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Each season of the Fraud Files, by FloQast Studios, takes the listener on a journey through a new fascinating true financial crime story. With an array of characters, and intricate sound design elements, the Fraud Files is truly a movie for your ears.Share and support the show by entering our tech giveaway! Find out more about the show, the cast, the crew, the giveaways contest, and the story, at www.fraudfilespod.comThe Fraud Files, Season 1: The Financial Crimes of Dawn J. Bennett, is available for free CPE credit (for CPAs) at learn.floqast.com. Release Schedule:Episode 1 - Welcome to Forensic Accounting 101 (May 2, 2024)Episode 2 - Dawn Bennett is a Thief (May 2, 2024)Episode 3 - The SEC Won't Let Me Be (May 9, 2024)Episode 4 - Agent Custer's Affidavit (May 16, 2024)Episode 5 - FBI Raid and Severed Tongues (May 23, 2024)Episode 6 - Dawn's Day of Reckoning (May 30, 2024)

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    Episode #6: Dawn's Day of Reckoning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 37:11


    Send us a Text Message.Earn CPE Credit For This Podcast by listening here: https://bit.ly/3JFIQUz--In Episode 6 of The Fraud Files, after Agent Custers meticulous two-year investigation into the financial fraud crimes of Dawn Bennett, she is finally arrested and brought to court. Of course, she continues to believe she can con the system by attempting various manipulations of the law to delay or dismiss her trial. After hearing the testimonies of numerous victims, expressing the profound personal and financial harm they suffered, she is convicted on all charges, and sentenced to prison and ordered to pay substantial restitution to her victims.EXTRA STUFFHead over to https://www.fraudfilespod.com/p/credits/ for a list of credits.Follow FloQast StudiosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/floqaststudios/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloQastStudiosTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/floqaststudios Watch Seasons 1 & 2 of PBC here: https://bit.ly/4b0oH7YABOUT THE SHOWThe Fraud Files, by FloQast Studios, is a true financial crime podcast, that takes on the form of a narrative “audio-movie” in the way it tells a story through assorted voice actor characters and sound design. The first season is 6 episodes long, and takes listeners through the fascinating and bizarre career journey of Dawn J. Bennett, who was an American financial advisor that turned into a fraud criminal at the highest of levels, and used uncanny methods to preserve her brand image and keep her clients money in her possession. The story teaches listeners about how fraud like this is committed, and is a lesson in ethics, due-diligence, and professional skepticism best practices.The Fraud Files is a FloQast Studios production, produced on behalf of FloQast inc. and FloQademy.You can find more of our work, such as the workplace comedy series, PBC, at  FloQast Studios, and if you're looking for more ways to earn CPE, you'll find a wide variety of engaging formats and topics across the library of courses we've produced by heading to floqademy.com--SEASON 1 of The Fraud Files The Fraud Files delves into the captivating world of white-collar crime… but with a twist. In Season 1 of The Fraud Files, we explore the saga of a renowned financial advisor whose entire empire was built on deception. It's one thing to be swindling clients' money to use for personal luxuries… but it's a whole other side of fraud to be using the money on magical spells. Through a unique blend of forensic accounting, vivid storytelling, and rich sound design, we uncover the intricate lies that propelled Dawn J. Bennett's professional and personal life—all in one captivating movie for your ears.

