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Oh My FraudOh My Fraud at the Movies: The Polka KingCaleb and Zach discuss the 2017 film, The Polka King.Sponsors Veltrix - http://ohmyfraud.promo/veltrix Get NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CEDownload the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.CONNECT WITH CALEBTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://ww...
2026-10-071h 11Oh My FraudOh My Fraud at the Movies: The Producers (1967)Caleb and Zach discuss the classic Mel Brooks satire, "The Producers."SponsorsMaxima.AI - https://ohmyfraud.promo/maxima Get NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CEDownload the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.CONNECT WITH CALEBTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://w...
2026-06-0349 minOh My FraudCorruption by Design, with David SirotaDavid Sirota had no idea that getting assigned to a little-known congressman from New England would end up shaping the rest of his life. That New England congressman was Bernie Sanders, and David quickly learned why our political and economic systems work the way they do, and that it’s no accident. Caleb talks to David about his life and career, how corruption entrenched itself in our lives, and the one indulgence that is capable of corrupting him. SponsorsWurthy - https://partners.wurthy.co/UNC - https://ohmyfraud.promo/UNC...
2026-03-111h 23
Oh My FraudThe Oh My Fraud 2025 RecapCaleb and Zach discuss the past year in Oh My Fraud. SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routableACFE - http://ohmyfraud.promo/acfeNAEA - http://ohmyfraud.promo/naea Get NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CEDownload the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com....
2025-12-3150 minOh My FraudDo You Want More Oh My Fraud?In this short episode, Caleb lays out a few ideas for what an Oh My Fraud Patreon could look like — including ad-free episodes and bonus content — and asks one simple question: would you subscribe?Before anything launches, Caleb and Zach want to gauge listener interest. If you’ve got 10 seconds, take the quick survey linked in the show notes and let us know.Take a quick 3 question survey: https://forms.gle/8Wyz8v7DTJ5JFaYJ7Or email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.com
2025-12-3003 min
Oh My FraudOMF at the Movies: The AccountantDavid Leary of The Accounting Podcast joins Caleb and Zach to discuss the 2016 hit action movie, The Accountant, starring Ben Affleck.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routableACFE - http://ohmyfraud.promo/acfeNAEA - http://ohmyfraud.promo/naea (00:00) - The Accountant Bonus Episode
(04:26) - Overview of 'The Accountant' Movie
(06:12) - First Accounting Scene: Tax Advice
(09:39) - Forensic Accounting at Living Robotics
(13:45) - Uncovering the Fraud
(19:35) - Mercenaries and Action Scenes
(28:36) - Money Laundering and Art as Assets
(36:00) - The Final Confrontation
(37:40) - The Movie's C...
2025-12-171h 04
Oh My FraudDivine Yen, Devilish FraudA serial fraudster attracts a devoted following when he invents a currency.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routableACFE - http://ohmyfraud.promo/acfeNAEA - http://ohmyfraud.promo/naea Get NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CEDownload the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.
2025-12-0331 minOh My FraudA Long Time Ago, in a Fraud Far, Far AwayTwo tales of corruption and deceit from the ancient world.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routableACFE - http://ohmyfraud.promo/acfeAssembly - http://ohmyfraud.promo/assembly Get NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CEDownload the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.CONNECT W...
2025-11-1925 min
Oh My FraudFraud Against the MachineTwo stories of people attempting to swindle Big Tech. SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routableAssembly - http://ohmyfraud.promo/assembly Get NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CEDownload the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.CONNECT WITH CALEBTwitter: https://twitter.com/cn...
2025-11-051h 00
Oh My FraudMeet the Professor Who Blew the Whistle on Stock Options BackdatingOver the course of Erik Lie’s career, seemingly small decisions have transformed into defining moments. Everything from leaving his native Norway to study at the University of Oregon, to a squash partner’s nudge that he pursue a career as a finance professor. But it was his choice of a research topic—executive compensation—that led to the most significant moment of all: uncovering one of the most explosive corporate scandals of the 21st century.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routableBluebook - http://ohmyfraud.promo/bluebookBuy Er...
2025-10-221h 21Oh My FraudThe Belgian WaffleA scrappy Flemish speech recognition company tries to put its hometown on the global tech map.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routableBluebook - http://ohmyfraud.promo/bluebook(00:00) - A Pie to the Face
(01:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud
(06:00) - Welcome to Flanders, Belgium
(07:30) - Meet the Founders: Jo Lernout and Pol Hauspie
(09:30) - The Dream of Voice Recognition
(13:30) - Going Public in a Crowded Market
(16:00) - Creating the Flanders Language Valley
(20:00) - Gaston Bastiaens and His Wine Cellar Wager
(24:00) - Microsoft's $45 Million Investment
(27:00) - The Philosophy of Pie...
2025-10-0851 min
Oh My FraudThe Price of Loyalty: Insights with Kim Sutherland of LexisNexis Risk SolutionsKim Sutherland has 14 different email addresses. She doesn’t suggest you do the same, but she does think a lot about fraud in her job as the Global Head of Fraud & Identity at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. As a follow-up to the last episode, Caleb and Kim discuss the various dimensions and the growing prevalence of reward point / loyalty fraud. SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routable(00:00) - Introduction and CPE Opportunity
(00:26) - Meet Kimberly Sutherland from LexisNexis
(01:43) - Listener Reviews and Feedback
(04:07) - Conversation with Kimberly Sutherland Begins
(06:06) - Understanding Loyalty Points an...
2025-09-241h 02
Oh My FraudPoints TakenRewarding customer loyalty is probably as old as commerce. These days, consumers accumulate hundreds, thousands, sometimes even millions of points that can be used to acquire everything from their favorite drink, to airline tickets, or simply pay a balance on a credit card. The fact that these rewards have an intrinsic value is something many easily forget about, making them a great target for fraud.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routableHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening...
