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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

This week, Leah chats with Matthew Lee and Marissa Koblitz about the Paycheck Protection Program and fraud tracking. Check out their experience and knowledge on fraud and how to track it on this week’s episode.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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 business owner and looking for content inspiration, this is definitely an episode you don't want to miss!

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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 firm Quest Research & Investigations. Before becoming an investigator Maroney was a Fulbright scholar and worked as a journalist. His work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fortune, and Frontline.

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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 Special Agent, leading extensive investigations and overseeing countless arrests, search warrants, and dismantlements of cyber threat actor sets. He has spoken on cybersecurity topics over 500 times around the world and was considered “one of the FBI’s most talented presenters.” He also serves on the Board of Advisors for an emerging cybersecurity startup, DEVCON.

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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!

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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 Karen about the divorce process and how professionals can empower clients to be prepared and make great decisions in the tough process of divorce.

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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 and details cases he has worked. He also currently creates presentations for workshops, trainings and keynote speaker engagements.

Listen in to Leah's discussion with Sgt. Walker about case he's worked; how murder and fraud investigations are similar; and why being able to talk to people is key in any investigation.

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This week's podcast episode is all about ethics! Host, Leah Wietholter, and Amanda "Jo" Erven, CPA, CFE, CIA, and cTQA discuss ethics in general, steps to developing character, where ethics and fraud intersect, and the incredible content created by Jo in her books, workbooks, and CPE trainings.

To learn more about Jo's books, workbooks and CPE training events, visit: http://www.auditconsultingeducation.com/.

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Leah Wietholter interviews crime fiction author and CPA, Mindy Mejia about her most recent novel, Strike Me Down a thriller featuring a forensic accountant. Mindy Mejia’s internationally acclaimed thrillers have been translated into over twenty languages. Her books have been picked for People’s Best New Books and listed in The Wall Street Journal’s Best New Mysteries. A CPA and graduate of the Hamline University MFA program, she lives and works in the Twin Cities.

Purchase Mindy’s book Strike Me Down here!

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