Episodes

  • Meet the Prosecutor-turned-Professor: Miriam Baer of Brooklyn Law
    Jan 29 2025

    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.

    • (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
    • (20:05) - Sentencing Guidelines Explained
    • (29:22) - Post-9/11 and Compliance Work
    • (32:59) - Transition to Academia
    • (37:45) - Prosecutorial Decision-Making
    • (43:01) - Prototypes in Fraud Cases
    • (43:53) - Prosecutors' Challenges in Fraud Cases
    • (46:33) - Government's Approach to High-Profile Fraudsters
    • (48:46) - White Collar Statutes and Their Failures
    • (50:32) - Issues with Fraud Statutes and Data Collection
    • (56:49) - Over Criminalization vs. Under Enforcement
    • (59:28) - Examples of Over Criminalization and Under Enforcement
    • (01:05:55) - Final Thoughts and Personal Insights
    • (01:12:40) - Closing Remarks and Reflections

    Connect with Miriam Baer
    Miriam Baer, Bio [Brooklyn Law
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-baer-733a84289

    Miriam Baer, CV [Brooklyn Law]

    Purchase Miriam's Book!
    https://www.amazon.com/Myths-Misunderstandings-White-Collar-Crime-Miriam/dp/1009279807

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    In 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.

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    CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS

    Greg Kyte, CPA
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyte
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/

    Caleb Newquist
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquist
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/

    Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.com

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Meet the Prosecutor-turned-Professor: Sam Buell of Duke Law
    Jan 15 2025

    At 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.

    • (00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud
    • (00:36) - Interview with Law Professor Sam Buell
    • (02:43) - Sam Buell's Early Life and Education
    • (04:39) - Career Beginnings and Law School
    • (06:54) - Prosecuting Organized Crime in New York
    • (19:25) - Whitey Bulger Case and Boston Move
    • (32:03) - Joining the Enron Task Force
    • (49:42) - The Psychology of Fraud: Groupthink and Incremental Deception
    • (58:10) - The Arthur Anderson Prosecution
    • (01:05:35) - The Trial and Aftermath: Lessons from the Anderson Case
    • (01:16:28) - Corporate Criminal Liability: The Broader Implications
    • (01:29:24) - The Impact of Sarbanes-Oxley: Successes and Failures
    • (01:33:23) - The Future of Corporate Regulation: Challenges and Surprises
    • (01:37:32) - Final Thoughts and Reflections

    Connect with Sam Buel
    Samuel W. Buell [Duke University School of Law]
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-buell-1a7a7b124


    Purchase Sam's Books
    https://www.amazon.com/Capital-Offenses-Business-Punishment-Corporate/dp/039324783X
    https://buelloncorporatecrime.com/

    HOW TO EARN FREE CPE

    In 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.

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    CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS

    Greg Kyte, CPA
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyte
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/

    Caleb Newquist
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquist
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/

    Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.com


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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • The Oh My Fraud 2024 Recap
    Jan 1 2025

    In 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 CPE

    In 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.

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    CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS

    Greg Kyte, CPA
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyte
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/

    Caleb Newquist
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquist
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/

    Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.com

    Sources:

    Victims of a $7 Billion Fraud May Soon Be Paid. For Some, It’s Too Late. [NYT]

    Ex-Jaguars employee who stole from team sues FanDuel for $250 million for "exploiting" his gambling addiction [CBS]

    Ex-Jaguars employee who stole $22 million from team files lawsuit against FanDuel [The Athletic]

    Former Dixon, Ill. comptroller Rita Crundwell, who embezzled $53 million, released from custody [CBS]

    Cryptocurrency ‘pig butchering’ scam wrecks Kansas bank, sends ex-CEO to prison for 24 years [CNBC]

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • The Sheriff of Fraudingham
    Dec 18 2024

    In 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.

