Praise for Digging for Disclosure

“Our members, being both high net worth individuals and private investors, need to be wary of potential fraudulent landmines when investing. This book provides both a guide and resources of savvy due diligence practices to help navigate those pitfalls.”

—Jonathan L. Kempner, President, TIGER 21

“This is essential reading for anyone who wants to invest without losing their shirt the old-fashioned way—by getting ripped off!”

—Jonathan Wald, Graduate School of Journalism, Adjunct Professor, Columbia University, and former Senior Vice President, CNBC

“Worried about being defrauded? You should be! Former FBI Special Agent Kenneth Springer reveals the best tactics for discovering financial fraud—before you make the investment!”

—Don Dixon, Managing Director, Trident Capital

“I believe in TIPS. Your tip to good due diligence is 1) T: Third Party Verification, which of course requires background checks of potential managers and business partners. 2) I: Internal Controls, making sure your manager's business has adequate internal checks and balances against member fraud, rouge traders, and so on. 3) P: Pedigree; who knows the manager or partner in depth and has done business with them in the past? And 4) S: Strategy; does the investment or business strategy make sense? Are the projected returns commensurate with the risks assumed, or are they too good to be true?

Surround yourself with the talent to assess TIPS factors and avoid making mistakes harmful to your career and financial well-being. Kenneth Springer and Joelle Scott will show you the way to succeed!”

—Frank Casey, Member of The Fox Hounds, SEC Madoff Whistle Blowing Team

Led by Harry Markopolos

“It would be nice to believe that federal and state regulators have the ability to catch investment frauds before the public is hurt. But, as we have seen time and again, regulators simply do not have the time and resources needed to catch all these frauds before significant damage is done. Investors must be responsible for their own money. This book is a vital resource for all investors to take control of their financial futures.”

—John D. Gill,J.D., CFE, Vice President, Education, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

"Digging for Disclosure underscores the importance of 'people due diligence' for professional investors. This is a reference that should not be missing from the desk of any investor.”

—Dr. Markus P. Bolsinger, LL.M., Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP

“A great read! In this era of fast paced due diligence it would be a mistake not to read this book and understand just how important proper checkings can be.”

—Gail Long, Senior Consultant, Getzler Henrich & Associates LLC, and Past CEO, ACG Boston

“My partners and I have found a thorough background check process as described in this book to be a vital part of our acquisition due diligence for more than 20 years. We have seen first hand how the tactics described by Kenneth Springer and Joelle Scott have been effective in uncovering invaluable information about the owners and senior management of targeted acquisitions.”

—James Parsons, Managing Director, RFE Investment Partners

"Digging for Disclosure is a book for our times. On the heels of the Madoff Ponzi scheme and the meltdown of the financial markets, investors and companies need to do a better job identifying executives they can put their trust in and those they should be concerned about. Kenneth Springer and Joelle Scott do a great job of helping readers identify discrepancies, vagaries, and half-truths in the backgrounds of executives, and they do it in an entertaining fashion.”

—Gregory Zuckerman, Special Writer, The Wall Street Journal, and Author of The Greatest Trade Ever: The Behind-The-Scenes Story of How John Paulson

Defied Wall Street and Made Financial History

“In Digging For Disclosure, Kenneth Springer and Joelle Scott provide readers with a treasure trove of helpful hints, practical advice, and an extensive resource guide for anyone who is serious about investment due diligence. Drawing on their many years as professional investigators, the authors astound and entertain with a cornucopia of real-word scandals and the lessons learned.”

—Dr. Susan Mangiero, CFA, FRM, Founder, Investment Governance Inc.