2025-09-1046 min
Oh My FraudEmbezzlement Set to Cruz ControlFollowing her sudden resignation, the longtime treasurer of a small Arizona county faces questions about her time in office.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routable(00:00) - An Unexpected Resignation
(01:07) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud
(03:23) - Listener Mail and Fraud Discussion
(08:23) - Santa Cruz County Background
(09:50) - Liz Gut Far's Career and Sudden Resignation
(10:50) - Investigation and Initial Findings
(14:52) - Massive Embezzlement Uncovered
(15:35) - Legal Actions and Allegations
(22:35) - Fraud Techniques and Cover-Up
(27:32) - Criminal Charges and Court Proceedings
(37:49) - Lessons Learned and Conclusion
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2025-08-2742 min
Oh My FraudMeet the Fraud Victim-Turned-VigilanteWhen Johnathan Walton learned that his best friend had conned him out of nearly $100,000, his first instinct was a little unusual—he told anyone who would listen about what happened. The story that ensued consumed his life for several years, ultimately sending his career in unexpected directions, with a hit podcast, assisting other victims with their frauds, and now, his new book, Anatomy of a Con Artist.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routable(00:00) - Introduction and Podcast Overview
(05:01) - Meet Jonathan Walton
(07:32) - Jonathan's Early Life and Career
(20:32) - The Po...
2025-08-131h 24
Oh My FraudMeet the Podcaster Who Spills the Corporate TeaCaleb knew that if he could get Becca Platsky, the co-host of the Corporate Gossip Podcast, to come on Oh My Fraud, that they would have a lot to talk about. Becca and Caleb learn that they are kindred spirits, discussing their experiences not only as scorned CPAs, but as earnest gossip merchants. SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routable(00:00) - Introduction and CPE
(00:43) - Discovering Corporate Gossip Podcast
(03:09) - Becca's Background and Career
(05:49) - The CPA Experience
(14:33) - Gossip in the Corporate World
(23:47) - Starting the Podcast Journey
(33:32) - Corporate C...
2025-07-301h 11
Oh My FraudThe Frauderful Wizard of OzyCarlos Watson, a charismatic, fast-rising media figure, strives to build a new kind of digital media company.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routable(00:00) - The Ozy Media Controversy Begins
(04:51) - Carlos Watson's Early Life and Career
(07:47) - The Birth of Ozy Media
(08:51) - Challenges in Digital Media
(15:05) - Ozy Media's Rise and Partnerships
(23:12) - The Beginning of Ozy Media's Downfall
(29:48) - The Goldman Sachs Incident
(32:00) - The Aftermath and Public Reaction
(40:55) - AOC and Aaron Judge: Ozy's False Claims of Discovery
(42:28) - Investigations and Media Strategy
(43:38) - Ozy's Short-Lived Comeback...
2025-07-161h 11
Oh My FraudMeet Omri Mor, Co-Founder and CEO of RoutableOmri Mor’s experience with technology and startups began early, being a kid and hanging out at Microsoft Israel where both his parents worked. Omri tells Caleb about his journey of growing up in Tel Aviv, working at his first startup when he was 18 to the conversation over hummus he had that led to the creation of Routable. Learn More About Routablehttps://www.routable.com/ Connect with Omrihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/omrimor HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NAS...
2025-07-0251 min
Oh My FraudCache Me If You Can | The FBI’s Latest Internet Crime ReportFor the last 25 years, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has collected reports from victims of online scams, and its latest annual report found that Internet-based fraud shows no signs of slowing down.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routableHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE ce...
2025-06-1831 min
Oh My FraudThe Big Easy Bank That Got SwampedAn ambitious New Orleans banker gets in over his head.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routableHuman at Scale - http://ohmyfraud.promo/humanJoin Caleb and Greg live in New Jersey NJCPA Convention & Expo [NJCPA]HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.
2025-06-0453 min
Oh My FraudMeet the Journalist Who Got Suspicious of Enron Before It Was CoolJonathan Weil caught the journalism bug early. But it was his knack for spotting financial reporting sleight-of-hand that set him apart as a young reporter at the Wall Street Journal in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Caleb talks to Jon about the circumstances that led to him writing one of the earliest stories that questioned Enron’s accounting, his time peddling opinions as a columnist at Bloomberg, and his return to journalism after taking a spin through the hedge fund world.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routableHuman at Scale...
2025-05-211h 33
Oh My FraudThe Fraud That Keeps on Frauding | Advance Fee ScamsFrom Spanish Prisoners to Nigerian Princes, advance fee scams have endured for centuries, relying on victims to follow the same formula: pay first, regret later.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routableHuman at Scale - http://ohmyfraud.promo/humanRightworks Rightnow 2025 - https://ohmyfraud.promo/rightnow2025 (use code OMF15 for 15% OFF)(00:00) - Introduction to Advanced Fee Scams
(00:57) - Podcast Introduction and Listener Interaction
(06:25) - Historical Background of Advanced Fee Scams
(11:09) - Modern Variations and Techniques
(14:30) - Psychological Manipulation in Scams
(19:03) - Case Studies of Advanced Fee...
2025-05-0732 min
Oh My FraudAustralia’s Greatest ConmanA respected leader of an Australian national search and rescue operation isn’t who he claims to be.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routableRightworks Rightnow 2025 - https://ohmyfraud.promo/rightnow2025 (use code OMF15 for 15% OFF)(00:00) - - Introduction to Richard Flanagan and John Friedrich
(01:30) - - Welcome to Oh My Fraud
(07:00) - - John Friedrich and the National Safety Council of Australia
(10:00) - - The Ash Wednesday Bushfires and NSC's Expansion
(15:00) - - Discovery of Financial Irregularities and Friedrich's Disappearance
(19:30) - - Friedrich's True Identity and Arrival in...
2025-04-2335 minOh My FraudOMF at the Movies: The Informant!In this bonus episode, Caleb and his producer, Zach, discuss the 2009 film The Informant! Directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Matt Damon, The Informant! is based on the true story of a 90s-era price fixing scheme involving the multinational food processing and commodities trading giant, Archer-Daniels Midland.(00:00) - - Welcome to Oh My Fraud at the Movies
(02:45) - - Introduction to "The Informant" (2009)
(06:35) - - Plot Overview and Initial Setup
(12:45) - - The Price Fixing Scheme
(20:35) - - The FBI Investigation
(24:50) - - The Plot Twist
(34:30) - - The Outcome
(39:05) - - Connections to Other...
2025-04-1645 min
Oh My FraudA Man of Fraud"A premiere true American...with integrity in all his pursuits.”SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routableRightworks Rightnow 2025 - https://ohmyfraud.promo/rightnow2025 (use code OMF15 for 15% OFF)(00:00) - Introduction and CPE Credit Information
(01:30) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud
(02:34) - Listener's Confession
(06:15) - The Story of William Neil Gallagher Begins
(08:07) - The Rise of Gallagher Financial Group
(18:22) - The Investigation Begins
(19:37) - Uncovering the Ponzi Scheme
(23:53) - Gallagher's Downfall and Legal Consequences
(32:38) - The Aftermath and Lessons Learned
(39:56) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
HOW TO...
