:55 Ethics and Revenue Models in Due Diligence52:45 Connecting with Experts and Final Thoughts