The Data Sleuth Podcast

On this week's episode of the Investigation Game, Leah talks with Tracy Coenen about her take on the multi-level marketing industry. After working as a distributor for a well-known multi-level marketing company only to break even on her buy in, Coenen has used her expertise as a fraud investigator to highlight the scam that most people don't know about. Listen in to understand how this model often...

On this week's episode of the Investigation Game Podcast, Kelly Paxton sits with us once again to discuss her book, Embezzlement: How to Detect, Prevent and Investigate Pink-Collar Crime. As well as the importance of self branding in today's social media driven world. Kelly Paxton has more than 20 years of investigative experience. Kelly is a Certified Fraud Examiner, Private Investigator, author,...

On this week's episode of The Investigation Game Podcast we talk with Seena Ghaznavi and Justin Williams about their Podcast as well as their show's current focus, Enron. Their podcast, Fraudsters, covers all types of fraud on their show across several different industries. On this episode we discuss their deep dive into Enron. Seena is a producer/non-practicing lawyer and Justin is a professor of...

On this week's episode of the Investigation Game, Leah talks with Rick Roybal about an article he recently wrote for the ACFE's Fraud Magazine, "Keys to the Kingdom: Oil field Fraud." As well as a discussion on what Roybal has seen in his career as a fraud examiner in the Oil and Gas Industry. Join us now to learn about how companies can avoid vendor fraud. Vendor-Risk Management “activist”, autho...

In this episode of the Investigation Game Leah talks with Matthew Spaier about his work as an investigator and his path to where he is today. Join as they discuss his work in accident site photography and personal injury along with the types of clients that contact him and how future investigators interested in the field can get into the industry! Matthew Spaier is the owner of Satellite Investiga...

Small construction businesses are no exception to the risks of fraud common in small businesses. On this week’s episode, Leah talks with Nicole Landau to discuss different types of fraud in construction businesses and how businesses can maintain their internal controls to avoid these situations. Nicole Landau, CFE, Owner of Landau Consulting Solutions, is a business owner, Certified Fraud Examiner...

Want to know how to improve efficiency when looking for anomalies in data or using data analytics to find potential fraudulent transactions? This week, Leah visits with data analytics guru, Trent Russell, to discuss these things and more! Trent Russell is the Founder of Greenskies Analytics. Prior to Greenskies he began his career in Ernst & Youngs’ IT Risk Assurance practice where he served m...

If you've ever wondered about international investigations, then you won't want to miss Leah's interview with Michael Olver, CEO of Pacific Strategies and Assessments based in Dubai. Leah and Michael discuss international due diligence, international investigations, and challenges working internationally during the pandemic. Michael Olver joined Pacific Strategies and Assessments from a well-known...

In this episode, Leah interviews Matt Davis, an investigator with the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System. Matt and Leah discuss death investigations, criminal defense, and DUI case analyses. If you want to learn more about niche investigator careers, you won't want to miss this one! Matt Davis is a career investigator who has handled all types of investigations, from charges of DUI to Homicide, as w...

Have you wondered how much fraud exists in the Paycheck Protection Program? Matthew Lee and Marissa Koblitz Kingman have too and have been tracking the fraud cases prosecuted since May 2020. Join Leah as she interviews Matt and Marissa about their research, resources, and other implications of fraud against the government in relation to the PPP loan. Matthew D. Lee is a partner and Co-Chair of the...

This week, Leah chats with Scott Fulmer about surveillance techniques and counterfeit goods investigations. If you've ever wanted to learn more about either, you will not want to miss this episode and opportunity to learn from one of the best! Scott Fulmer is a 30-year veteran Utah private investigator and the principal at Intermountain PI, based in Salt Lake City.  He hosts the Intermountain PI P...

For the last episode of the year, the Workman Forensics Team talks about this year's most prominent Christmas scams and how to avoid them. Leah, Megan, Alycia, and Rachel explain scams ranging from phishing schemes to fake virtual markets. Make sure you shop with caution this season and have a great holiday! Links to Phishing Scheme info mentioned in the episode:Phishing Quiz -  https://phishingqu...

On this week's episode, Leah talks with Philip Segal about his experience as a journalist and attorney. They dive into how Phil's previous role as a journalist has shaped the way he works cases as an attorney. Philip Segal is a New York attorney and the founder of Charles Griffin Intelligence, with extensive experience in corporate investigations in the United States for AMLAW 100 law firms and Fo...