2025-04-0940 min
Oh My FraudSho Me the MoneyA baseball superstar winds up in the middle of a gambling scandal.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routable Rightworks Rightnow 2025 - https://ohmyfraud.promo/rightnow2025 (use code OMF15 for 15% OFF)(00:00) - Introduction: The Legend of Shohei Ohtani
(00:34) - Earn CPE Credit with Earmark
(00:54) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud
(01:44) - Listener Email: Adding Machines
(03:04) - Upcoming Events and Announcements
(04:20) - The World of Illegal Gambling
(06:16) - Matthew Boyer's Descent into Gambling
(11:39) - Shohei Ohtani: A Baseball Prodigy
(14:40) - Ipe Mitsuhara: The Trusted Interpreter
(17:28...
2025-03-2640 min
Oh My FraudMeet the Fraudster Who Stole Millions from Alanis MorissetteJonathan Todd Schwartz was a heavyweight business manager to some of the biggest names in show business. But a crippling gambling addiction led to his embezzlement of millions of dollars from numerous clients, including the singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette. Jonathan tells Caleb about his rise in entertainment, how it all fell apart, and how he has been working to seek forgiveness and redemption.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routable Rightworks Rightnow 2025 - https://ohmyfraud.promo/rightnow2025 (use code OMF15 for 15% OFF)Rho - http://ohmyfraud.promo/rho(00:00...
2025-03-121h 08
Oh My FraudYale of a FraudAn elite medical school falls victim to an unexceptional schemeSponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routable Rightworks Rightnow 2025 - https://ohmyfraud.promo/rightnow2025 (use code OMF15 for 15% OFF)Rho - http://ohmyfraud.promo/rho(00:00) - A Suspicious Late Night at Work
(00:54) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud
(03:50) - Meet Jamie Patron: The Fraudster
(05:09) - Understanding Procurement and Its Loopholes
(07:48) - The Investigation Begins
(09:04) - The FBI's Findings and Jamie's Arrest
(15:33) - Jamie Patron's Lavish Lifestyle
(20:47) - Lessons Learned from the Fraud
(32:29) - Similar Cases and Final Thoughts
(37:59...
2025-02-2637 min
Oh My FraudMonkey Business at the Columbus ZooA beloved zoo turns into a jungle of financial shenanigans.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routable Rightworks Rightnow 2025 - https://ohmyfraud.promo/rightnow2025 (use code OMF15 for 15% OFF)TeamUp - http://ohmyfraud.promo/teamup(00:00) - The Unexpected Source of Hot Tickets
(00:28) - CPE Credits and Podcast Introduction
(00:52) - Solo Hosting and Listener Review
(02:48) - Live Presentations and Webinars
(03:54) - History of Zoos in the United States
(05:23) - The Columbus Zoo's Troubled Past
(07:23) - Tom Stolf's Rise and Controversies
(11:40) - The Investigation Begins
(18:16) - Resignations and...
2025-02-1238 minOh My FraudOne Host, Endless FraudJoin Caleb Newquist as he discusses frauds great and small to understand the motives, methods, and impact of the occasionally hilarious but always devastating stories of betrayal and deceit.
2025-02-1201 min
Oh My FraudMeet the Prosecutor-turned-Professor: Miriam Baer of Brooklyn LawMiriam Baer argues in her book that U.S. white collar crime statutes are doing a disservice to us all. She gives Caleb and Greg lots of examples of how this is, but before that she also tells the guys about her early law career working in Wilmington, Delaware, her time as a prosecutor in the Southern District of New York, why some frauds get prosecuted while others don’t, and a memorable story about her former classmate, Ted Cruz.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routableRightworks Rightnow 2025 - https://ohmyfraud.promo/ri...
2025-01-291h 20
Oh My FraudMeet the Prosecutor-turned-Professor: Sam Buell of Duke LawAt the beginning of his career, Sam Buell knew that he wanted to be a prosecutor in the Eastern District of New York where all manner of crime—everything from mob hits to human trafficking—was occurring. Caleb and Greg discuss Sam’s eventful career that took him from Whitey Bulger to the Enron case which set on the path to being an scholar on white collar crime.SponsorsRoutable - http://ohmyfraud.promo/routableRightworks Rightnow 2025 - https://ohmyfraud.promo/rightnow2025 (use code OMF15 for 15% OFF)TeamUp - http://ohmyfraud.promo/teamup...
2025-01-151h 43Oh My FraudThe Oh My Fraud 2024 RecapIn this look back at 2024, the guys discuss their episodes, share updates to some stories, and discuss some upcoming changes to the podcast.HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com...
2025-01-011h 05
Oh My FraudThe Sheriff of FraudinghamIn this episode recorded live for Moore North America’s member appreciation event, Caleb and Greg discuss the case of a sheriff in southern Indiana who had an unusual take on his duty to “serve and protect” his citizens.SponsorsForwardly - https://ohmyfraud.promo/forwardlyTabs - https://ohmyfraud.promo/tabs Mercury - https://ohmyfraud.promo/mercury(00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud Podcast
(02:39) - Clark County, Indiana: Setting the Scene
(04:13) - Jamey Noel's Rise to Sheriff
(13:26) - Sheriff's Duties and Responsibilities
(18:15) - Scottie Maples Takes Over
(19:23) - Discovery of the...
2024-12-1853 min
Oh My FraudFree Money: The Legacy of Freedman’s Bank with Historian Justene Hill EdwardsUniversity of Virginia historian Justene Hill Edwards gave Caleb and Greg “a strong B” on their podcast episode about Freedman's Savings Bank. Nevertheless, they were eager to learn more about this Reconstruction Era fraud. Dr. Edwards’s new book, “Savings and Trust: The Rise and Betrayal of the Freedman’s Bank” tells the story in rigorous detail, the effects of which have repercussions to this day. SponsorsTabs - https://ohmyfraud.promo/tabsForwardly - https://ohmyfraud.promo/forwardlyMercury - https://ohmyfraud.promo/mercury(00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud
(03...