    Episode #5: FBI Raids And Severed Tongues

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 30:12


    Earn CPE Credit For This Podcast by listening here: https://bit.ly/3JFIQUz--In Episode 5 of The Fraud Files, Agent Custer begins his deep dive into contacting Dawn's investment clients, many of whom cannot believe that they've been getting duped. As many of them try to pull their many, Dawn begins a frantic panic and tries to avoid contact with them at all costs, because she doesn't actually have any of their money available to retrieve for them, since she's spent it all on her own lifestyle purchases as well as to pay back other investors and debtors. As her business falls apart and her scheme unravels, she doubles down on mystical spiritual defenses to ‘protect' her from investigators.EXTRA STUFFHead over to https://www.fraudfilespod.com/p/credits/ for a list of credits.Follow FloQast StudiosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/floqaststudios/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloQastStudiosTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/floqaststudios Watch Seasons 1 & 2 of PBC here: https://bit.ly/4b0oH7YABOUT THE SHOWThe Fraud Files, by FloQast Studios, is a true financial crime podcast, that takes on the form of a narrative “audio-movie” in the way it tells a story through assorted voice actor characters and sound design. The first season is 6 episodes long, and takes listeners through the fascinating and bizarre career journey of Dawn J. Bennett, who was an American financial advisor that turned into a fraud criminal at the highest of levels, and used uncanny methods to preserve her brand image and keep her clients money in her possession. The story teaches listeners about how fraud like this is committed, and is a lesson in ethics, due-diligence, and professional skepticism best practices.The Fraud Files is a FloQast Studios production, produced on behalf of FloQast inc. and FloQademy.You can find more of our work, such as the workplace comedy series, PBC, at  FloQast Studios, and if you're looking for more ways to earn CPE, you'll find a wide variety of engaging formats and topics across the library of courses we've produced by heading to floqademy.com--SEASON 1 of The Fraud Files The Fraud Files delves into the captivating world of white-collar crime… but with a twist. In Season 1 of The Fraud Files, we explore the saga of a renowned financial advisor whose entire empire was built on deception. It's one thing to be swindling clients' money to use for personal luxuries… but it's a whole other side of fraud to be using the money on magical spells. Through a unique blend of forensic accounting, vivid storytelling, and rich sound design, we uncover the intricate lies that propelled Dawn J. Bennett's professional and personal life—all in one captivating movie for your ears.

    Episode #4: Agent Custer's Affidavit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 37:38


    Earn CPE Credit For This Podcast by listening here: https://bit.ly/3JFIQUz--In Episode 4 of The Fraud Files, we start to piece together the story of how expansive Dawn's scheme over the years has been through the affidavit written by FBI Special Agent Custer, who was tasked with investigating Bennett after multiple complaints reached FINRA and the SEC. The extent of her fraud went beyond simply exaggerating the types of returns she could offer, but actually went as far as falsifying financial documents, to outright lying about how she was using investor funds. With the pressure of authorities and investigations weighing on Dawn, she turns to abstract and mystical practices in an attempt to use spiritual means to save her from being caught.EXTRA STUFFHead over to https://www.fraudfilespod.com/p/credits/ for a list of credits.Follow FloQast StudiosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/floqaststudios/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloQastStudiosTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/floqaststudios Watch Seasons 1 & 2 of PBC here: https://bit.ly/4b0oH7YABOUT THE SHOWThe Fraud Files, by FloQast Studios, is a true financial crime podcast, that takes on the form of a narrative “audio-movie” in the way it tells a story through assorted voice actor characters and sound design. The first season is 6 episodes long, and takes listeners through the fascinating and bizarre career journey of Dawn J. Bennett, who was an American financial advisor that turned into a fraud criminal at the highest of levels, and used uncanny methods to preserve her brand image and keep her clients money in her possession. The story teaches listeners about how fraud like this is committed, and is a lesson in ethics, due-diligence, and professional skepticism best practices.The Fraud Files is a FloQast Studios production, produced on behalf of FloQast inc. and FloQademy.You can find more of our work, such as the workplace comedy series, PBC, at  FloQast Studios, and if you're looking for more ways to earn CPE, you'll find a wide variety of engaging formats and topics across the library of courses we've produced by heading to floqademy.com--SEASON 1 of The Fraud Files The Fraud Files delves into the captivating world of white-collar crime… but with a twist. In Season 1 of The Fraud Files, we explore the saga of a renowned financial advisor whose entire empire was built on deception. It's one thing to be swindling clients' money to use for personal luxuries… but it's a whole other side of fraud to be using the money on magical spells. Through a unique blend of forensic accounting, vivid storytelling, and rich sound design, we uncover the intricate lies that propelled Dawn J. Bennett's professional and personal life—all in one captivating movie for your ears.

