Send us Fan Mail In Fraud in the Office S3 E15: Busy Little Bees, Matthew is flying solo to explore how both sides are busy little bees. Fraudsters are constantly buzzing from program to program looking for weak controls to exploit, while organizations and government agencies are busy trying to respond after the damage is already done. With estimates of $500 billion to $1 trillion in fraud losses every year, Matthew examines why the real story isn't just the criminals—it's the systems that ma...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Fraud in the Office, Matthew and Mark dive into the rapidly growing world of AI-powered fraud with special guest Robert Berry, “That Audit Guy.” From deepfakes and voice cloning to synthetic identities and AI-driven social engineering, the episode explores how fraudsters are industrializing scams at global scale. Robert shares firsthand experiences uncovering fraud, the realities auditors face during investigations, and why organizations must rethink contro...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Fraud in the Office, Matthew and Mark break down the allegations against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), (Make sure you say that with a drawn out southern accent) where prosecutors claim donor funds intended to combat extremism were instead funneled to individuals connected to those very groups. They explore the fine line between intelligence gathering and financial misrepresentation, and how complex, covert operations can create significant fraud r...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Fraud in the Office, we break down “CashDash”—The 5-minute Fraud Loop, a $2.5 million fraud scheme that exploited DoorDash from the inside out. How many cheeseburgers would that be...probably filets? A former employee, armed with insider knowledge and stolen credentials, manipulated internal processes to trigger fraudulent payouts, turning a convenience platform into a cash machine. We unpack: How the scheme worked (and why it scaled so quickly) ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Fraud in the Office, Matthew and Mark break down a headline-grabbing case tied to the world of Miss Universe, but quickly uncover a much more familiar fraud story beneath the surface. The ex-husband of former Miss Universe Australia is facing over 100 fraud charges after allegedly misappropriating nearly $500,000 from his employer while serving in a finance leadership role. The scheme? Unauthorized transfers paired with falsified ledger entries to conceal t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Fraud in the Office, Matthew and Mark break down the alleged multibillion-dollar fraud involving First Brands founder Patrick James and his brother Edward James, dubbed the “Fraud Bros.” Prosecutors claim the executives used fake invoices, double- and triple-pledged collateral, off-balance-sheet financing, and manipulated financial statements to obtain billions from lenders before the company ultimately collapsed into bankruptcy. The hosts unpack how aggres...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Fraud in the Office, Matthew and Mark unpack the bribery case involving McKinsey & Company Africa and the broader implications under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). They explore how third-party relationships, governance breakdowns, and control failures can expose even the most sophisticated organizations to corruption risk. The conversation also touches on evolving pressures within the consulting industry, including AI-driven disruption, and t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Fraud in the Office, Matthew Rekers and Mark break down a staggering $197 million Medicare fraud scheme involving a former NFL player, a reminder that fraud can hide behind fame, familiarity, and trust. The hosts explore how vulnerable seniors and veterans were targeted through overseas call centers, telemedicine abuse, and falsified medical orders, turning Medicare into a profit machine. As Super Bowl weekend approaches, the episode draws parallels between...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Fraud in the Office, Matthew and Mark unpack the shocking embezzlement case involving Christopher Butler, the former CEO of The Painted Turtle—a nonprofit camp for critically ill children co-founded by Paul Newman. The hosts break down how more than $5 million was allegedly stolen over several years, examining the control failures that allowed the fraud to go undetected. They discuss why strong financial controls, proper segregation of duties, and active ov...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Fraud in the Office, Matthew and Mark, aka the Fraud Bros, examine a major SNAP fraud case involving millions in stolen food assistance benefits. They break down how food stamp trafficking works, why outdated EBT technology makes programs vulnerable, and how weak oversight allows organized fraud to thrive. The conversation highlights the need for modernization, accountability, and smarter controls to protect both taxpayers and those who rely on critical go...