2024-12-041h 24
Oh My FraudStupid Is as Fraud DoesThey can’t all be criminal masterminds. Caleb and Greg discuss four stories of fraud gone absurdly wrong.SponsorsForwardly - https://ohmyfraud.promo/forwardlyTabs - https://ohmyfraud.promo/tabs Artiffex - https://ohmyfraud.promo/artiffex(00:00) - Infinite Stupidity Quotes
(00:56) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud
(04:49) - Hialeah, Florida: Fun Facts and Fraud
(08:29) - Medicare Fraud Case: Ernesto Cruz Graveron
(19:38) - Cheltenham, England: A New Debit Card
(21:55) - The Mysterious Ladbrokes Deposit
(26:14) - The Stolen Debit Card
(29:35) - The Bugatti Veyron Incident
(38:36) - The Fake Night Deposit Box
(48:57) - Le...
2024-11-2046 min
Oh My FraudFinancial Foul Play: A True Tale from Greg’s WorkplaceIn this special episode, Caleb interviews Greg about a tricky situation he encountered early in his career as an accountant.SponsorsTabs - https://ohmyfraud.promo/tabsForwardly - https://ohmyfraud.promo/forwardlyArtiffex - https://ohmyfraud.promo/artiffex(00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud
(00:37) - Listener Reviews and Ethical Dilemmas
(04:26) - Greg's Career Background
(05:32) - First Job and QuickBooks Training
(09:31) - The Client's Business and Management
(16:06) - Discovering Financial Irregularities
(18:24) - The Mysterious Loan
(24:07) - Checks and Balances
(33:57) - Firm's Response and Ethical Concerns
(37:44) - The Big Hairy...
2024-11-061h 15
Oh My FraudBurned by SolarIn the era of climate change, it isn’t just about saving the planet using sustainable methods of energy, it’s about making a fortune from sustainable methods of energy. In this episode, Caleb and Greg discuss the story of DC Solar, a manufacturer of mobile solar generators.SponsorsForwardly - https://ohmyfraud.promo/forwardlyTabs - https://ohmyfraud.promo/tabsPractice Protect - https://ohmyfraud.promo/protect(00:00) - Introduction to the Unlikely Innovator
(01:00) - Listener Reviews and Reactions
(02:16) - Jeff Karpoff's Early Life and Struggles
(09:19) - The Birth of DC Sola...
2024-10-231h 03
Oh My FraudAirbustedIf you’re one of those cynical people who assumes that multinational corporations are deeply corrupt and only concerned with achieving global domination no matter the cost, then this episode is for you. Caleb and Greg discuss a case of international bribery, the likes of which the world had never seen.SponsorsTabs - https://ohmyfraud.promo/tabsForwardly - https://ohmyfraud.promo/forwardlyPractice Protect - https://ohmyfraud.promo/protect(00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud
(02:34) - Airbus and the Watergate Connection
(11:02) - The Birth of Airbus and Its Ri...
2024-10-0940 min
Oh My FraudMeet the Fraud Investigator: Kelly PaxtonCaleb and Greg welcome Kelly Paxton, a former fraud investigator who has worked at both the federal and local level to talk about her career and one of her favorite red collar crime stories.SponsorsSafeSend - https://ohmyfraud.promo/safesendMakersHub - https://ohmyfraud.promo/makershubinterVal - https://ohmyfraud.promo/interval(00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud Podcast
(03:47) - Kelly Paxton's Background and Career
(06:52) - Kelly's Experience with U.S. Customs
(12:18) - Pink Collar Crime and Gender Dynamics
(19:59) - Podcasting Journey and Fraudish
(21:23) - Favorite Fraud Cases: Lori Eisenberg
(31:51...
2024-09-251h 01
Oh My FraudFor Whom the Fraud Tolls | Bell, CaliforniaCaleb and Greg discuss the case of a small California city tainted by big corruption.SponsorsSafeSend - https://ohmyfraud.promo/safesendThe Small Business Research Institute - https://ohmyfraud.promo/ceanowinterVal - https://ohmyfraud.promo/interval(00:00) - Introduction to Bell, California
(01:38) - Discussing Salaries in the Accounting Profession
(07:02) - The Rise of Robert Rizzo
(13:22) - Rizzo's Cost-Cutting Measures
(21:50) - Rizzo's Controversial Salary Increases
(26:28) - Investigations and Comparisons
(32:16) - Controversial Salaries Defended
(32:53) - Community Outrage and Resignations
(33:23) - Legal Actions and Arrests
(35:36) - Unauthorized Loans and Misappropriations
(41:48) - Absentee...
2024-09-111h 04
Oh My FraudThe Defrauded Famous | Alanis Morissette and Kareem Abdul-JabbarIf you’re jonesing for some nostalgia, then this is the Oh My Fraud episode for you. Caleb and Greg discuss two stars—an athlete whose fame peaked in the 80s and a singer-songwriter who put out one of the biggest selling albums of the 90s—who helped define their respective decades. Unfortunately, their wild success also made them targets of people they trusted to help manage that success. SponsorsSafeSend - https://ohmyfraud.promo/safesendThe Small Business Research Institute - https://ohmyfraud.promo/ceanowGenwise - https://ohmyfraud.promo/genwise...
2024-08-2855 minOh My FraudCardinal SinsWhat do the Catholic Church and Oh My Fraud have in common? They both regularly feature absent internal controls, important figures abusing their positions of trust, and are run by people who drink wine on the job. In this episode, Caleb and Greg chronicle the story of a high-ranking cardinal who wound up in a convoluted real estate deal.SponsorsThe Small Business Research Institute - https://ohmyfraud.promo/ceanowGenwise - https://ohmyfraud.promo/genwise(00:00) - The Catholic Church Loves Real Estate
(01:27) - Welcome to 'Oh My Fraud' Podcast
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2024-08-1443 minOh My FraudPaper Empire | The Case of Equity Funding Corporation of AmericaJoin Caleb and Greg on a twisting saga of an insurance company that began in the late 1950s, rose to spectacular heights in the 1960s, and came crashing down in the 1970s.Sponsors The Small Business Research Institute - https://ohmyfraud.promo/ceanowBean - https://ohmyfraud.promo/bean(00:00) - With Friends Like These Who Needs Enemies
(01:34) - Life Insurance Policies
(05:20) - Case Introduction: Equity Funding Corporation
(06:55) - The Rise of Equity Funding
(15:35) - Innovative Financial Products
(23:38) - Expansion and Acquisitions
(25:54) - Tragedy Strikes
(33:35) - The Beginning of Fraudulent Activities
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2024-07-311h 13
Oh My FraudPyramid Schemes: How to Lose Friends and Alienate MoneyYou’ve probably heard of pyramid schemes, but are you confident that you know what it is? And if you are, do you know the difference between them and multi-level marketing companies? Or Ponzi schemes? In this episode, Caleb and Greg discuss all that and more about one of the simplest and most common frauds around.SponsorsMakersHub- https://ohmyfraud.promo/makershubRightRev - https://ohmyfraud.promo/rightrevBean - https://ohmyfraud.promo/bean(00:00) - Introduction to Pyramid Schemes
(01:01) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud
(02:00) - Caleb's Personal Experiences with ML...
