Question 1

What was the most challenging part of the undercover mission for Evelyn Mazur, according to the real-life account?

Accepted Answer

Evelyn Mazur found the idea of her husband Robert having a fake fiancé and planning a wedding the most challenging part, leading her to suggest he stay in deep cover until the job was done.

Question 2

What key lesson did Robert Mazur learn about creating an undercover alias during his training?

Accepted Answer

An IRS special agent advised Mazur to personally build his own identity and not rely on the government, to avoid red flags like those from government-obtained credit cards.

Question 3

What close call did Robert Mazur experience with his undercover recording device?

Accepted Answer

In a hotel room with cartel member Rudy Armbrecht, the Velcro straps on Mazur's briefcase gave way, exposing the tape recorder and wires, but he managed to avoid detection.

Question 4

How did Robert Mazur's low-tech sting operation impact the banking world?

Accepted Answer

Mazur's sting, using just a tape recorder, led to over 100 indictments and the collapse of BCCI, the world's seventh largest private bank, which forfeited $550 million in U.S. assets.

Question 5

What body language tactic did Robert Mazur use to gain trust with drug traffickers like Rudy Armbrecht?

Accepted Answer

Mazur sat with his arms on top of a couch, legs uncrossed, and opened up in conversation to appear transparent and trustworthy, as these subtle cues are picked up by others.

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