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    • (00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud Podcast
    • (02:39) - Clark County, Indiana: Setting the Scene
    • (04:13) - Jamey Noel's Rise to Sheriff
    • (14:56) - Sheriff's Duties and Responsibilities
    • (19:45) - Scottie Maples Takes Over
    • (20:53) - Discovery of the Wiretap
    • (23:34) - Investigation and Misappropriations
    • (28:32) - Uncovering Jamey's Vehicle Transfer Scheme
    • (31:04) - The Simplest Fraud Ever?
    • (32:45) - Lavish Spending Spree
    • (34:53) - The Cuba Connection
    • (37:59) - Arrest and Bail Drama
    • (44:01) - Guilty Plea and Sentencing
    • (49:57) - Lessons Learned from the Case
    • (55:39) - Wrap-Up and How to Reach Us

    HOW TO EARN FREE CPE

    In 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:

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    CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS

    Greg Kyte, CPA
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyte
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/

    Caleb Newquist
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquist
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/

    Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.com

    Sources:

    Jamey Noel Kept Spending Thousands After His Corruption Arrest: Cops — Inside Edition

    How a local sheriff allegedly stole millions — Inside Edition

    'You tarnished the badge': Former IN sheriff Jamey Noel sentenced to 15 years in prison — Courier Journal

    Disgraced former Indiana sheriff Jamey Noel pleads guilty to 27 felony charges — Indiana Capital Chronical

    The rise and fall of Jamey Noel — and the top Indiana Republicans he knew along the way — Indiana Capital Chronical

    Median household income Indiana U.S. 2023 — Statista

    Statement on Jamey Noel — Clark County Sheriff’s Office

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    58 mins
  • Free Money: The Legacy of Freedman’s Bank with Historian Justene Hill Edwards
    Dec 4 2024

    University 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.

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    • (00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud
    • (03:38) - Recap of the Freedman's Bank Episode
    • (06:14) - Justene Hill Edwards' Background
    • (15:37) - The Origins of Freedman's Bank
    • (26:50) - Challenges and Expansion of Freedman's Bank
    • (35:33) - Corruption and Illegal Loans
    • (50:44) - The Puzzle of Banking: Balancing Loans and Deposits
    • (53:39) - The Lending Bonanza and Its Consequences
    • (54:26) - Edgar Ketchum's Confrontation with Cook
    • (57:03) - The Public Perception and Marketing of Freedman's Bank
    • (59:07) - The Panic of 1873 and Its Impact
    • (01:03:25) - Frederick Douglass Takes Charge
    • (01:11:09) - The Bank's Closure and Aftermath
    • (01:15:28) - Investigations and Lack of Accountability
    • (01:21:55) - The Legacy of Freedman's Bank
    • (01:30:27) - Final Thoughts and Reflections

    Buy Justene's Books
    https://www.amazon.com/Savings-Trust-Rise-Betrayal-Freedmans/dp/1324073853
    https://www.amazon.com/Unfree-Markets-Capitalism-Carolina-Columbia/dp/0231191138

    Connect with Justene
    https://www.justenehilledwards.com
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/justene-hill-edwards-ph-d-265111104

    HOW TO EARN FREE CPE

    In 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/id1562599728
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    Questions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.

    CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS

    Greg Kyte, CPA
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyte
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/

    Caleb Newquist
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquist
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/

    Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.com

    The Freedman’s Bank Forum obscures the bank’s real history [Washington Post]

    Savings and Trust: The Rise and Betrayal of the Freedman's Bank [W.W. Norton]

    Justene Hill Edwards Interview: Unveiling America's Roots & Lincoln's Legacy [YouTube]

    The Road to Fraud Is Paved With Good Intentions | The Case of Freedman’s Bank [OMF, Ep. 51]


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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Stupid Is as Fraud Does
    Nov 20 2024
    They 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 (21:08) - Cheltenham, England: A New Debit Card (23:25) - The Mysterious Ladbrokes Deposit (29:16) - The Stolen Debit Card (32:37) - The Bugatti Veyron Incident (43:09) - The Fake Night Deposit Box (53:30) - Lessons Learned and Where to Reach UsHOW 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.comSources: Crime pays for theft victim — BBCThe World’s Dumbest Fraudsters — Journal of AccountancyPolice nab suspect in bank deposit box scam — Tampa Bay TimesInside the mind of criminals: How to brazenly steal $100 billion from Medicare and Medicaid [CNBC]NHE Fact Sheet [CMS]Durable medical equipment (DME) coverage [Medicare.gov]Alleged Health Care Fraudster Ordered Detained Pending Trial After Being Arrested on a Jet Ski Headed Toward Cuba [DOJ]Officials: Fraud suspect caught heading to Cuba on Jet Ski [AP]Bugatti Veyron [Wikipedia]$1.6 Million Bugatti Veyron Crashes Into Texas Lake [Jalopnik]Bugatti Veyron Lake Crash-- Original Video- 1st hand account [YouTube]EXCLUSIVE: Bugatti Lake Crash Owner Buys Replacement $1.5 Million Veyron [Jalopnik]Trial Of Man Sued For 'Purposefully' Crashing Bugatti Veyron Into Lagoon Mysteriously Postponed [Jalopnik]Angelina County Man Guilty In Wire Fraud Scheme [DOJ]Lufkin man gets 1 year prison for false insurance claim in Bugatti case [KTRE]Man who crashed Bugatti into a lake is headed to federal prison [Houston Chronicle]
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    51 mins
  • Financial Foul Play: A True Tale from Greg’s Workplace
    Nov 6 2024

    In this special episode, Caleb interviews Greg about a tricky situation he encountered early in his career as an accountant.