On today's episode, Leah interviews David Malamed, Jennifer Ford-Smith CFE, CAMS, CFCS, and Nicole Landau, CFE. In a three part interview, Leah asks each guest about the path that led them to their career and advice they have for future investigators. Connect with David MalamedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forensicaccountant/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qe22GHeueRWvsAt5Rn0GQ...

This week on The Investigation Game podcast, Leah chats with Brian Willingham, PI, CFE about all things private investigation including his origin story, practice management, favorite case stories, and OSINT. This is an inspiring conversation that will have you eager to round up new cases and get to work!   Brian Willingham is a father of two amazing kids, husband to an amazing wife, beer lover, l...

As fraud fighters, we can get so focused on fraud, investigations, prevention, awareness, and schemes that we forget it's important to tell people what it is that we do. In this week's episode, Leah interviews David Weaver, Senior Product Marketing Specialist for INFORM's RiskShield software, about the fraud fighting industry and recommendations for great content marketing. If you're a small busin...

In this week's episode, Leah has the opportunity to interview Tyler Maroney, PI and author of The Modern Detective. Tyler's new book is a must-read as it provides entertaining real-world private investigator stories mixed with advice and tricks and tips of the trade. Tyler Maroney has worked as a private investigator at Kroll, the Mintz Group, and now as co-founder of the private investigations fi...

This week, Leah has a practical real-world conversation about cyber crime with former FBI agent, Michael F.D. Anaya. Michael is currently the Head of Cyber Risk at Expanse (one of Forbes 25 fastest-growing venture-backed startups). He leads a team of skilled analysts who reduce the attack surface of large Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. He also has 14 years of FBI experience as a Sp...

Have you ever wondered where internal audit functions and fraud investigations intersect? How they're different? On this week's episode of The Investigation Game Podcast, Leah interviews Jami Shine, Corporate and IT Audit Manager for QuikTrip Corporation about this very topic. Join us either via audio or video this week wherever you listen to podcasts or YouTube! Jami Shine graduated summa cum lau...

Join Leah and Alycia as they live stream this week's minisode about "Growing and Working through Burnout by Scaling". To read more about this topic, visit the Workman Forensics blog and Leah's post: http://www.workmanforensics.com/workman-forensics-blog/growth-through-scaling Link to Furute Firm: https://futurefirm.co/   Subscribe to Workman Forensics: http://bit.ly/2Qrna20 LIKE us on Facebook: ht...

Karen Covy is a divorce advisor, attorney, and coach in Chicago, IL. She has been a divorce professional for over 25 years and is committed to helping people divorce more amicably and affordably. She is the author of When Happily Ever After Ends: How to Survive Your Divorce Emotionally, Financially, and Legally and is the creator of the Divorce Road Map 2.0. Listen now to Leah's conversation with...

As part of our theme for the week "then vs. now," Alycia interviewed Rachel Organist. Rachel started her career off in the oil and gas industry where she was out in the field exploring landscapes in order to collect data. Today, she explores bank accounts and expenses for her data.   To find our more about Rachel's career, read her blog post from the week: www.workmanforensics.com/workman-forensic...

On this episode of The Investigation Game Podcast, Leah interviews Retired Sgt. David Walker of the Tulsa Police Department. Sgt. Walker was featured on A&E's First 48. Sgt. Walker was employed by the Tulsa Police Department starting in 1982 working patrol, undercover, burglary, robbery and homicide. Sgt. Walker now hosts a true crime podcast, "Solve 'Em When You Get 'Em" on which he describes...

On this week's minisode Leah and Alycia discuss #dontwaitonawhistleblower and how Leah came up with the concept, Data Sleuth.   Data Sleuth Resources:Minisode 2: https://youtu.be/b_TbuMMqv0s Minisode 8: https://youtu.be/SuYbxxmmXMU Minisode 9: https://youtu.be/e714oxW-0C8 Minisode 17: https://youtu.be/L96_uy54Zvc Minisode 18: https://youtu.be/KsEXOf7NuS0 Episode 33: https://youtu.be/M_EYiVzzyWw Be...

On this week's episode of The Investigation Game Podcast, Leah interviews Rick Mulvey, CPA, forensic accountant and owner of Olde Green Consulting in Albany, NY and New York City. Rick has been a CPA and corporate controller for over 30 years with experience in embezzlement investigations, business valuations, and litigation support. Rick is also the author of the book The Fraud Within: Workplace...