2024-07-1750 min
Oh My FraudWe’re Not a Bank in Kansas AnymoreLegend has it that when asked why he robbed banks, the infamous 20th century bank robber Willie Sutton said, “Because that’s where the money is.” In the 21st century, banks still have the money, but the approach to robbing has changed considerably. Caleb and Greg discuss one such case that features astonishingly deceitful methods.SponsorsMakersHub- https://ohmyfraud.promo/makershubRightRev - https://ohmyfraud.promo/rightrev Blue Onion - https://ohmyfraud.promo/blueonion(00:00) - A Bank Robbery in Elkhart
(01:06) - Meet Your Hosts: Caleb and Greg
(02:04) - Listener Review...
2024-07-0353 min
Oh My FraudMeet the Cybersecurity Scholar: Riana Pfefferkorn of Stanford UniversityAs a co-teacher of Stanford University’s Introduction to Cybersecurity course, Riana Pfefferkorn regularly had to guide enterprising students away from violating the law. And it was one of those laws, the federal wire fraud statute, that initially caused her to connect with Caleb and Greg. In this conversation, the three of them discuss Jeff Skilling, cybersecurity, hacker movies, and more. SponsorsMakersHub- https://ohmyfraud.promo/makershubRightRev - https://ohmyfraud.promo/rightrevSettle - https://ohmyfraud.promo/settleHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, yo...
2024-06-191h 01
Oh My FraudThe Jacksonville Jaguars Employee Who Went All In on FraudGambling is often a factor when a person perpetrates a fraud, sometimes to a shocking degree. Caleb and Greg discuss one such case involving a finance professional who went to extraordinary lengths to change his bad luck.SponsorsMakersHub- https://ohmyfraud.promo/makershubRightRev - https://ohmyfraud.promo/rightrevSettle - https://ohmyfraud.promo/settleHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh...
2024-06-0541 min
Oh My FraudMore Pandemic Pillagers Got What They Had ComingMore than four years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, stories of regular people and their ill-fated schemes to exploit pandemic aid programs continue to emerge. In this episode, Caleb and Greg discuss some of the cases featured in the 2024 COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force Report.SponsorsG-Accon - https://ohmyfraud.promo/gacconKeeper - https://ohmyfraud.promo/keeperBlue Onion - https://ohmyfraud.promo/blueonionHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download...
2024-05-2245 min
Oh My FraudWe’re All Somebody’s Fool | Dan Simons & Chris ChabrisThink you’re too smart to be taken in by a fraudster? If so, that may make you an even bigger mark. In this episode, Caleb and Greg speak with psychologists Dan Simons of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Chris Chabris of the Geisinger Research Institute. Dan and Chris’s new book, “Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It,” goes deep on why we’re all potential victims of clever (or not-so-clever) scams. SponsorsG-Accon - https://ohmyfraud.promo/gacconKeeper - https://ohmyfraud.promo/keeper...
2024-05-081h 11
Oh My FraudYou’ve Got Fail | The British Post Office ScandalThe US Postal Service has long been the butt of jokes for poor service, but nothing that comes close to this. In this transatlantic episode, Caleb and Greg unpack the story of hundreds of British subpostmasters whose lives were turned upside down when they were falsely accused of stealing from the Post Office. SponsorsG-Accon - https://ohmyfraud.promo/gacconKeeper - https://ohmyfraud.promo/keeperHarbor Compliance - https://ohmyfraud.promo/harborHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved a...
2024-04-2445 minOh My FraudThe 2024 ACFE Report to the Nations, Annotated with WisecracksIn many episodes, Greg cites statistics from “A Report to the Nations,” the biennial report on occupational fraud, from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. As luck would have it, the most recent edition dropped in 2024, and so naturally, Caleb and Greg took the opportunity to discuss it. HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE...
2024-04-101h 06Oh My FraudNext Stop, Fraud | The Case of Frederick Darren BergWe all have childhood dreams. Not all of us get to make them come true. In this episode, Caleb and Greg discuss the story of Frederick Darren Berg, who as a boy, developed a fascination with buses, and made them central to multiple ventures in his career.SponsorsWebgility - ohmyfraud.promo/webgility HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for t...
2024-03-2758 minOh My FraudMeet the Whistleblower Who Took on HalliburtonWhistleblowers are essential to discovering fraud. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, more than 40 percent of frauds are discovered by a tip or whistleblower. In this episode, Caleb and Greg talk to one for the first time on Oh My Fraud. Anthony Menendez, “The Accountant Who Beat Halliburton,” recounts his saga as a whistleblower, and shares the many lessons he learned along his journey.SponsorsWebgility - ohmyfraud.promo/webgility Chapters(00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud
(01:21) - The Halliburton Episode: A Prelude
(02:54) - Meet Tony Menendez: The Accountant Who T...
2024-03-131h 36Oh My FraudA Lotto FraudEveryone dreams of winning the lottery. Some may even fantasize about trying to game the system. But only a very small few actually have the opportunity to tip the odds in their favor. In this episode, Caleb and Greg discuss an audacious scheme to rig the Iowa lottery.HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your...
2024-02-2846 min
Oh My FraudSir Frauds a Lot | The Case of Stanford Financial GroupChances are, you probably remember a massive fraud from the late 2000s that created a media circus. Just maybe not this one. In this episode, Caleb and Greg delve into a saga of Allen Stanford, the mastermind of a convoluted, multi-decade, multi-billion-dollar Ponzi scheme.SponsorsAirbase - https://ohmyfraud.promo/airbase HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. R...
2024-02-141h 04Oh My FraudThe Defrauded Famous | Courtney Love and Kevin HartHollywood loves a sequel, so Caleb and Greg return with two more stories of celebrities who fell victim to fraud. HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id...