    Episode #3: The SEC Won't Let Me Be

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 39:29


    Earn CPE Credit For This Podcast by listening here: https://bit.ly/3JFIQUz--In Episode 3 of The Fraud Files, Dawn's bold new business strategy, with questionable ethics and blurred lines of legality, advising investment clients that they should invest in her own private online lifestyle brand, starts to take shape. After many months of showcasing her professional financial acumen via her radio show, new clients start rolling in, covering the debt she's been accumulating. Although she presents great optimism over her new business “opportunity”, the legitimacy of the business puts into question whether Dawn had intentions of actually adding value to any of her clients at all, especially as she neglects the downfall of her financial advising business.EXTRA STUFFHead over to https://www.fraudfilespod.com/p/credits/ for a list of credits.Follow FloQast StudiosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/floqaststudios/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloQastStudiosTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/floqaststudios Watch Seasons 1 & 2 of PBC here: https://bit.ly/4b0oH7YABOUT THE SHOWThe Fraud Files, by FloQast Studios, is a true financial crime podcast, that takes on the form of a narrative “audio-movie” in the way it tells a story through assorted voice actor characters and sound design. The first season is 6 episodes long, and takes listeners through the fascinating and bizarre career journey of Dawn J. Bennett, who was an American financial advisor that turned into a fraud criminal at the highest of levels, and used uncanny methods to preserve her brand image and keep her clients money in her possession. The story teaches listeners about how fraud like this is committed, and is a lesson in ethics, due-diligence, and professional skepticism best practices.The Fraud Files is a FloQast Studios production, produced on behalf of FloQast inc. and FloQademy.You can find more of our work, such as the workplace comedy series, PBC, at  FloQast Studios, and if you're looking for more ways to earn CPE, you'll find a wide variety of engaging formats and topics across the library of courses we've produced by heading to floqademy.com--SEASON 1 of The Fraud Files The Fraud Files delves into the captivating world of white-collar crime… but with a twist. In Season 1 of The Fraud Files, we explore the saga of a renowned financial advisor whose entire empire was built on deception. It's one thing to be swindling clients' money to use for personal luxuries… but it's a whole other side of fraud to be using the money on magical spells. Through a unique blend of forensic accounting, vivid storytelling, and rich sound design, we uncover the intricate lies that propelled Dawn J. Bennett's professional and personal life—all in one captivating movie for your ears.

    Episode #2: Dawn Bennett Is A Thief!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 23:06


    Earn CPE Credit For This Podcast by listening here: https://bit.ly/3JFIQUzEnter our free Fraud Files Launch Giveaway where we will be giving over $4K of free prizes during release week: https://www.fraudfilespod.com/p/giveaway/--In Episode 2 of The Fraud Files, listeners go inside of the mind and lifestyle of Dawn Bennett, who found herself constantly needing to con innocent investors into giving her their money to “invest” by touting her reputation as a top financial advisor, in order to keep up the appearance of her lavish lifestyle. She continued this charade even when she didn't have the money to do so, and refused to sacrifice her public brand appearance at all costs, even if it meant losing all of her client's money in the process. It goes to show how sometimes people who are the most trusted can deceive, and why professional skepticism is always important.EXTRA STUFFHead over to https://www.fraudfilespod.com/p/credits/ for a list of credits.Follow FloQast StudiosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/floqaststudios/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloQastStudiosTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/floqaststudios Watch Seasons 1 & 2 of PBC here: https://bit.ly/4b0oH7YABOUT THE SHOWThe Fraud Files, by FloQast Studios, is a true financial crime podcast, that takes on the form of a narrative “audio-movie” in the way it tells a story through assorted voice actor characters and sound design. The first season is 6 episodes long, and takes listeners through the fascinating and bizarre career journey of Dawn J. Bennett, who was an American financial advisor that turned into a fraud criminal at the highest of levels, and used uncanny methods to preserve her brand image and keep her clients money in her possession. The story teaches listeners about how fraud like this is committed, and is a lesson in ethics, due-diligence, and professional skepticism best practices.The Fraud Files is a FloQast Studios production, produced on behalf of FloQast inc. and FloQademy.You can find more of our work, such as the workplace comedy series, PBC, at  FloQast Studios, and if you're looking for more ways to earn CPE, you'll find a wide variety of engaging formats and topics across the library of courses we've produced by heading to floqademy.com--SEASON 1 of The Fraud Files The Fraud Files delves into the captivating world of white-collar crime… but with a twist. In Season 1 of The Fraud Files, we explore the saga of a renowned financial advisor whose entire empire was built on deception. It's one thing to be swindling clients' money to use for personal luxuries… but it's a whole other side of fraud to be using the money on magical spells. Through a unique blend of forensic accounting, vivid storytelling, and rich sound design, we uncover the intricate lies that propelled Dawn J. Bennett's professional and personal life—all in one captivating movie for your ears.

