The Fraud Complex Named One of the Best Con Artist Podcasts — Here’s What Makes It Different
There is no shortage of true crime podcasts. There is, however, a significant shortage of ones that can teach you something useful while they entertain you — and do both without making you feel like you’re sitting through a lecture.
That’s the gap The Fraud Complex fills, and it’s exactly why the show has just been recognized by MillionPodcasts.com as one of the best con artist podcasts available today.
What Is The Fraud Complex?
Hosted by Garth Sheriff and Josh Sager, The Fraud Complex is a weekly podcast that digs into the world’s most audacious real-life fraud cases and shocking financial betrayals. From a $15 million airport gold heist at Toronto Pearson to a $60 million Ponzi scheme targeting Amish communities in Pennsylvania, the show covers cases that are jaw-dropping in scope and surprisingly revealing about human nature.
The core question driving every episode: Why do we fall for it?
The Duo That Makes It Work
What truly sets The Fraud Complex apart is its hosting combination. Garth Sheriff is a CPA, CIA, and CFE with over 20 years of experience in assurance and professional education. He’s also a trained improviser and graduate of The Second City — and it shows. Josh Sager is an actor, writer, and comedian whose background in performance makes even the most complex financial schemes feel accessible and entertaining.
It’s a pairing that shouldn’t work on paper, but does in practice. The result is a show that’s sharp and analytically credible without being dry, and genuinely funny without losing the weight of the subject matter. As the show describes itself: “True crime fraud stories — without the murders.”
Why the MillionPodcasts Recognition Matters
Being included on MillionPodcasts.com’s curated list of the best con artist podcasts places The Fraud Complex alongside some of the most-listened-to shows in the true-crime and financial-fraud space. It’s third-party editorial recognition that the show has found an audience well beyond the accounting world — reaching anyone curious about deception, human psychology, and the mechanics of how people get taken advantage of.
That crossover appeal is no accident. The show’s storytelling-first approach mirrors the philosophy behind Sheriff Consulting’s broader mission: that education sticks when grounded in real stories rather than abstract concepts.
More Than Entertainment
For CPAs and finance professionals, The Fraud Complex carries an extra layer of value. Host Garth Sheriff regularly connects the cases to professional frameworks — internal controls, fraud risk triangles, red flags — giving listeners practical insights they can apply in their own careers. The podcast is a natural extension of Sheriff Consulting’s accredited CPE and CPD courses, which use the same story-driven methodology.
Whether you’re a CPA looking to sharpen your fraud awareness or simply someone who can’t resist a good con story, The Fraud Complex delivers.
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and explore Sheriff Consulting’s full catalog of CPE courses at sheriffconsulting.com.
