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When investigative journalist Dan McCrum first came across Wirecard, the hot new tech company that looked poised to challenge Silicon Valley, it all looked a little too good to be true: offices were sprouting up all over the world, and they were reporting runaway growth. In the space of a few short years, the company had come from nowhere to overtake industry giants like Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank on the stock market. As McCrum began to dig deeper, he encountered a story stranger and more compelling than he could have imagined.

Building confidence is essential to fighting imposter syndrome and silencing your inner critic. Do you doubt your abilities and feel like a fraud in your own life? There are five common competence types of imposter syndrome. The perfectionist, the superwoman/man, the expert, the natural genius, and the soloist. Learn to change these negative thought patterns and replace them with positive ones. Find validation from within and surrender to not knowing everything. Fight the fear of looking incompetent and know that there is strength in asking for help.

Do you sometimes feel like a fraud at work, despite years of training and experience? Do you feel like it's pure luck that people can’t see your incompetence? Are you worried that one day, people will find out that you’re really just faking it? If you answered a resounding yes to these questions, then you might be experiencing imposter syndrome.

This is not an imposter syndrome book. It is the book that will convince you to ditch the term forever. My own thoughts of the Imposter Phenomenon almost made me quit before I got started. I almost gave up on my career before there ever was one. I almost gave up on myself. In You Are (Not) a Fraud, I invite you to come with me as I share some of the hidden data behind the Imposter Phenomenon. Come with me as I tell you the stories that can help you understand that it's not the imposter "syndrome"! We can all understand what true imposters are.

The United States has always proved an inviting home for boosters, sharp dealers, and outright swindlers. Worship of entrepreneurial freedom has complicated the task of distinguishing aggressive salesmanship from unacceptable deceit, especially on the frontiers of innovation. At the same time, competitive pressures have often nudged respectable firms to embrace deception. As a result, fraud has been a key feature of American business since its beginnings.

The world--famous former con artist and bestselling author of Catch Me if You Can now reveals the mind--boggling tricks of the scam trade--with advice that has made him one of America's most sought--after fraud--prevention experts. "I had as much knowledge as any man alive concerning the...

In Fool Me Once, renowned expert Kelly Richmond Pope shows fraud in action, uncovering what makes perps tick, victims so gullible, and whistleblowers so morally righteous, while also encouraging us to look at our own behaviors and motivations in the hopes of protecting ourselves and our companies.

By the time you finish this book, you'll have a better understanding of—and perhaps more compassion for—perpetrators; a renewed connection to victims; and an appreciation for those who blow the whistle.

Brought to you by Penguin. Why is the Berlin Brandenburg Airport ten years behind schedule and nearly four billion euros over budget? And what possessed Kenya's government to spend a whopping $35 million on a chain link fence just six miles long? In this hilarious, fascinating and insightful...

This audiobook explains the scientific tools and techniques that revealed the century's biggest food fraud scams. It looks in detail at the biggest scams in recent times; drawing on the lead author's extensive experience at the forefront of the fight against these fraudsters, it goes on to explore the arms race between scientists and adulterers as better techniques for detection spur more creative and sophisticated means of adulteration.

Dive into the murky world of white-collar crime and corporate deceit with The Fraud Files. 🕵️‍♂️Every week, we pull back the curtain on the most audacious and shocking business scams, financial frauds, and Ponzi schemes that cost people billions. 💰 From the slick, high-stakes maneuvers of Wall Street con artists to the simple, pervasive tricks targeting small business owners, we analyze the schemes, investigate the perpetrators, and uncover the red flags you need to know. 🚩Join us to learn how these crimes were committed, why people fell for them, and, most importantly, how ...

Fraud On The Go is the show for fraud fighters on the frontlines of the gig economy. In each episode, we sit down with experts from delivery and ride sharing platforms to uncover how they’re fighting fraud at scale — and what it really takes to beat fraudsters at their own game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Studying abroad is a wonderful opportunity, but only if you take the right path. The red flags shared by Amit Kakkar can help every student stay safe and make better decisions.If you’re planning to go abroad, remember: Ask questions Verify documents Never believe in shortcutsYour future is valuable—protect it by staying alert.

The Real Fall of Union Carbide: Fraud, Corruption, and Mismanagement delves into the hidden story of how one of the world’s leading chemical corporations fell from grace. As Union Carbide rose to prominence for its innovation and safety record, it concealed a culture of greed and corruption behind its polished image. Told by a former U.S Treasury Special Agent and Union Carbide's Manager of Special Investigations, the book uncovers a web of fraud, bribery, and negligence within management, ultimately leading to the tragic Bhopal disaster and a total collapse of public trust.

Welcome! This podcast is the pursuit of a dream. Fraud to Fearless was sparked by the belief that deep down, we all know there’s more waiting for us in this one wild and beautiful life. After meeting in graduate school at Utah State University, we (Brooke and Hayden) made a promise: one day, we’d build something together that mattered. Something that would have positive impact on people’s lives and empower others to live with courage, authenticity, and purpose. Today, that promise comes to life and is now available to you.What started as a passion project has become a movement. The ...

To Catch a Fraudster is a podcast for eCommerce merchants and enterprise security professionals who dream of vengeance on the thieves, hackers, and con artists stealing their revenue and customer data. Merchant Fraud Journal interviews the entrepreneurs, fraud experts, and corporate leaders on the front lines of the war against fraud. Join us to hear their real-world stories about the weird, the bold, and the infuriating of fraudster attacks. Learn from the mistakes of others and implement the tactics, strategies, and technologies you need to secure your store or protect your corporate systems...

This eBook will explore how AI-powered fraud prevention works, the types of fraud it can detect, and the benefits it brings. We’ll delve into real-life case studies, offer implementation tips, and look at future trends in AI-driven cybersecurity. The goal is to provide an informative yet accessible guide for small business owners, IT professionals, and executives on securing your business in a digital world through AI-powered fraud prevention.

Fraud Forward is a banking-focused podcast bringing together fraud fighters, risk leaders, and financial crime experts to explore how fraud is evolving, and how financial institutions must adapt. Each episode features practical, candid conversations with teams in the trenches, covering strategy, governance, prevention, and recovery. Rather than chasing headlines, Fraud Forward focuses on what’s working, what’s changing, and what fraud leaders need to prepare for as financial crime accelerates. This is where banking comes together to challenge assumptions, pressure-test controls, and move ...

Why are you are you eating diet foods and getting fatter? Why do you still have cellulite even though you eat "healthy"? Why don't you know what you are eating, even when you read the label? Why does the obesity rate in America keep climbing, even though the weight-loss market is a $300 billion industry? It is because food manufacturers, the media, nutritionists, trainers, medical professionals, health inspectors, and people like Jeff Scot Philips collude for profits and are: big fat food liars.

Amit Kakkar Visa Fraud Awareness Leader & Trusted Visa Consultant Amit Kakkar, a seasoned Visa Consultant based in Chandigarh, is taking a bold and proactive stand against visa fraud by promoting awareness and integrity in the immigration space. With extensive experience and a deep understanding of visa processes, he has guided thousands toward genuine global opportunities. Through his venture, Easy Visa, Amit is working tirelessly to make immigration services more transparent, ethical, and client-focused. His commitment to honesty and education is helping people avoid fraudulent traps and ...

The typical organization loses a staggering five percent of its annual revenue to fraud. Traditional fraud investigations focus on the breakdown of internal controls, but what happens when the human beings forming a key component of that chain of control are inherently dishonest? This book tells you how to recognize the characteristics and behavioral patterns of potential fraudsters who are entrusted with safeguarding corporate assets.