Published Jul 1, 2022

How to Spot a Fraud When Everyone's Against You

Amidst adversity, journalists Dan McCrum and Paul Murphy reveal their gripping investigation into the Wirecard scandal, uncovering systemic fraud with the help of short sellers and highlighting the colossal struggles faced when media and authorities are aligned against truth-seekers.

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How to Spot a Fraud When Everyone's Against You

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Wirecard's Intriguing Characters

Uncovering Financial Fraud

Trust and Fraud

Unraveling Wirecard

Auditors' Blindness

Wirecard's Strange Reaction

Wirecard's Downfall

Twitter Handles

Wirecard Fraud Insights

Short Sellers' Insights

Corporate Fraud Insights

Uncovering Wirecard

Wirecard Fraud Exposed

Wirecard's Internal Investigation

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Challenges in Journalism

Role of Short Sellers

Wirecard Fraud

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How to Spot a Fraud When Everyone's Against You

Topics covered

Popular Clips

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Challenges in Journalism

Role of Short SellersDan McCrum and Paul Murphy recount their relentless pursuit to uncover the truth behind Wirecard's fraudulent activities. They highlight the crucial role short sellers played in tipping them off and the challenges faced in convincing others of the company's deceit.

Role of Short Sellers

Wirecard FraudDan McCrum and Paul Murphy from the Financial Times recount their relentless pursuit to expose Wirecard's fraudulent activities. Their investigation unveiled a web of deceit within the German fintech giant, leading to its dramatic collapse.

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