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Rita Crundwell's Scheme
- Rita Crundwell embezzled $53.7 million from Dixon, Illinois, over 20 years.
- She flaunted her wealth, breeding champion horses, making people believe she had inherited money.
Fraud is Common
- Crundwell's case, while extreme, highlights a common issue: fraud is widespread and comes in different forms.
- Many smaller frauds occur regularly, often going unnoticed.
Types of Perpetrators
- Perpetrators aren't always driven by greed; motivations vary.
- Pope identifies three types: intentional, accidental, and righteous.