Fraud in the Office

Send us Fan MailIn 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 made the fraud possible. Featuring examples from healthcare and government fraud, discussions around the FBI's new Most Wanted Fraudsters list, and lessons in governance, identity management, segregation of duties, and accountability, this episode asks a difficult question:Should accountability stop with the fraudster, or should it also include those responsible for designing and maintaining systems with preventable control weaknesses?An ounce of prevention isn't just worth a pound of cure—it may be worth hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars.Support the showFind us on all streaming platforms! Check out our sponsor 1Trooper on LinkedIn @1TrooperAnd don’t forget to subscribe!

Send us Fan MailIn 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 controls, governance, and verification in the AI era. The discussion also highlights how modern audit technologies like IAStream can help organizations detect anomalies faster and strengthen fraud prevention before losses spiral out of control. And yes — on the Fraud in the Office website, you can also take the free AI Replaceable Meter (AIrm) assessment to see how likely your job could be replaced by AI. Support the showFind us on all streaming platforms! Check out our sponsor 1Trooper on LinkedIn @1TrooperAnd don’t forget to subscribe!

Send us Fan MailIn 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 risk when transparency and controls fall short.The conversation highlights a critical theme: when mission, messaging, and money don’t align, trust erodes quickly. From nonprofit governance to real-world fraud prevention, the hosts unpack key lessons around oversight, accountability, and ethical responsibility.Plus, a lighter, but important, segment on teaching kids about money, generosity, and doing the right thing early.Support the showFind us on all streaming platforms! Check out our sponsor 1Trooper on LinkedIn @1TrooperAnd don’t forget to subscribe!