Oh My Fraud

Kim 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 and Fraud (22:13) - Synthetic Identity Fraud (29:57) - Insider Threats in Loyalty Programs (32:26) - Imagining Fraud to Prevent It (34:39) - Detection and Prevention Strategies (36:20) - Understanding Digital Risk (42:45) - Fraud Databases and Shared Intelligence (45:24) - Responding to Fraud Incidents (53:57) - The Role of Government in Fraud Prevention (59:49) - Future of Fraud and Prevention Technologies (01:02:01) - Ongoing Challenges in Identity Verification (01:03:39) - Conclusion and Credits HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 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.https://www.earmark.app/Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appLearn More About LexisNexishttps://risk.lexisnexis.com/ CONNECT WITH KIMLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksutherland365 CONNECT WITH CALEBLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.com

Rewarding 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 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.https://www.earmark.app/Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appCONNECT WITH CALEBLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Sources:The lucrative business of airline loyalty schemes [AFR]A History of US Airline Deregulation [Travel Insider via Wayback Machine, accessed on Aug 29, 2025]Alaska Airlines miles stolen: What to do if your account is hacked [Fox13 Seattle]Alaska Airlines customers complain of possible hack after miles stolen from accounts [KIRO 7]Check your mileage plans! (Mine was hacked) [r/AlaskaAirlines]Mileage Account Hacked [r/AlaskaAirlines]My Southwest Rapid Rewards account was hacked: How I got my points back [The Points Guy]My AAdvantage account was hacked: Here's what happened and how you can protect yourself [The Points Guy]Largest Employer by State 2025 [World Population Review]Sam’s Club [Wikipedia]Rewards Points Scheme Nets Arrest; More Sac County Victims Likely [Folsom Times]

Following 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 (16:34) - Massive Embezzlement Uncovered (17:17) - Legal Actions and Allegations (24:58) - Fraud Techniques and Cover-Up (29:55) - Criminal Charges and Court Proceedings (40:12) - Lessons Learned and Conclusion HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 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.https://www.earmark.app/Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appCONNECT WITH CALEBLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Sources:Santa Cruz County’s Industry Clusters [SantaCruzCenter.org]County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr resigns [Nogales International]Unrecorded money transfers trigger FBI investigation on former Santa Cruz Co. treasurer [News4Tucson]County Tells School, Fire Districts That Over $4 Million Has Disappeared [Patagonia Regional Times]County BOS, SEFD, Sonoita School District Release Statements on Missing Funds [Patagonia Regional Times]Supervisors Told $39.4 Million in County Funds Is Missing [Patagonia Regional Times]Report sheds light on Santa Cruz Co. Treasurer's alleged theft of $39 million [KGUN]A Santa Cruz County official is accused of stealing $39M. A lawmaker wants tighter controls [Arizona Republic]Santa Cruz County v. Elizabeth Gutfahr, et al.U.S. v. Elizabeth GutfahrFormer Arizona Elected Official Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of More than $38M of County Funds [DOJ]Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Stealing Over $38 Million in County Funds [DOJ]“One of the dumbest…crimes in Arizona state history” [KGUN]Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.com

When 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 (22:14) - The Pool Problem (24:37) - Con Artists Don't Outsmart You (40:00) - The Final Scam and Realization (47:08) - Confrontation and Recording (48:36) - Police Inaction and Persistence (50:37) - Building a Case (54:29) - The Arrest and Legal Battle (57:53) - The Trial and Conviction (01:02:49) - Post-Conviction and New Scams (01:05:38) - Extradition and Ongoing Pursuit (01:10:35) - Reflections and Lessons Learned (01:24:43) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts BUY JONATHAN'S BOOKAnatomy of a Con Artist [Penguin Random House] HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 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.https://www.earmark.app/Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appCONNECT WITH CALEBLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Sources:Queen of the Con [Spotify]Queen of the Con [Instagram]johnathanwalton.comEmail us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.com

