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The best-selling classic from the “Sherlock Holmes of Accounting” - updated to reflect the key case studies and most important lessons from the past quarter century.

From a famous actor and an experienced journalist, a wildly entertaining debunking of cryptocurrency, one of the greatest frauds in history and on course for a spectacular crash.

History is full of sensational financial frauds and scams. Enron was forced to declare bankruptcy after allegations of massive accounting fraud, wiping out $78 billion in stock market value. Bernie Madoff, the largest individual fraudster in history, built a $65 billion Ponzi scheme that ultimately resulted in his being sentenced to 150 years in prison. People from all walks of life have been scammed out of their money.

In 2009, Notts County FC were on the brink of bankruptcy when they were taken over by a mysterious company supposedly backed by the Bahraini royal family. The club was promised millions of pounds worth of investment and a list of marquee players, including Sol Campbell and Kasper Schmeichel were signed, in a recruitment drive led by former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson, who was appointed to take the club all the way to the Premier League.

While there are high-quality manuals for conducting digital examinations on a device or network that has been hacked, the Cybercrime Investigators Handbook is the first guide on how to commence an investigation from the location the offence occurred and collect the evidence necessary to locate and prosecute the offender. This valuable contribution to the field teaches listeners to locate, lawfully seize, preserve, examine, interpret, and manage the technical evidence that is vital for effective cybercrime investigation.

Catching Fraud and Valuation Miscalculation is hosted by Maria Tsennykh, a seasoned consultant specializing in valuations, forensic accounting, and fraud prevention. Stemming from her expansive career and unwavering dedication to ethical business practices, Maria speaks about the art and science of valuation and forensic accounting to empower her audience with tools to outsmart financial crime, manage risk, and maximize value with integrity. In each episode, Maria and guests draw on their extensive experiences to uncover the intricate world of fraud prevention and detection, and valuation best...

In How to Smell a Rat, Ken Fisher takes an engaging and informative look at recent and historic examples of fraudsters, how they operated, and how they can be easily avoided. Fisher explains for listeners the quick, identifiable features of potential financial fraudsters. You will learn the questions to ask when assessing a money manager and how to spot red flags.

Sam Bankman-Fried—better known as SBF—was at the top of the world and lauded as a leading figure in cryptocurrency, an industry whose popularity has exploded over the past few years. He was being compared to the legendary financier J.P. Morgan and sometimes even rumored to have the potential to become the world’s first trillionaire. He built a crypto empire with trading firm Alameda Research and crypto exchange FTX, which became one of the world’s largest. He attracted leading investors and walked the corridors of power in Congress. Then, seemingly within days, everything collapsed.

This is the story of a man caught in the middle of a huge American destabilising operation, illustrating the secret economic war that the United States is waging against developed nations across the world. In 2014, France lost part of the control of its nuclear power plants to the United States. Frédéric Pierucci, former senior executive of one of Alstom's subsidiaries, found himself at the heart of this state scandal. His story goes to the very heart of a $12 billion thriller that illustrates the secret economic war that the United States is waging in Europe.

In Catch Me if You Can, Frank W. Abagnale recounted his youthful career as a master imposter and forger. In The Art of the Steal, Abagnale tells the remarkable story of how he parlayed his knowledge of cons and scams into a successful career as a consultant on preventing financial foul play—while showing you how to identify and outsmart perpetrators of fraud.

Billions of dollars stolen from citizens are circling the globe, enriching powerful individuals, altering political outcomes, and disadvantaging everyday people. News headlines provide glimpses of how this corruption works and why it matters: President Trump's businesses struck deals with oligarchs and sold property to secretive shell companies; the Panama Papers leak triggered investigations in 79 countries; and corruption scandals toppled heads of state in Brazil, South Africa, and South Korea. But how do these pieces fit together?

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”.

The F Word explores the world of fraud with forensic accountant Dave Oswald. From uncovering financial deception to sharing real-life cases and expert insights, this podcast takes a deep dive into the strategies and stories behind fraud prevention and resolution. Whether you’re a business owner, lawyer, or just curious about the hidden side of finance, The F Word offers compelling discussions and valuable lessons to help you stay one step ahead.

In 2011 MetLife Mature Market Institute estimated that financial abuse robbed elder Americans of an estimated $2.9 billion in 2010, and that was up significantly from 2008. If have a family member or friend that's a senior citizen, you must see this quick and easy-to-listen-to book. It could save you and others huge amounts of money and aggravation.

Jährlich verlieren deutsche Anleger Milliarden durch dubiose Finanzprodukte und falsche Versprechen. Doch das muss nicht sein! Dieses Buch vermittelt Ihnen, wie Sie betrügerische Angebote erkennen und sich effektiv vor Verlusten und neuen Finanzkrisen schützen. In Zeiten niedriger Zinsen und hohem Anlagedruck fallen viele auf unrealistische Renditeversprechen herein.

Bribery and Corruption Casebook: The View From Under the Table is a one-of-a-kind collection of actual cases written by the fraud examiners who investigated them. These stories were hand-selected from hundreds of submissions and together form a comprehensive, enlightening, and entertaining picture of the many types of bribery and corruption cases in varied industries throughout the world. Each case outlines how the bribe or corruption was engineered, how it was investigated, and how perpetrators were brought to justice.

”Ad Fraud Chronicles” is a deep-dive podcast series dedicated to unraveling the complex history of advertising fraud in the digital age. Each episode explores a significant case of ad fraud, from early click fraud schemes to sophisticated botnets and AI-driven scams. Hosted by industry experts, the podcast provides insightful analysis, interviews with key players, and discussions on the evolving tactics of fraudsters. Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how ad fraud has impacted businesses, the advertising ecosystem, and consumer trust. By examining high-profile cases and ...

Fraud Boxer is a podcast dedicated to fraud prevention, payments, and cybersecurity professionals and their industry. Jordan Harris hosts conversations, with his co-hosts Cambria Valente on ”Fraud Focus” and Jacqueline Chilton on ”Payments Corner,” on relevant topics for people in the industry and interview guests from merchants and solution providers to provide insights into a constantly evolving technical space!

Fraud Force shares examples of some of the most common fraud tactics being used to obtain personal, confidential, and financial information – and the signs to look for to avoid becoming a victim. Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit

Join us to hear about crime families, penny stock boiler rooms, international money launderers, narco-traffickers, oligarchs, dictators, warlords, and kleptocrats. The Fraud Eats Strategy series is the distillation of experiences, whether it's an accounting scandal, arrests, search warrants, loss of market cap, or all of those things at once – one thing is sure. Failure to consider fraud and corruption risk can upend your strategy and lead to disaster.