A Keynote Speaker & Much More
Stories to Tell—and Show!
As a speaker, Chuck Whitlock has educated and entertained audiences across the U.S. But Chuck stands out from other professional and motivational speakers.
Chuck's work as an investigative television correspondent and producer as well as the books he has authored have helped protect people and their money from the criminals and con artists looking to make a fast buck. He has empowered citizens, educated law enforcement officers, and enlightened members of the business community, the financial community, and health care industry. Read on to learn how "Chuck Whitlock—average businessman" became "Chuck Whitlock—scam buster."
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Easy Money and Oprah Winfrey
Chuck Whitlock devoted himself to fighting fraud beginning in the early 1990s. He wrote Easy Money, his first book exposing cons and con artists, as an easy-to-use reference for readers.
Easy Money caught the attention of Oprah Winfrey's producers. After appearing several times on Oprah, an NBC affiliate in Oregon approached Chuck to produce a regular segment for its local news operation. From there, his role as an award-winning investigative correspondent and producer took off.
Catching Cons on Camera
As a scam buster Chuck found a critical ally in the camera, not only exposing criminals but capturing his own “cons" on camera by pretending to be a con artist. While Chuck joined investigators on stings and raids, went undercover to catch criminals in action, and interviewed criminals and victims alike, he also played the role of "con artist" on camera—and then revealed his true identity.
Chuck's fake "cons" raise awareness and show people just how the real crooks operate. Not only do those he confronts in person learn a valuable lesson about how to protect themselves in the future, so do the countless audiences who see Chuck's video reports.
Chuck shares his videos not only at speaking engagements and workshops but with the audiences of local and national broadcasts outlets. He has produced award-winning investigative reports for news magazines shows such as Inside Edition, Hard Copy, and Extra. Chuck and his work have also appeared on NBC's Today, The View, Court TV, CNN's Your Money, CNBC's Steals and Deals and a number of others. See the right-side column for a partial list.
An Author with a Cause
Following the success of Easy Money, Chuck added to it with two other fraud prevention resources, Scam School and MediScams. Chuck also teamed up with co-author Bill Reed for Age without Rage. This book brings together a collection of experts to address the wide range of issues important to aging, from protecting yourself and your money to coping with health and lifestyle issues. Chuck also shares his expertise as a contributing writer for individual publications such as Bottom Line/Wealth.
Chuck’s literary works expand beyond fraud. Police Heroes honors and celebrates the men, women and K-9 officers who put their lives on the line to protect us. Published after September 11th, 2001, this book features stories of officers who gave their lives that fateful day. Chuck has also written books focusing on business secrets and success, including Secrets of Successful Selling, How to Get Rich, and Business Management Basics.
Taking the Podium
Chuck's success as an author and an investigative correspondent led him to the venue where he feels most comfortable—in front of live audiences. Chuck’s passion for stopping cons and con artists becomes evident the moment he steps on stage.
Chuck provides dynamic keynote speeches and presentations to a broad range of audiences across the United States. His audiences truly run the gamut from federal and local law enforcement to consumers, from bankers and other financial service providers to those in the health care industry, from lawyers and attorneys general to members of chambers of commerce and other city organizations.
Find a list of Chuck's speech topics on the "Chuck In Action" page.
Scamming, Jamming and Training
Chuck has joined with Better Business Bureaus and the A.A.R.P. as well as other organizations and companies to host Scam Jams. These workshops provide training to consumers, especially senior citizens who are the number one target of con artists. His work at these Scam Jams has helped tens of thousands of people learn to protect themselves against scams.
In recent years federal, state, and local law enforcement have sought out Chuck to provide training seminars and workshops. They include the F.B.I., Secret Service, U.S. Postal Inspectors, A.T.F., D.E.A., Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators, American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers, International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training, and many others.
Taking Care of Business
Chuck makes his home in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Besides his expertise in fraud and role as a scam buster, Chuck is a successful businessman and entrepreneur. He continues to pursue a number of ventures. He also addresses audiences on business issues including how to succeed in business and how to become a successful speaker.
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