Caleb 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 (25:29) - Starting the Podcast Journey (35:55) - Corporate Culture and CEO Critique (42:36) - The Golden Age of Fraud (44:46) - Corporate Corruption: A Bipartisan Issue (58:29) - The Fraud Triangle and Human Nature (01:07:41) - The Consequences of Corporate Negligence (01:13:31) - Final Thoughts and Reflections HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 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.https://www.earmark.app/Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appCONNECT WITH BECCALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaplatsky CONNECT WITH CALEBLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Check out Corporate Gossip PodCorporate Gossip PodcastFacebook Part 1: Sheryl Sandberg & the Curse of the BOBFacebook Part 2: Mark Zuckerberg & The Curse of the Baby BangsEmail us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.com

Carlos 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 (16:47) - Ozy Media's Rise and Partnerships (24:54) - The Beginning of Ozy Media's Downfall (32:11) - The Goldman Sachs Incident (34:23) - The Aftermath and Public Reaction (43:18) - AOC and Aaron Judge: Ozy's False Claims of Discovery (44:51) - Investigations and Media Strategy (46:01) - Ozy's Short-Lived Comeback and Legal Troubles (50:41) - The Trial Begins: Prosecution's Case (01:01:07) - Watson's Defense and Testimony (01:07:36) - Verdict and Sentencing (01:08:24) - Commutation and Aftermath (01:09:57) - Lessons and Reflections 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.https://www.earmark.app/Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appCONNECT WITH CALEBLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comSources:From kindergarten delinquent to star [The Hill]From Silicon Valley to CNN [Stanford Lawyer via Wayback Machine]Get to know Carlos Watson [Blast Magazine via Wayback Machine]Ozymandias [Wikipedia]About Ozy [via Wayback Machine]WGBH to debut ‘Point Taken,’ a new late-night debate TV show taped in Boston [Boston.com]A Bunch Of Digital Publishers Bought Cheap Traffic And Later Found Out It Was Fraudulent [BuzzFeed News]Exclusive: OZY hits profitability on $50 million in revenue [Axios]Goldman Sachs, Ozy Media and a $40 Million Conference Call Gone Wrong [NYT]Ozy’s board starts an investigation after a Times report raises questions about the company. [NYT]Ozy Built a TV Show on a False Claim, Says Its Former Producer [NYT]Ozy Media’s chairman resigns as company faces questions. [NYT]Sharon Osbourne says Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson lied when he claimed the Osbournes invested in his company [CNBC]Ozy says it’s great at discovering big names before the mainstream media. But is it? [Nieman Lab]How Ozy Media, a startup with $70 million in funding and a star-studded list of investors, collapsed in 6 days [Fortune]How Ozy fell [Axios]18-hour days and panic attacks: Former Ozy staffers allege an abusive environment [CNN]Ozy Media CEO claims his scandal-ridden company will reopen, but doesn’t explain how [CNBC]Ozy Media’s Watson on path forward: We’re going to have to change substantially [CNBC]Ozy Media CEO Carlos Watson: 'This Is Our Lazarus Moment' [Today via YouTube]After Ozy’s Carlos Watson Talks of a Comeback, a Key Investor Objects [NYT]Let Me Tell You What It Was Like to Work at Ozy [NYT]Ozy Media Is A Monumental Bummer [Defector]Ozy Media Faces Federal Investigations [NYT]Carlos Watson Has a Cold [Puck]Latest NewsOzy Media CEO Carlos Watson Says a Fun Redesign Is on the Horizon [Tech Bullion via Wayback]Article About the New, ‘Ethical’ Ozy Media Appears to Have Been Written by a Fake Journalist [Vice]Media company Ozy is attempting a comeback [Semafor]Ozy Media and Its Founder Carlos Watson Indicted in a Years-Long Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme [DOJ]SEC Charges Ozy Media and its CEO Carlos Watson with Widespread Scheme to Defraud Investors [SEC]U.S. v. Carlos Watson, Ozy Media, Inc. [Indictment]Ozy Statement, March 1, 2023 [X/Twitter]Ozy Media Shuts Down After Founder Carlos W...

