Fraud Part 1: Unmasked: Perpetrators, Prey, and Red Flags - Cool Careers in Accounting Ep. 25

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Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope joins host Mike Potenza to unpack fraud’s ecosystem: the fraud triangle of pressure, opportunity, and rationalization, and the three perpetrator types—intentional, accidental, and righteous. They explore high-profile cases like Bernie Madoff and Enron, to the chilling Robert Courtney chemotherapy dilution scheme, along with everyday scams like receipt “shop listing.” Pope frames victims as innocent bystanders and organizational targets, warning how trust, weak controls, and new tech like deepfakes fuel risk. Join us for practical takeaways on how you can watch for red flags and strengthen controls to prevent fraud.

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00:00 Introduction to Fraud and Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope
01:17 The Journey of Writing 'Fool Me Once'
02:55 What prompted you to write a book during the COVID-19 pandemic?
04:18 The Fraud Triangle and Rationalization
07:47 What is the fraud triangle and how does it relate to fraud cases?
12:36 Justification and Consequences of Fraud
16:32 Fraud Victims and Vulnerabilities
27:15 Exploring Accidental Fraud
33:06 Modern Fraud Challenges and Technology Risks
39:08 Conclusion and Call to Action