2024-01-3154 minOh My FraudSteal. Wash. Repeat. | A History of Money LaunderingCleaning dirty money may be as old as money itself. In this episode, Caleb and Greg discuss the history of money laundering, from ancient China to Prohibition to the greatest American political scandal of the 20th century. HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Download the app:Apple: https...
2024-01-1742 minOh My FraudThe Road to Fraud Is Paved With Good Intentions | The Case of Freedman’s BankDuring the Reconstruction era, legal, social, and political change was pervasive throughout the United States as it recovered from the Civil War and the end of slavery. In this episode, Caleb and Greg discuss the effort to help newly emancipated people with a service most of us take for granted today—banking. HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short qu...
2024-01-0348 minOh My FraudOh My Fraud 2023, ReduxCaleb and Greg recount their favorite swindles, interviews, and culprits from the year that was Oh My Fraud 2023. HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.e...
2023-12-2855 minOh My FraudSuper Bad Superintendent | The Case of Roslyn School DistrictPublic schools are the foundation of American education, and few were better than Roslyn High School in Nassau County, New York. The school’s success was largely due to one man, its ambitious superintendent, Frank Tassone. But when Frank’s key lieutenant is caught up in a scandal, it threatens everything, even Frank.HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a shor...
2023-12-201h 01Oh My FraudAll Hat and No Cartel | The Case of DWI DudeA savvy Texas lawyer who’s made a name for himself defending people accused of drunk driving and marijuana possession tries his hand at high-end extradition cases involving Colombian drug lords. What could go wrong? Everything. HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Download the app:Apple: https://apps.ap...
2023-12-061h 03Oh My FraudMeet the Securities Fraud Scholar: Jim Park of UCLA LawProfessor James Park’s new book chronicles the history of securities fraud in the US, and oh, what a history it is, featuring some of the most infamous episodes in American business. In this episode, Caleb and Greg talk with Jim about some of the notable cases in his book, whether executives or underlings actually bear the responsibility for wrongdoing, if everything truly is securities fraud and more.HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up...
2023-11-221h 12Oh My FraudA Very, Very, Very Nice Lady Did Some FraudWho’s the last person you’d suspect of committing fraud? Your grandmother? A good friend? Someone who always seems to be thinking about how they can help others? In this episode, Caleb and Greg discuss a case where someone checks all of those boxes.HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Do...
2023-11-0850 minOh My FraudA Most Treacherous AdvisorCertified Public Accountants are some of the most hard working, trustworthy advisors in our society. But you don’t listen to Oh My Fraud to hear about them. In this episode, Caleb and Greg discuss a CPA who used his position as a trusted advisor to swindle millions. HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get you...
2023-10-2550 minOh My FraudThe (Mostly) Complete History of Wire FraudSponsorsMurder, kidnapping, dismemberment—these are the crimes of many a true crime podcast; just not this true crime podcast. In this episode, Caleb and Greg explore wire fraud, its history, and why it comes up in nearly every case study they discuss. HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate....
2023-10-1157 minOh My FraudHigh-End Wine Collectors Get ScrewedSponsorsCaleb and Greg discuss a beloved oenophile who was shaking up the stuffy world of high-end wine collectors by buying and selling large quantities of sought after bottles. HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app...
2023-09-2752 minOh My FraudMeet the Fraud Investigator: Chris MarquetCaleb and Greg talk to one of their fraud podcasting forebears, investigator Chris Marquet. Chris hosted the Fraud Talk podcast in 2014 and 2015, basing the show on discussions of fraud topics with various experts and decades of his professional experience.Sponsors South Carolina Association of CPAs (SCACPA) - https://ohmyfraud.promo/scacpaHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the...
2023-09-131h 07Oh My FraudThe Defrauded Famous | Billy Joel and Dane CookThere is no greater affront to American society than the scammed celebrity. In this episode, Caleb and Greg discuss two cases of famous entertainers—singer/songwriter Billy Joel and standup comedian Dane Cook—who were both betrayed and swindled by someone they should’ve been able to trust: their business managers.Sponsors South Carolina Association of CPAs (SCACPA) - https://ohmyfraud.promo/scacpaHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and lo...
2023-08-301h 01Oh My FraudThe Case of the Polygamist with More Fraud Charges Than WivesWhat do you get when you mix a polygamous cult, biofuel, and federal tax credits? Sure, maybe the worst orgy you’ve ever been to, but also: a gigantic fraud. Caleb and Greg discuss all of this and more in this episode.Sponsors South Carolina Association of CPAs (SCACPA) - https://ohmyfraud.promo/scacpaHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register fo...
2023-08-161h 06Oh My FraudThis…is American EIDL Fraud!In previous episodes Caleb and Greg have discussed the rampant fraud in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). But in this episode, the guys discuss a much less talked about program that was also subject to a lot of pandemic relief fraud: Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). Sponsors South Carolina Association of CPAs (SCACPA) - https://ohmyfraud.promo/scacpaHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the O...
2023-08-021h 07
Oh My FraudAll That Glitters Is Not Fraud | The Case of Bre-X MineralsThroughout history, men have been driven mad in their search for gold. Much to Caleb and Greg’s surprise, that continued well into the 20th Century. And that madness was perhaps best exemplified by the men behind Bre-X Minerals, and their quest to find an enormous gold deposit on the island of Borneo.Sponsors South Carolina Association of CPAs (SCACPA) - https://ohmyfraud.promo/scacpaHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, si...
2023-07-1951 min
Oh My FraudMeet the Ethics Professor: Mike Shaub of Texas A&MProfessor Mike Shaub believes deeply that auditors have a duty to the public because they are Certified Public Accountants, not Certified Profitable Accountants. Caleb and Greg talk with Dr. Shaub about ethics, recent scandals in the accounting profession, whether auditors can be independent and objective, and more. SponsorsTri-Merit - https://ohmyfraud.promo/trimerit South Carolina Association of CPAs (SCACPA) - https://ohmyfraud.promo/scacpaHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile...
2023-07-051h 12
Oh My FraudThe Worst Fan Club President Ever | The Selena Embezzlement (and Murder) CaseThe life of Tejano icon Selena has been chronicled in multiple feature and documentary films. In this episode, Caleb and Greg discuss the story of how her tragic death can be traced back to allegations of embezzlement by the president of her fan club and murderer, Yolanda Saldívar. SponsorsTri-Merit - https://ohmyfraud.promo/trimerit LiveFlow - https://ohmyfraud.promo/liveflow South Carolina Association of CPAs (SCACPA) - https://ohmyfraud.promo/scacpaHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting C...