Omri 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 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.https://www.earmark.app/Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appCONNECT WITH CALEBLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.com

For 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 certificate.https://www.earmark.app/Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appCONNECT WITH CALEBLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comSources:IC3 Turns 20 [FBI]Internet Crime Complaint Center Marks 20 Years [FBI]Avoid Scams: Online Sales and Auction Fraud [Secret Service]FBI Releases Annual Internet Crime Report [FBI]Internet Crime Report 2024 [FBI]List of U.S. states and territories by population [Wiki]Operation Level-Up: How the FBI Is Saving Victims from Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud [FBI]International Cybercrime Malware Service Dismantled by Federal Authorities: Key Malware Sales and Support Actors in Malta and Nigeria Charged in Federal Indictments [DOJ]IC3.govCybercriminals and scammers stole a record $16B in 2024, new FBI report says [USA Today]FBI says online scams raked in $16.6 billion last year [NBC News]Scammers stole $16.6 billion from victims last year [Axios]Cybercrime losses up to $16 billion in 2024, FBI says in annual report on Internet crimes [UPI]Column | Scam losses hit almost $17 billion. The fix is bigger than self-help. [Washington Post]

An 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.https://www.earmark.app/Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appCONNECT WITH CALEBLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comSources:Banc One to Pay $3 Billion In Stock for First Commerce [Bloomberg News]FIRST NBC BANK HOLDING COMPANY [S-1]First NBC Bank shares rise on first trading day [New Orleans Advocate]Driving Forces: Ashton Ryan [New Orleans City Business]Inside the Industry: Banking | First NBC Bank [Biz New Orleans]First NBC profit inches upward [The Times-Picayune]First NBC: Statements not reliable [New Orleans Advocate]New Orleans’s Premier Bank, First NBC, Runs Into Problems [WSJ]First NBC Bank Co. deemed in 'troubled condition' by Fed [New Orleans Advocate]Regulators to review First NBC management, procedures, liquidity [New Orleans Advocate]First NBC proposes management shakeup; Ashton Ryan to remain as president but not CEO [New Orleans Advocate]Short of an outright sale, First NBC Bank deal 'a big step forward,' but challenges remain [New Orleans Advocate]New Orleans' troubled First NBC Bank anticipates further drop in value [New Orleans Advocate]First NBC Bank fails, ordered closed; will be absorbed by Whitney Bank [New Orleans Advocate]First NBC Bank's parent company files for bankruptcy protection [New Orleans Advocate]First NBC Bank Holding Company [8-K]Material Loss Review of First NBC Bank [FDIC OIG]Ashton Ryan Jr. steps down as president of troubled First NBC Bank [New Orleans]Sources: Federal grand jury opens probe into First NBC Bank meltdown, exploring bank's dealings with Gregory St. Angelo [New Orleans Advocate]Mandeville land deal involving ex-First NBC head Ashton Ryan subject of grand jury probe [New Orleans]Northshore Contractor Charged with Conspiracy to Defraud First NBC Bank [DOJ]Bank General Counsel Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy to Defraud First NBC Bank [DOJ]New Orleans Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Defraud First NBC Bank [DOJ]Federal regulator sues auditor Ernst & Young for negligence over First NBC collapse [Times-Picayune]First NBC's former chief, Ashton Ryan, indicted on bank fraud and conspiracy charges [Times-Picayune]Grand Jury Returns Superseding Indictment Charging First NBC Bank Executives And A Borrower With Bank Fraud And False Statements [DOJ]In First NBC fraud trial, Mississippi developer says he built 'black hole' of debt with Ryan's help [Times-Picayune]'I was never involved in any conspiracy;' Ashton Ryan takes stand in First NBC Bank fraud trial [Times-Picayune]

Jonathan 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 - http://ohmyfraud.promo/humanJonathan WeilLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonweil X: https://x.com/jonathanweil Join 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.https://www.earmark.app/Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appCONNECT WITH CALEBLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comSources:  Energy Traders Cite Gains, But Some Math Is Missing [WSJ]  Dirty Secrets Fester in 50-Year Relationships [Bloomberg]  Jonathan Weil [WSJ]

