Fraud in the Office

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...

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 fr...

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...

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 platfor...

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 lea...

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 billion...

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 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 Med...

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 u...

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,...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Matthew and Mark dive into a shocking wave of new fraud stories that all hit the headlines this week —and every one of them exposes the same weak points: identity, responsibility, and accountability. We break down the latest GAO report revealing massive vulnerabilities in Obamacare Marketplace plans—fake identities getting approved, stolen Social Secur...

Send us Fan Mail In Season 3, Episode 4 of Fraud in the Office , the Fraud Bros break down the unbelievable story of two MIT-educated brothers who allegedly executed a $25M crypto heist in just 12 seconds . This first-of-its-kind scheme exposed critical weaknesses in the blockchain ecosystem, challenged assumptions about crypto security, and showed how intelligence, opportunity, and access can be...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts delve into a shocking insider trading scandal involving the NBA, where organized crime intersects with professional basketball. They discuss the details of the schemes, the players involved, and the motivations behind such risky behavior. The conversation highlights the implications of integrity in sports and the legal challenges faced by those implicate...

Send us Fan Mail Two stars. Two scandals. One theme: misplaced trust. This week, the Fraud Bros unpack how Taylor Swift’s ex-manager and Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter remind us that fraud doesn’t care about fame — only opportunity. And always, 95% entertainment, 5% prevention. Support the show Find us on all streaming platforms!  Check out our sponsor 1Trooper on LinkedIn @1Trooper And don’t forget...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Fraud in the Office', hosts Matthew and Mark Rekers discuss the return of the podcast, the format, and the inspiration behind it. They delve into the scandal surrounding influencer Chiara Ferragni and the fraudulent practices linked to her charity cake sales, highlighting the issues of trust and transparency in influencer marketing. The conversation e...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I’m Matthew Rekers alongside the Hairless Bald Eagle, Jeff Hare, and the charming and available voice of reason Kacey V.  How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies? Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW. This week’s episode Negative ROI. The Rhino Onwa...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I’m Matthew Rekers alongside the Bold Bald Eagle, Jeff Hare, with no hair and the much-needed voice of reason Kacey V. How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies? Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW. This week’s episode Big Cat Phishing. This week we...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I’m Matthew Rekers alongside the truly heroic Ironman 2, Jeff Hare with no hair, and the oh so charming, voice of reason Kacey V. How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies? Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW. This week’s episode Deepfake Out. AI tur...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I’m Matthew Rekers alongside the truly heroic Ironman 2, Jeff Hare with no hair, and the oh so charming, voice of reason Kacey V.  How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies? Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW. This week’s episode A Bit Conned. Last...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I’m Matthew Rekers alongside the Ironman 2, Jeff Hare, and the voice of reason Kacey V.  How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies?  Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW.  This week’s episode Better Call Conn. One might call Social Security the bigges...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I’m Matthew Rekers alongside the bald eagle, Jeff Hare, and the voice of reason Kacey V.   How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies? Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW.  This week’s episode is Meet the Cast. We'll talk about Fraud in the Offic...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I’m Matthew Rekers alongside Jeff Hare, the infamous Bald Eagle, and the voice of reason Kacey V.  How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies?  Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW.  This week’s episode is Fraud or Not. We will take a scenario, review...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I’m Matthew Rekers alongside the Ironman 2, Jeff Hare, and the voice of reason Kacey V. How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies. Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW. This week’s episode is Crypto Dexter. A thief of other thieves and other bad guys....

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I’m Matthew Rekers alongside the aged sage and master of the clouds Jeff Hare, the bald eagle and our much-needed voice of reason 95% of the time Kacey V.  How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies? Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW. This week’s ep...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to FRAUD IN THE OFFICE –a true fraud podcast. I’m Matthew Rekers alongside the bald eagle in the clouds Jeff Hare and our “it is only illegal if you get caught” Kacey V.  How do ordinary people steal extraordinary amounts of money from big companies?  Tune into FRAUD IN THE OFFICE and discover the WHO, THE HOW, and THE WHAT NOW. This week’s episode is Fixin Dixon.  That is...