2023-06-2148 min
Oh My FraudFraud, Fraud EverywhereIt seems that fraud is always in the news, but how much fraud is happening that we don’t know about? How could someone even figure that out? Believe it or not, people have tried, and in this episode, Caleb and Greg discuss a recent attempt to quantify how pervasive fraud is in corporate America. SponsorsTri-Merit - https://ohmyfraud.promo/trimerit LiveFlow - https://ohmyfraud.promo/liveflow South Carolina Association of CPAs (SCACPA) - https://ohmyfraud.promo/scacpaHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you...
2023-06-0755 min
Oh My FraudToo Pandemic, Too PPP FraudIt’s Paycheck Protection Program Fraud, the sequel! Caleb and Greg explore more PPP fraud in this episode, including a repeat repeat offender, a big conspiracy, funny farm names, and more. SponsorsTri-Merit - https://ohmyfraud.promo/trimeritLiveFlow - https://ohmyfraud.promo/liveflowSouth Carolina Association of CPAs (SCACPA) - https://ohmyfraud.promo/scacpaHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fra...
2023-05-241h 01
Oh My FraudSteven Thomas: The Lawyer Who Sues the Big 4 for Missing Fraud and WinsWhen a big company fails due to fraud and it seems that a big audit firm dropped the ball, it won’t be long until Steve Thomas shows up to sue their pants off. Caleb and Greg talk to Steve about how his career evolved from becoming a partner at a white shoe law firm to starting a specialty practice that sues audit firms that have failed to detect frauds, and winning big settlements for his clients. SponsorsTri-Merit - https://ohmyfraud.promo/trimeritLiveFlow - https://ohmyfraud.promo/liveflowSouth Carolina As...
2023-04-261h 09
Oh My FraudInigo Philbrick and the Art of the FraudFrom the outside, the art world can seem enticing, glamorous, and sophisticated. But the story can be very different behind the scenes. Caleb and Greg discuss the tale of Inigo Philbrick, a young, brash dealmaker whose reputation grew quickly, only to crash and burn in spectacular fashion.SponsorsTri-Merit - https://ohmyfraud.promo/trimerit LiveFlow - https://ohmyfraud.promo/liveflow South Carolina Association of CPAs (SCACPA) - https://ohmyfraud.promo/scacpaHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting...
2023-04-131h 01
Oh My FraudFat Shamming | The Guy Who Corrupted the U.S. NavyIn this episode, Caleb and Greg discuss the saga of “Fat Leonard,” a contractor slash concierge slash fixer slash pimp for the United States Navy. SponsorsTri-Merit - https://ohmyfraud.promo/trimeritPatriot Software - http://ohmyfraud.promo/patriot South Carolina Association of CPAs (SCACPA) - https://ohmyfraud.promo/scacpaHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the cour...
2023-03-291h 09
Oh My FraudDishonest, Remarkably Stupid Conduct | The EY Ethics Exam Cheating ScandalCertified Public Accountants (CPA) are highly regarded, ethical professionals trusted by businesses and individuals alike. But that doesn’t mean some aren’t capable of impressively unethical behavior. In this episode, Caleb and Greg discuss a case involving the mega accounting firm Ernst & Young that highlights behavior that’s not uncommon in the profession and what that means for accountants’ ethics more broadly.SponsorsTri-Merit - https://ohmyfraud.promo/trimerit LiveFlow - https://ohmyfraud.promo/liveflowPatriot Software - http://ohmyfraud.promo/patriotHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less...
2023-03-151h 08
Oh My FraudMeet the Fraudster: Nathan MuellerAs a young person, Nathan Mueller was hyper-focused on wanting to make money. It was this ambition that eventually led to him perpetrating an $8 million embezzlement scheme in the mid-2000s. Caleb and Greg talk to Nathan about the fraud, prison life, and his new job as… an accountant.SPONSORSPatriot Software - http://ohmyfraud.promo/patriot LiveFlow - https://ohmyfraud.promo/liveflow South Carolina Association of CPAs (SCACPA) - https://ohmyfraud.promo/scacpaHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NA...
2023-03-011h 29
Oh My FraudHigh Steaks Fraud | The Case of Easterday FarmsCaleb grew up in farm country, and Greg did not. No problem, though, together they talk through a case of a large ranching operation at the center of a massive fraud. SponsorsTri-Merit - https://ohmyfraud.promo/trimerit LiveFlow - https://ohmyfraud.promo/liveflowPatriot Software - http://ohmyfraud.promo/patriotHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. R...
2023-02-151h 01
Oh My FraudThe Honest Truth About the Dishonesty Professor: Part 2Caleb and Greg conclude their discussion of distinguished professor and author Dan Ariely and the issues raised around one of his most notable works. You might call it: “The Case of the Dishonesty Professor and The Screwy Data.”SponsorsTri-Merit - https://ohmyfraud.promo/trimeritPatriot Software - http://ohmyfraud.promo/patriot South Carolina Association of CPAs (SCACPA) - https://ohmyfraud.promo/scacpaHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign...
2023-02-0154 min
Oh My FraudThe Honest Truth About the Dishonesty ProfessorSponsorsTri-Merit - https://ohmyfraud.promo/trimerit LiveFlow - https://ohmyfraud.promo/liveflowSouth Carolina Association of CPAs (SCACPA) - https://ohmyfraud.promo/scacpaHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Launch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.
2023-01-1848 min
Oh My FraudThe Koss of Doing BusinessThank you to our sponsor, XeroTo learn more go to http://ohmyfraud.promo/xeroThank you to our sponsor RuBook CreativeUse PROMO CODE - OHMY at checkout to receive 10% off your next orderhttps://www.ohmyfraud.promo/rubookHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.
2022-12-301h 25
Oh My FraudFruitcake Is a Crime | The Case of Collin Street BakeryThank you to our sponsor, XeroTo learn more go to http://ohmyfraud.promo/xeroThank you to our sponsor RuBook Creative Use PROMO CODE - OHMY at checkout to receive 10% off your next orderhttps://www.ohmyfraud.promo/rubookHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.