From 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 (12:51) - Modern Variations and Techniques (16:12) - Psychological Manipulation in Scams (21:26) - Case Studies of Advanced Fee Scams (28:47) - How to Spot and Avoid Scams (35:28) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts Join 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.https://www.earmark.app/Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appCONNECT WITH CALEBLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comSources:Advance-fee scam [Wikipedia]Spanish Prisoner [Wikipedia]Pigeon drop [Wikipedia]The 9 Lives of the Spanish Prisoner, the Treasure-Dangling Scam That Won’t Die [Atlas Obscura]AN OLD SWINDLE REVIVED. [NYT/TimesMachine]Nigerian Scams [Know Your Meme]We’re All Somebody’s Fool | Dan Simons & Chris Chabris [OMF]The Psychology Behind Advance Fee Scams [Fraud, Risk and Compliance]Chief Executive Officer And Orchestrator Of $10 Million Advance Fee And Alaskan Gold Mine Investment Schemes Sentenced To More Than 20 Years’ Imprisonment [DOJ]After Bilking Victims of $10 Million, Serial Swindler Is Sentenced to Nearly 22 Years [NYT]Lengthy Prison Term for Advance Fee Fraudster [FBI]Two Convicted in Multi-Million-Dollar Advance Fee and Alaskan Gold Mine Investment Schemes [FBI]The centuries-old scam still fooling thousands every year [Telegraph]Almost 800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam [Reuters]Nigeria investigates nearly 800 suspects arrested in massive cybercrime raid [VOA]EFCC bursts syndicate run by foreigners in Lagos operating crypto investment, romance scam [Ripples Nigeria]We’re Not a Bank in Kansas Anymore [OMF]363: Enforcers [This American Life]

A 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 (16:42) - - Discovery of Financial Irregularities and Friedrich's Disappearance (22:29) - - Friedrich's True Identity and Arrival in Australia (25:59) - - Analysis Using the Fraud Triangle Framework (30:59) - - Friedrich's Arrest, Legal Proceedings and Eventual Death (35:29) - - Lessons Learned From the Friedrich Case and Wrap Up 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.https://www.earmark.app/Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appJoin Caleb and Greg live in New Jersey NJCPA Convention & Expo [NJCPA]CONNECT WITH CALEBTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comSources:Common seadragon [Wikipedia]List of impostors [Wikipedia]Fictional impostors [Wikipedia]National Safety Council of Australia [Wikipedia]Ash Wednesday bushfires [Wikipedia]John Friedrich (fraudster) [Wikipedia]The Story of John Friedrich: The Great Imposter [Australian Crime Stories / True Crime TV]Mr John FRIEDRICH Medal of the Order of Australia [Australian Government, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet]Friedrich and Flanagan: the con-man and his ghostwriter [Conversations / ABC]Richard Flanagan on lies, literature, and Australia’s greatest conman [The Guardian]

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 Fraud Cases (42:20) - - Wrap-up and Final Thoughts 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.earmarkcpe.appJoin Caleb and Greg live in New Jersey NJCPA Convention & Expo [NJCPA]CONNECT WITH CALEBTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt1130080/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Informant!

"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 (20:04) - The Investigation Begins (21:19) - Uncovering the Ponzi Scheme (26:52) - Gallagher's Downfall and Legal Consequences (35:37) - The Aftermath and Lessons Learned (42:55) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts 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.earmarkcpe.appJoin Caleb and Greg live in New Jersey NJCPA Convention & Expo [NJCPA]CONNECT WITH CALEBTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comSources:Cleansing of the Temple [Wikipedia]Money Doctor Neil Gallagher Gets a Bad Checkup [D Magazine]The Texas Preacher’s $24 Million Ponzi Scheme [Bloomberg]The Money Doctor — Parts I and II [The Perfect Scam]Securities and Exchange Commission v. William Neil "Doc" Gallagher, Gallagher Financial Group, Inc., and W. Neil Gallagher, Ph.D. Agency, Inc. [SEC]Securities and Exchange Commission v. William Neil “Doc” Gallagher [PACER, Case 3:19-cv-00575-K, retrieved March 13, 2025, SEC]One of D-FW’s best-known financial advisers is in Dallas County jail, with bail set at $1 million [Dallas Morning News]Confession [The State of Texas v. William Neil Gallagher]William Neil 'Doc' Gallagher: Sentenced to 25 Years, $10.3 Million Restitution [Texas State Securities Board]13 things you need to know about Doc Gallagher, the Bernie Madoff of North Texas [Dallas Morning News]A Christian talk show host promised to enrich clients. His Ponzi scheme bilked them out of millions. [Washington Post]Now that prosecutors have put Doc Gallagher in prison for life, focus turns to his mistress [Dallas Morning News]Mistress of "Doc" Gallagher Sentenced to Life in Prison [Tarrant County, Texas]RECEIVER’S INITIAL STATUS REPORT AND FIRST QUARTERLY REPORT [GFG Receivership]The Money Doctor [Bloomberg Investigates]Gallagher Financial Group Receivership [GFG Receivership]

