The Pat Kenny Show A new podcast chronicling the serial fraudster, Amy McAuley
Nov 6, 2025
Stephen Breen, Crime Editor at the Irish Sun and producer of 'Unravelling Amy,' delves into the bizarre world of Amy McAuley, a serial fraudster. Breen reveals how McAuley scammed a mental health charity and even faked her own death to evade justice. The discussion covers her history of deceit, including a 2018 fraudulent loan application and various smaller scams. Learn how detectives pieced together her trail of lies, leading to her eventual arrest and conviction in 2023 for theft and deception.
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Charming Planner Behind Repeated Frauds
- Amy McAuley combined likability and planning to repeatedly exploit trust across roles and relationships.
- Stephen Breen highlights her finance background and charm as keys enabling her long-running frauds.
Early Big Embezzlement Case
- In 2015 Amy received a two-year suspended sentence after defrauding a German company of €132,000 while working in its finance department.
- The guards believed she may have committed earlier frauds and only some money was recovered.
Invoice Redirect Modus Operandi
- Amy used 'invoice redirect' tactics, telling clients to change payment details and diverting funds into her accounts.
- Her role in finance let her build trust and craft convincing payment-change narratives.