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Hosted by Garth Sheriff and Josh Sager · true crime · EN
Every week on The Fraud Complex, we pull back the curtain on the world's most audacious real-life fraud cases and shocking betrayals. Why do we fall for it? And what's left when the facade falls away? Join CPA Garth Sheriff alongside comedian Josh Sager for sharp, unfiltered perspectives that expose the schemes and the masterminds. If you're fascinated by how deception really happens and want to protect yourself from becoming prey, you've found your show.
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Signup to Generate a PitchEvery week on The Fraud Complex, we pull back the curtain on the world's most audacious real-life fraud cases and shocking betrayals. Why do we fall for it? And what's left when the facade falls away? Join CPA Garth Sheriff alongside comedian Josh Sager for sharp, unfiltered perspectives that expose the schemes and the masterminds.
The Fraud Complex is hosted by Garth Sheriff and Josh Sager. The show has published 19 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Sad Gilmore" (14 August 2026, 34 minutes), "It Happened To Me" (27 July 2026, 48 minutes), and "Chasing Gold: Steven D'Souza on the Pearson Heist" (16 June 2026, 59 minutes).
The Fraud Complex publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 19 episodes.
Booking probability for The Fraud Complex is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Fraud Complex requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Fraud Complex's contact route on record: verified email.
Garth Sheriff and Josh Sager hosts The Fraud Complex, a true crime podcast with 19 episodes published.
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Episode #1
Golf Fraud Gone Viral: The Fake Hole-in-One and the Endless Consequences In this emergency episode of The Fraud Complex, the hosts discuss how cheating can feel low-stakes in games like cards or Monopoly but can spiral...
Episode #16
After his mother's death in 2022, banking and finance veteran Chip Wallace used his 15+ years in financial services to reconstruct four years of exploitation by his mother's professional caregiver — someone hired for...
Garth and Josh revisit the case that launched The Fraud Complex — the 2023 Toronto Pearson Airport gold heist, the largest gold theft in Canadian history. To mark the occasion, they bring in the journalist who broke the...
Episode #14
Garth and Josh dive into a wild true crime fraud case ripped from recent headlines: a $20 million insurance fraud scheme allegedly orchestrated on the slopes of Mount Everest (or as they learn — Eve-rest ). Sherpas and...
Episode #13
A special crossover podcast with our friends, Jay and Amy, hosts of “The Sitcom Study”. In this episode, we go through three classic sitcoms that centered on a fraud committed against or (in the case of Sunny) by the...
Episode #12
Josh and Garth talk about Office Space and the fraud that was inspired by it (or was it inspired by Superman 3???) Sources:https://screenrant.com/best-quotes-office...
Episode #11
When Charlie breaks bad – and not Charlie Brown. This fraud story has it all – government forms (FAFSA), a charismatic fraudster, and, of course, pilates. Sources: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa...
Episode #1
There is a shame that comes with getting scammed or defrauded. Victims often don’t want to talk about it because of this shame which has another consequence of not educating people about the fraud, so it doesn’t happen...
Episode #9
In season finale of The Fraud Complex hosts Garth Sheriff and Josh Seger discuss a recent cheating scandal involving CPAs in the Netherlands. They explore the broader implications of such misconduct and its relevance to...
Episode #8
Uncover the sticky details of the world’s most Canadian crime, where thieves siphoned $18 million in liquid gold from the Global Strategic Maple Syrup Reserve and left nothing behind but water-filled barrels. Sources...
Episode #7
Join Garth and Josh as they welcome their very first guest, Kelly Paxton, known as the "Pink Collar Crime Lady" and host of the Fraudish podcast. Together, they unpack the massive fraud committed by Rita Crundwell...
Episode #6
Garth Sheriff and Josh Sager discuss a recent high-profile heist at the Louvre, theorize an inside job, draw parallels with other heists, and analyze the implications for internal controls and vulnerabilities, wrapping...
Episode #5
A bizarre case of suspect property fraud—or SPF—unravels after multiple luxury car owners file claims for their vehicles' interiors being destroyed by a bear in Lake Arrowhead, California. Attention CPAs: Like our...
Episode #4
They stole a lotto ticket, won big, then lost everything. A significant lottery fraud case in Ontario, Canada, centering on a $12.5 million Super 7 jackpot. Sources: CBC Documentary Series The Fifth Estate - Lucky Seven...
Episode #3
Garth and Josh discuss the elaborate Ponzi scheme perpetrated by Philip Elvin Riehl who stole $60 million from the Mennonite and Amish communities for Berks County, Pennsylvania. Two friends unpack wild true crime fraud...
Episode #2
This week, Garth covers the “invisible” accountant who stole 17 million from a fruitcake fortune. Josh opens a “surprise” package. Attention CPAs: Like our podcast and need credit hours to meet NASBA Guidelines? Meet...
In the inaugural episode of 'The Fraud Complex' podcast, hosts Garth Sheriff, a CPA and CIA, and Josh Sager, an actor and comedian, delve into the details of an astonishing gold heist that took place at Toronto Pearson...
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