A 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 (19:10) - The Scandal Unfolds (31:33) - The Dark History of Gambling and Baseball (36:22) - The Investigation and Legal Consequences (38:11) - Lessons Learned: Trust is Not a Control (42:06) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts 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.earmarkcpe.appCONNECT WITH CALEBTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comSourceshttps://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-gambling-scandal-explained-everything-we-know-as-ippei-mizuhara-pleads-guilty-to-bank-fraud/https://igamingbusiness.com/sports-betting/bowyer-illegal-bookmaking-plea/https://www.mlb.com/news/ippei-mizuhara-guilty-pleahttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/bookie-pleads-guilty-running-illegal-gambling-business-used-ex-ohtani-rcna166050https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/japanese-language-translator-charged-complaint-illegally-transferring-more-16-millionhttps://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/orange-county-man-pleads-guilty-to-charges-of-illegal-sports-betting-involving-former-ohtani-interpreter/https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/orange-county-man-agrees-plead-guilty-illegally-transferring-nearly-17-million-mlbhttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40058806/ohtani-money-mizuhara-bookie-vegas-casinohttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-28/ippei-mizuhara-shohei-ohtani-interpreter-mystery-gambling-scandalhttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-20/gambling-storyhttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-11/ohtanis-former-interpreter-charged-in-federal-gambling-casehttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-06/ippei-mizuhara-sentencinghttps://www.americangaming.org/resources/commercial-gaming-revenue-tracker/https://www.covers.com/industry/2024-aga-report-underscore-legal-sports-betting-market-growthhttps://sportshandle.com/report-suggests-illegal-betting-market-dominates/https://draftkings.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/major-league-baseball-and-draftkings-expand-relationship-includehttps://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/pete-rose-gambling-scandal-mlb-hits-record-banned-betting/bef86ec38adf1cb165801853https://www.espn.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=neyer_rob&id=1702483https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-court-sports-bets-20180514-story.html

Jonathan 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) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud (03:38) - Jonathan's Early Life and Family Background (09:21) - College Years and Early Career (13:40) - Breaking into the Entertainment Industry (24:40) - Struggles with Addiction and Gambling (35:44) - Six Years of Desperation (44:08) - The Downfall Begins (45:46) - Facing the Music: Lie Detector Test (53:21) - Sentencing and Reflection (56:35) - Life in Prison and Sobriety (01:01:58) - Reentering Society (01:05:18) - Making Amends and Moving Forward (01:07:27) - Final Thoughts and Lessons Learned Connect with JonathanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjonathanschwartz/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-todd-schwartz-58585b333/Altus RehabHOW 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.earmarkcpe.appCONNECT WITH CALEBTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comSee Greg and Caleb Live NJCPA Convention & Expo [NJCPA]ShownotesThe Defrauded Famous | Alanis Morissette and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar [Ep. 68]