2022-12-201h 28
Oh My FraudMeet the Fraud Investigator: Tracy CoenenWhen she was growing up, Tracy Coenen wanted to be a prison warden. It didn’t quite work out that way, but she still deals with bad guys on a daily basis. Caleb and Greg talk with Tracy about interning with the IRS, how she made it as a forensic accountant, and why “You knew I was an idiot when you married me” is not a valid excuse when getting divorced. SPONSORSThank you to our sponsor, XeroTo learn more go to http://ohmyfraud.promo/xeroListen To The Drunk Ethics Podcast - https...
2022-12-021h 07
Oh My FraudFraud Bytes | The Case of MiniScribe CorporationSPONSORSThank you to our sponsor, XeroTo learn more go to http://ohmyfraud.promo/xeroListen To The Drunk Ethics Podcast - https://drunkethics.com/Thank you to our sponsor, SoftLedger : Mention Oh My Fraud and get 25% off of your first 3 months, visit https://ohmyfraud.promo/softledgerThank you to our sponsor, Patriot : to learn more and get a 30 day free trial visit https://ohmyfraud.promo/patriotHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening t...
2022-11-181h 15
Oh My FraudMeet the Fraud Professor: Kelly Richmond Pope of DePaul UniversityThank you to our sponsor, XeroTo learn more go to http://ohmyfraud.promo/xeroThank you to our sponsor, SoftLedger : Mention Oh My Fraud and get 25% off of your first 3 months, visit https://ohmyfraud.promo/softledger Thank you to our sponsor, Patriot : to learn more and get a 30 day free trial visit https://ohmyfraud.promo/patriotPre-order Kelly's new book! : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fool-me-once-kelly-richmond-pope/1142043652?ean=9781647823917Connect with Kelly : Kelly Richmond PopeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-richmond-pope-cpa-83689a5/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kellyrpopeKelly's TEDx Talk h...
2022-11-041h 10Oh My FraudPEO Fraud Is Bigger In TexasA Word from Our SponsorsThank you to our sponsor, LiveFlow : To learn more about LiveFlow and how you can save 20% off your first 3 months go to https://ohmyfraud.promo/liveflowThank you to our sponsor, SoftLedger : Mention Oh My Fraud and get 25% off of your first 3 months, visit https://ohmyfraud.promo/softledger Thank you to our sponsor, Patriot : to learn more and get a 30 day free trial visit https://ohmyfraud.promo/patriot *Caleb here: Neither Greg and I are from Texas and clearly neither of us looked at a ma...
2022-10-221h 08Oh My FraudMeet the Whistleblower Lawyers: Jason Zuckerman and Matt StockA Word from Our SponsorThank you to our sponsor, LiveFlow : to learn more about LiveFlow and how you can save 20% off your first 3 months go to https://ohmyfraud.promo/liveflow______________________________________________________HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Launch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for l...
2022-10-071h 13Oh My FraudThere’s No Fraud like Show Business FraudA Word from Our SponsorThank you to our sponsor, LiveFlow : to learn more about LiveFlow and how you can save 20% off your first 3 months go to https://ohmyfraud.promo/liveflow______________________________________________________HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Launch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for l...
2022-09-231h 07
Oh My FraudRemembering Crazy Eddie with Journalist Gary WeissA Word from Our SponsorThank you to our sponsor, LiveFlow : to learn more about LiveFlow and how you can save 20% off your first 3 months go to https://ohmyfraud.promo/liveflow________________________________Connect with Gary Weiss :Twitter : https://twitter.com/gary_weiss Buy Garry's Book : Retail GangsterWebsite : https://www.gary-weiss.com/ ________________________________HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh M...
2022-09-101h 17
Oh My FraudA Plethora of Pandemic PPP FraudSPONSORSJirav https://ohmyfraud.promo/jiravREFERENCESComplaint against David T. HinesDOJ press release for charges against David T. Hines. DOJ press release for guilty plea of David T. HinesDOJ press release for sentencing of David T. HinesHow Bad Was Virus Aid Fraud? One Banker Was ‘Frustrated With Humanity’ [NYT]The $800 Billion Paycheck Protection Program: Where Did the Money Go and Why Did it Go There? [NBER]Did FinTech Lenders Facilitate PPP Fraud? [via NYT]'Biggest fraud in a generation': The looting of the Covid relief plan known as PPP [NBC]Tarzana Couple flees while...
2022-07-221h 06
Oh My FraudMeet the Fraud Professor: Daniel J. Taylor of The Wharton SchoolSPONSORSDark Horse CPAhttps://ohmyfraud.promo/darkhorsecpaREFERENCESA WORD FROM OUR SPONSORDark Horse CPAs has built a platform-style CPA firm that will transform your practice. It has the technology, resources, staffing, qualified inbound leads, and community that will enable you to spend your time growing your practice, serving clients and doing more of what you love. Learn more at abetterway.cpa________________________________HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our...
2022-07-091h 14
Oh My FraudA Priest, Rabbi, and a Nun Walk Into a FraudSPONSORSDark Horse CPA https://ohmyfraud.promo/darkhorsecpa REFERENCES● 10 Practices That Safeguard Your Church Against Embezzlement - Smart Church Management ● Nun who admitted to stealing more than $835K from Torrance Catholic school gets 1 year in prison - KTLA● Bakker Is Convicted on All Counts; First Felon Among TV Evangelists - NY Times● Bakker Sentenced to 45 Years For Fraud in His TV Ministry - NY Times● Televangelist Jim Bakker is indicted on federal charges - History.com● The Shady Side of Jim Bakker - Nicki Swift on Youtube A WORD FROM...
2022-06-251h 08
Oh My FraudAloha Fraud | The CPA Who Ripped Off His Own FirmSPONSORSThank you to our sponsor, XeroTo learn more go to http://ohmyfraud.promo/xeroHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Launch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/u...
2022-05-2751 min
Oh My FraudSeverely Disorganized Crime | The Case Known as 'Pappygate'SPONSORSThank you to our sponsor, XeroTo learn more go to http://ohmyfraud.promo/xeroBookstime https://ohmyfraud.promo/bookstimeHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Launch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.Download the app:
2022-05-141h 10
Oh My FraudThe Golden Age of Fraud | An Interview With Francine McKennaSPONSORSThank you to our sponsor, XeroTo learn more go to http://ohmyfraud.promo/xeroBookstime https://ohmyfraud.promo/bookstimeHOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Launch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.Download the app:
2022-04-301h 16
Oh My FraudPrinter Toner Pirate KingSPONSORS Avalara https://ohmyfraud.promo/avalara HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Launch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com...
2022-01-111h 02