Documented fraud. State by state.Nonfiction by Eli Strongrum
THE STATE FRAUD FILESThe promise. The paper trail. The aftermath.

The State Fraud Files · Volume 03

The California
Fraud Files

Twelve California cases explore the promises behind mineral wealth, insurance policies, medical technology, clean energy, and public education. Eli Strongrum examines how impressive claims gained credibility and what the records revealed when those claims were tested.

  • Investment fraud
  • Medical technology
  • Public education
  • Banking
12Documented cases
03Series volume
Eli StrongrumAuthor

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Inside this volume

A selection of
the cases.

Distinct schemes. Different kinds of trust. Each case follows its own evidence and outcome.

  • Great Diamond Hoax

    Mineral discoveries and the evidence offered to prospective investors.

  • Equity Funding

    Insurance policies and the financial records behind a growing company.

  • Theranos

    Medical-testing promises and the scrutiny of laboratory claims.

  • DC Solar

    Solar equipment, leases, and the records supporting an investment.

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