An 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 (17:15) - Jamie Patron's Lavish Lifestyle (22:29) - Lessons Learned from the Fraud (36:53) - Similar Cases and Final Thoughts (42:23) - Wrap Up and Where to Reach Us 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.earmarkcpe.appCONNECT WITH CALEBTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comSources:Complaint [PACER Search, Case #3:22-cr-00061-VDO, Sept. 2, 2021]Information: United States v. Jamie Petrone, [PACER Search, Case #3:22-cr-00061-VDO, March 28, 2022]Yale Med School Employee Charged with Stealing and Selling Millions of Dollars in Computer Hardware [DOJ]An administrator at Yale’s medical school is accused of stealing and reselling millions of dollars of computer equipment [Hartford Courant]An administrator at Yale Medical School admits stealing and reselling tens of millions of dollars of school computer equipment [Hartford Courant]Former Yale Med School Employee Pleads Guilty, Admits Stealing and Selling $40 Million in Electronics [DOJ]Former Yale Official Admits to $40 Million Fraud Scheme [NYT]Former Yale Med School Employee Who Stole $40 Million in Electronics Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison [DOJ]

A 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 (13:22) - The Investigation Begins (19:58) - Resignations and Legal Troubles (28:06) - Forensic Audit and Further Revelations (32:33) - Indictments and Guilty Pleas (38:26) - Lessons Learned and Conclusion 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.earmarkcpe.appCONNECT WITH CALEBTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.comLinks:NJCPA Convention & Expo [NJCPA]Sources:Barnum's American Museum [Wikipedia]What Is The Early History Of The Columbus Zoo? [WOSU]Columbus Zoo reviewing use of zoo-owned houses for family of executives [TCD Dispatch]Columbus Zoo: Top officials resign following Dispatch investigation [TCD]Columbus Zoo hires outside firm to investigate executives' use of zoo resources [TCD]Columbus Zoo executives may face investigation from Ohio Ethics Commission [TCD]Columbus Zoo won't share investigation details; Commissioners call for transparency [TCD]Columbus Zoo can't afford to get it wrong when it comes to CEO scandal [TCD]As scrutiny of Columbus Zoo mounts, board says they will release some investigation details [TCD]Columbus Zoo investigation: CEO used zoo money personally, failed to bid construction project at The Wilds [TCD]Columbus Zoo and Aquarium lost at least $631,000 because of misspending by former officials [TCD]Yost: 'The Bank hired the robbers to do security' on ex-zoo executives indicted Monday [TCD]Columbus Zoo 'clings to secrecy' construction company says in Ohio Supreme Court suit [TCD]Former Columbus Zoo Executives Indicted for Theft of More Than $2 Million [Ohio AG]Second Defendant in Columbus Zoo Investigation Sentenced [Ohio Auditor]Former Zoo Executive Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Fraud [Ohio AG]Former Columbus Zoo CEO Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison [Ohio Auditor of State]

Join 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.

Miriam 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/rightnow2025 (use code OMF15 for 15% OFF) TeamUp - http://ohmyfraud.promo/teamup(00:00) - Introduction and CPE Credit Information (00:20) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud (01:41) - Guest Introduction: Miriam Baer (03:42) - Miriam Baer's Career Journey (07:15) - Law School and Early Career (12:33) - Prosecuting White Collar Crime (21:47) - Sentencing Guidelines Explained (31:04) - Post-9/11 and Compliance Work (34:41) - Transition to Academia (40:44) - Prosecutorial Decision-Making (46:00) - Prototypes in Fraud Cases (46:52) - Prosecutors' Challenges in Fraud Cases (49:32) - Government's Approach to High-Profile Fraudsters (53:06) - White Collar Statutes and Their Failures (54:52) - Issues with Fraud Statutes and Data Collection (01:01:09) - Over Criminalization vs. Under Enforcement (01:03:48) - Examples of Over Criminalization and Under Enforcement (01:10:15) - Final Thoughts and Personal Insights (01:17:00) - Closing Remarks and Reflections Connect with Miriam BaerMiriam Baer, Bio [Brooklyn Lawhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-baer-733a84289Miriam Baer, CV [Brooklyn Law]Purchase Miriam's Book!https://www.amazon.com/Myths-Misunderstandings-White-Collar-Crime-Miriam/dp/1009279807HOW 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.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTSGreg Kyte, CPATwitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/Caleb NewquistTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.com