About Bad Money Times
Bad Money Times is a financial true-crime Shorts channel focused on one pattern: authority figures and trusted insiders taking money meant for other people — often the vulnerable.
Short, structured case explainers built for fast understanding.
Not legal advice. Not financial advice. Not a call to harass anyone.
Accuracy, clarity, and clean sourcing over hype.
Mission
Back to top ↑The mission is simple: make fraud mechanics understandable, fast. A lot of scams aren’t “clever.” They’re repetitive. They succeed because people trust the wrong signals: a title, a uniform, a platform, a church, an office, a badge, a credential, a brand.
Core theme
Authority + trust + money + betrayal.
Core promise
We keep the tone neutral and the facts checkable.
Methodology
Back to top ↑High signal, clear harm
We prefer cases with identifiable victims, a defined mechanism, and an official paper trail.
Facts first
Name, role, jurisdiction, time period, alleged conduct, and outcome must match reliable sources.
How the theft worked
We focus on the action chain: trust setup → extraction → benefit → consequences.
Sourcing standard (what “verified” means here)
- Primary sources preferred: court filings, charging documents, plea agreements, sentencing memos, agency press releases.
- Secondary sources used for context: reputable reporting that cites primary documents.
- If something is alleged: it’s labeled as alleged, and we anchor it to the source (e.g., “according to prosecutors” / “according to court records”).
- If we can’t confirm: we either omit it or label it as unconfirmed.
Corrections
If you spot an error, the right move is simple: point to the source and we’ll correct the record. (Contact method will be added here if/when you want it.)
Disclosures
Back to top ↑No advice
Content is for information and commentary. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal, financial, or medical advice. If you need help, contact a qualified professional in your jurisdiction.
Affiliate links
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Harassment policy
Do not harass, threaten, or contact people featured in stories. The point is understanding the mechanism and harm, not targeting individuals.
Updates over time
Legal cases can evolve (appeals, resentencing, dismissals). When newer official information becomes available, pages may be updated.
If you’re new here
Start with the latest episode, then use the archive to binge by theme. If you want general tools for prevention and reporting, go to Resources.