    Episode #1: How NOT To Get Away With Fraud

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 28:58


    Earn CPE Credit For This Podcast by listening here: https://bit.ly/3JFIQUzEnter our free Fraud Files Launch Giveaway where we will be giving over $4K of free prizes during our release week: https://www.fraudfilespod.com/p/giveaway/--In Episode 1 of The Fraud Files, listeners enter a forensic accounting classroom as instructor Kelly Richmond Pope, PhD in Accounting, Fraud Expert, and Author, begins to tell us about the story of financial advisor Dawn J. Bennett, in how she began her advisory business, and the tactics she used to get new clients on board. We also hear about how the timing of her business development, during the 2008 recession, impacted how she used narratives to maintain her brand during these difficult times in the investment world.EXTRA STUFFHead over to https://www.fraudfilespod.com/p/credits/ for a list of credits.Follow FloQast StudiosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/floqaststudios/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloQastStudiosTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/floqaststudios Watch Seasons 1 & 2 of PBC here: https://bit.ly/4b0oH7YABOUT THE SHOWThe Fraud Files, by FloQast Studios, is a true financial crime podcast, that takes on the form of a narrative “audio-movie” in the way it tells a story through assorted voice actor characters and sound design. The first season is 6 episodes long, and takes listeners through the fascinating and bizarre career journey of Dawn J. Bennett, who was an American financial advisor that turned into a fraud criminal at the highest of levels, and used uncanny methods to preserve her brand image and keep her clients money in her possession. The story teaches listeners about how fraud like this is committed, and is a lesson in ethics, due-diligence, and professional skepticism best practices.The Fraud Files is a FloQast Studios production, produced on behalf of FloQast inc. and FloQademy.You can find more of our work, such as the workplace comedy series, PBC, at  FloQast Studios, and if you're looking for more ways to earn CPE, you'll find a wide variety of engaging formats and topics across the library of courses we've produced by heading to floqademy.com--SEASON 1 of The Fraud Files The Fraud Files delves into the captivating world of white-collar crime… but with a twist. In Season 1 of The Fraud Files, we explore the saga of a renowned financial advisor whose entire empire was built on deception. It's one thing to be swindling clients' money to use for personal luxuries… but it's a whole other side of fraud to be using the money on magical spells. Through a unique blend of forensic accounting, vivid storytelling, and rich sound design, we uncover the intricate lies that propelled Dawn J. Bennett's professional and personal life—all in one captivating movie for your ears.

    Introducing: The Fraud Files - The Rise & Fall of Dawn J. Bennett

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 1:04


    The Fraud Files, by FloQast Studios, is a true financial crime podcast, that takes on the form of an narrative “audio-movie” in the way it tells a story through assorted voice actor characters and sound design. The first season is 6 episodes long, and takes listeners through the fascinating and bizarre career journey of Dawn J. Bennett, who was an American financial advisor that turned into a fraud criminal at the highest of levels, and used uncanny methods to preserve her brand image and keep her clients money in her possession. The story teaches listeners about how fraud like this is committed, and is a lesson in ethics, due-diligence, and professional skepticism best practices.Hosted by Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope, CPA, all podcast podcast episodes are eligible for CPE credit to listeners on www.FloQademy.com starting May 2, 2024. For more information about the show, check out www.fraudfilespod.com --SEASON 1 of The Fraud Files The Fraud Files delves into the captivating world of white-collar crime… but with a twist. In Season 1 of The Fraud Files, we explore the saga of a renowned financial advisor whose entire empire was built on deception. It's one thing to be swindling clients' money to use for personal luxuries… but it's a whole other side of fraud to be using the money on magical spells. Through a unique blend of forensic accounting, vivid storytelling, and rich sound design, we uncover the intricate lies that propelled Dawn J. Bennett's professional and personal life—all in one captivating movie for your ears.

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