Fraud in the Office

Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I'm Matthew Rekers alongside the Hairless Bald Eagle, Jeff Hare, and the charming and available voice of reason Kacey V. How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies?Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW.This week's episode Negative ROI. The Rhino Onward International (ROI) scandal involves a $46 million renewable energy swindle centered around false promises in the green hydrogen industry. Launched in 2022, ROI, led by Paul Croft and J.D. Frost, claimed it would build a green hydrogen plant worth $530 million. They attracted $31 million from over 200 investors, many of whom were their accounting and tax advisory clients, believing in the legitimacy of their venture. Hence the title Negative ROI and one could say Frost froze those investors assets.Find us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!

Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I'm Matthew Rekers alongside the Bold Bald Eagle, Jeff Hare, with no hair and the much-needed voice of reason Kacey V.How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies?Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW.This week's episode Big Cat Phishing. This week we are going to talk about the #1 Cyber Attack reported by the FBI in 2023 and that is Phishing/Spoofing. According to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report for 2023, phishing and spoofing emerged as the top cyber threat, accounting for 39% of the 758,000+ complaints filed throughout the year. Shockingly, all these incidents resulted in total losses exceeding $12.5 billion.*Given these staggering statistics, it's crucial for organizations to assess their susceptibility to such attacks.Find us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!

Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I'm Matthew Rekers alongside the truly heroic Ironman 2, Jeff Hare with no hair, and the oh so charming, voice of reason Kacey V. How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies? Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW.This week's episode Deepfake Out. AI turned against us reminds me of Terminator. Machines take over and wipe out the humans. Well, this is less violent, but still AI was used to impersonate visually a CFO to request $25 million be transferred to the fraudsters using deepfake technology in a video conference call. Sound unbelievable, it just happened a couple months ago.Find us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!

Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I'm Matthew Rekers alongside the truly heroic Ironman 2, Jeff Hare with no hair, and the oh so charming, voice of reason Kacey V.  How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies? Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW.This week's episode A Bit Conned. Last season we explored the FTX bankruptcy of the major crypto currency exchange. This story of Ray Trapani and Centra Tech is even more unbelievable because he scammed $32 million from investors and ultimately got away with it. The Netflix show Bitconned is almost con itself since Ray laughs at how he becomes famous lying, cheating, stealing, and ratting out his partner to get away with the scam. This kid boasts that he has always wanted to be a criminal and rich.#BitcoinFind us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!

Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I'm Matthew Rekers alongside the Ironman 2, Jeff Hare, and the voice of reason Kacey V. How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies? Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW. This week's episode Better Call Conn. One might call Social Security the biggest scam, but Eric Conn found a way to hit SSA with the largest Social Security scam to the tune of half a billion dollars. A real Saul Goodman, maybe the character they based Better Call Saul off of?Find us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!

Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I'm Matthew Rekers alongside the bald eagle, Jeff Hare, and the voice of reason Kacey V.  How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies?Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW. This week's episode is Meet the Cast. We'll talk about Fraud in the Office, who we are and why we exist. Find us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!

Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I'm Matthew Rekers alongside Jeff Hare, the infamous Bald Eagle, and the voice of reason Kacey V. How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies? Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW. This week's episode is Fraud or Not. We will take a scenario, review it, and discuss who thinks it is a fraud or not. We will vote and also like our fraudience to participate and let us know what you think.Find us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!

Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I'm Matthew Rekers alongside the Ironman 2, Jeff Hare, and the voice of reason Kacey V. How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies.Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW. This week's episode is Crypto Dexter. A thief of other thieves and other bad guys.  Learn how this 28-year-old Georgia graduate Jimmy Zhong pulled off the largest crypto heist of the dark webs silk road to the tune of 3 billion. Even more fascinating is how he got caught.The devil went down to Georgia.Jimmy rosin up your crypto and play your fiddle hard,Cause Hell's broke loose in Georgia and the devil steals those cards.Find us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!

Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I'm Matthew Rekers alongside the aged sage and master of the clouds Jeff Hare, the bald eagle and our much-needed voice of reason 95% of the time Kacey V.  How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies?Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW.This week's episode is Dare I Dr. Death.  As this being our Halloween Episode, we had to bring you all a scary, spooky, and down-right disturbing fraud, which was granted the infamous name “Dr. Death: License to Kill".Disclaimer: if you don't like to be scared or squeamish then you may not want to continue with this episode, also may not be suitable for children.Find us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!

Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I'm Matthew Rekers alongside the bald eagle in the clouds Jeff Hare and our “it is only illegal if you get caught” Kacey V. How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies? Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW.This week's episode is Fixin Dixon.  That is Dixon, IL and the municipal fraud that will go down in history as the largest at $54 million by one single person, Rita Crundwell or shall I say Cons Well. This fraud left this town in shambles hence the name of our episode Fixin Dixon.Who doesn't like a story about horses, and some of the most expensive championship horses in the country?Since she opened the fictitious account in 1990 and stole from the city for 22 years before getting caught.It feels like a perfect heist, to mess up like fraudsters,And make fun of our bosses,Uh, Uh, Uh, Uh It's TimeUh Oh, I don't know about you, but I'm stealing 22, yearsFind us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!

Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I'm Matthew Rekers alongside the bold and bald Jeff Hare and back the much-needed voice of reason Kacey V.How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies? Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW.This week's episode is Wild Fraud Wirecard.  In 2020, almost 2 billion went missing from this German payment processing company, and labelled Germany's largest fraud in history and the German Enron. Wirecard valued at 24 billion went belly up based on corrupt business practices and fraudulent financial reporting.Europe's answer to Pay Paul, I mean Pay Pal.Find us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!

Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I'm Matthew Rekers alongside the trusted and verified hairless Jeff Hare and straight from the Shire an inhabitant of hobbiton Eleanora Took my money. How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies? Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW.This week's episode is Mr. Clutch.  We are crossing the pond with this one to Rochester, England. An average nerdy joe accountant steals 262,000 pounds ($333,000 US) from Mr. Clutch a national car servicing company.This could be considered going postal in the fraud department. This Accountant spent $216,000 US of the stolen money in one weekend on drug, prostitutes, and the high life.Reminds me of A Night at the Roxbury from Sunday Night Live.What is fraud, baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me no more.....Find us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!

Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I'm Matthew Rekers alongside the trusted and verified Jeff Hare and the redeemed voice of reason Kacey V.How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies?Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW. This week's episode is GameStop Game On. We are going to change it up this week and discuss this meme stock and the impact of the pump and dump. Was there fraud involved? We may have to go back to the definition of fraud on this one.Was this retail investors finally sticking it to the hedge funds and making a level playing field. Or was this just another the perfect timing for another way to manipulate the market with social media. Join us and you decide.GameStop or Game On, let's go!Find us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!

Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I'm Matthew Rekers alongside Jeff Hare in some bunker in Colorado and the voice of reason Kacey V. How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies.Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW.This week's episode is Buffalo Not a Trace.  Let's find out how the largest bourbon heist in history back in 2013 turned into the best marketing campaign for Buffalo Trace.Pappy gate Bourbon King. Pappy Van Winkle 15 year goes for over $2,500 and 23 year over $5000 if you can find it. Find us on all streaming platforms!Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisorsAnd don't forget to subscribe!Find us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!

Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I'm Matthew Rekers alongside the hairless Jeff Hare and the not so lately voice of reason Kacey V. How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies? Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW.This week's episode is The One Enron.  This is where it all started when it comes to Fraud, 2001, fifth largest company with $74 billion estimated loses.This is a classic, like the Lord of the Rings, The One Ring that rules them all.Fraud is like a wrecking ball, I never thought it would hit so hard,All I wanted to was take something small, Fraud, all you did was wreck me,Yeah, you, you took my moneyDon't forget about our Song Parody Challenge! Visit this link to make your submission! All submissions will have the option to get FREE CPE training in return!Link: Podcast Song Parody Challenge (erpra.net)Find us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!

Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I'm Matthew Rekers alongside the trust but verify legend Jeff Hare and the best voice of reason Kacey V. How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies? Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW.This week's episode is Sunny Side of Theranos.  We just could not get enough of this fraud in one episode and also wanted to cover some of the sentencing.Was Elizabeth the true mastermind of this fraud or was Sunny Balwani the true puppet master? The twist and turns in this episode may make your head spin. Sunny, Yesterday my life was filled with painSunny, You smiled at me and really made me insaneThe bright days are gone and the dark days are hereMy Sunny one frauds so so clear,Sunny one so blue, I lost you. + + + Don't forget about our Song Parody Challenge! Visit this link to make your submission! All submissions will have the option to get FREE CPE training in return!Link: Podcast Song Parody Challenge (erpra.net)Find us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!

Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I'm Matthew Rekers alongside the bald eagle legend Jeff Hare and the much-needed voice of reason Kacey V. How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies? Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW.This week's episode is THERanos She Super Villain.  (Theranos is said to be a combination of Therapy and Diagnosis or is it really "Her" inside of Thanos the Marvel Avenger's Super Villain?)Is the Avenger's Franchise the biggest fraud, not a chance! But this is our first episode where we highlight a female fraudster, Elizabeth Holmes, not to be confused with or related to Sherlock Holmes. Find us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!

This week's episode is I Like Big Frauds MadoffIt is hard to believe that someone could have pulled off a Ponzi scheme for decades and be the largest in history, worth about $64.8 billion.Oh my goodness, Becky, look at that fraud.I like big frauds and I cannot lie, you other fraudsters can't deny, that when I am fraud watchin' with an itty-bitty heist and a Netflix thing in your face, you get sprung, My fraud's gotta have stacks. We like our big frauds and this is the biggest with a Netflix series called Madoff: The Monster of Wallstreet, but should it be retitled to Mastermind of Wallstreet? Simply unbelievable and maybe would be still going on today if it were not for the downturn in the Economy in 2008.Find us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!

This week's episode is SBF 13 - The FTX Scandal.Come join us as we find out how crypto currency can go bad with one of the latest massive crypto currency exchanges FTX going belly up.I tend to think of the arcade when I hear the term tokens, and how it felt amassing tickets only to redeem them for some cheap toy or candy. Hold on to your digital wallets for this one folks.Find us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!

Almost every other day, news headlines flash, “fraud.” But are we getting the whole story?Fraud in the Office is a comical, murder mystery style podcast uncovering secrets deep within the fraud and its ultimate demise.Come ready to be amused as we discover together “the Who, the How, and the What Now”.This week's episode is Howe to PonziCome join us as we discover how the Ponzi scheme got its name and did Charles Ponzi ultimately steal the idea from shall I say a lady ... a Fruadene?!This Ponziosaurous scheme is old, like Jeff, but not extinct and is more numerous than ever.Find us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!

Almost every other day, news headlines flash, “fraud.” But are we getting the whole story?Fraud in the Office is a comical, murder mystery style podcast uncovering secrets deep within the fraud and its ultimate demise. Come ready to be amused as we discover together “the Who, the How, and the What Now”. This week's episode is “Bird Dog Murdaugh”Now that Alec Murdaugh is behind bars for murder, find out how it all started with fraud. He is now charged with 99 counts of embezzlement, computer crime, money laundering, and conspiracy and more for what prosecutors say was a wide-ranging scheme to bilk his law firm, against former clients and the government in the toon of $9.3 million.We are down in South to Hampton County, South Carolina for this Netflix thriller.Find us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!

Almost every other day, news headlines flash, “fraud.” But are we getting the whole story?Fraud in the Office is a comical, murder mystery style podcast uncovering secrets deep within the fraud and its ultimate demise.Come ready to be amused as we discover together “the Who, the How, and the What Now”.This week's episode is “Fraudsters in Georgia [Part 2]” Where we will dive into how two employees stole 10 million from Amazon in less than two years. We will recap Part 1 and then jump into the "What Now" portion of our podcast. I do declare there has been a Fraud down in Georgia. In Smyrna, in one of those massive distribution centers off of I-285. There has been an atrocity that my little heart can barely take it no more. Find us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!

Almost every other day, news headlines flash, “FRAUD.” But are we getting the whole story?Fraud in the Office is a comical, murder mystery style podcast uncovering secrets deep within the fraud and its ultimate demise. Think The Office and Only Murders in the Building had a baby... Come ready to be amused as we discover together “the Who, the How, and the What Now”.This week's episode is “Fraudsters in Georgia [Part 1]” where we will dive into how two employees stole 10 million from Amazon in less than two years.I do declare there has been a Fraud down in Georgia. In Smyrna, in one of those massive distribution centers off of I-285. There has been an atrocity that my little heart can barely take it no more. Find us on all streaming platforms! Check out ERP Risk Advisors on LinkedIn @ERPRiskAdvisors And don't forget to subscribe!