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    • (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
    • (25:39) - Checks and Balances
    • (35:29) - Firm's Response and Ethical Concerns
    • (40:46) - The Big Hairy Loan
    • (44:06) - Transition to In-House CPA
    • (47:09) - Monitoring the Loan
    • (50:24) - Revealing the Loan to the Board
    • (53:57) - Board's Reaction and Consequences
    • (01:07:55) - "John Bolton's" Hardball Tactics
    • (01:13:33) - Final Resolution and Aftermath
    • (01:20:10) - Lessons Learned and Reflections

    HOW TO EARN FREE CPE

    In 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/id1562599728
    Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.app

    Questions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.

    CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS

    Greg Kyte, CPA
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyte
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/

    Caleb Newquist
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquist
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/

    Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.com

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Burned by Solar
    Oct 23 2024
    In 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 Solar(12:27) - The Solar Eclipse Generator(13:36) - Hollywood's Interest and Initial Success(25:21) - Cracks in the Business Model(29:30) - The Ponzi Scheme Unveiled(30:58) - Jeff Karpoff's Extravagant Lifestyle(32:47) - NASCAR Sponsorship and DC Solar's Rise(35:18) - The IRS and Investor Scrutiny(36:29) - Bogus Reports and Fake Leases(38:18) - Massive Deals and Manufacturing Issues(39:49) - Fraudulent Practices Unveiled(53:02) - The Whistleblower and Legal Consequences(56:57) - The Aftermath and Loose Ends(58:30) - Lessons Learned and Final ThoughtsHOW 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.comSources:The Billion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme That Hooked Warren Buffett and the U.S. Treasury [The Atlantic]Massive $1 billion solar power ponzi scheme results in the largest single-owner car collection ever auctioned by the U.S. Marshals Service — including Burt Reynolds’ Trans Am [AP]Obama Administration Announces Columbus, OH Winner of the $40 Million Smart City Challenge to Pioneer the Future of Transportation [WH]Federal agents raid home, business of Martinez resident [Martinez News-Gazette]DC Solar companies file Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Carpoffs leave leadership roles [Martinez News-Gazette]DC Solar files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, court papers show multi-million dollar debt [Martinez News-Gazette]Two plead guilty to participation in a Ponzi scheme involving $2.5 billion in transactions and $1 billion in loss [DOJ]Third Conspirator Pleads Guilty to Participation in a Ponzi Scheme Involving $2.5B in Transactions and $1B in Loss [DOJ]Fourth Conspirator Pleads Guilty to Participation in a Ponzi Scheme Involving $2.5B in Transactions and $1B in Loss [DOJ]Top Executives Plead Guilty to Participating in a Billion Dollar Ponzi Scheme—the Biggest Criminal Fraud Scheme in the History of the Eastern District of California [DOJ]Seventh Conspirator Pleads Guilty to Participation in the DC Solar Ponzi Scheme Involving $2.5B in Transactions and Nearly $1B in Loss [DOJ]DC Solar Owner Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Billion Dollar Ponzi Scheme [DOJ]DC Solar Owner Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Prison for Billion Dollar Ponzi Scheme [DOJ]Pleasant Hill man sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for billion dollar DC Solar Ponzi scheme [IRS]Vacaville Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Billion Dollar DC Solar Ponzi Scheme [DOJ]​​Nixon Peabody Gets OK For Deal With DC Solar Investors [Law360]Berkshire Takes Tax Hit as Victim of ‘Ponzi-Type’ Solar Scheme [Bloomberg]Martinez Clippers [Wikipedia] City ends Clippers license agreement [Martinez News-Gazette]Carpoff’s seized auto collection headed to auction [Martinez News-Gazette]Nearly 150 Collector Cars Seized in an FBI Raid Head to Auction [Motortrend]
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    1 hr and 8 mins