Fraudish

Keep Fighting Fraud Anyways with Melody Bruns

Dec 3, 2024
Melody Bruns, founder of Pivot Point Consulting and former FBI intelligence analyst, dives into her fascinating journey from the Bureau to the private sector. She discusses gender dynamics in embezzlement, revealing surprising differences in how men and women approach fraud. The conversation highlights AI’s influence on investigations and emphasizes the need for improved ethics training. Tune in for insightful anecdotes about networking and a captivating poem that reshapes the way we view fraud!
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ADVICE

Ethics Training

  • Provide ethics training at an earlier age than college.
  • Emphasize ethics in all aspects of life, not just from parents.
INSIGHT

Embezzlement Teamwork

  • Men and women embezzle better together, combining their different skills.
  • This mirrors how their complementary strengths work in other areas of life.
INSIGHT

Gender Disparity in White-Collar Crime

  • Women in white-collar crime tend not to profit as much as men.
  • They often possess technical skills and are used by men, similar to mafia dynamics.
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