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What's The Difference? - S1E12: No such thing as a random number...?
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S1E12: No such thing as a random number...?

05/17/23 • 22 min

What's The Difference?

There is no such thing as a random number. Particularly when it's chosen by a human. Don't believe us? Listen to Nathan explain. And how "Benford's Law" helps unearth fraudsters. It will also help you find out how to be better at committing fraud, but don't do that!

If you enjoy this episode of What's The Difference?, please, please, please subscribe, rate and review to support us; it really is a small detail that makes a huge difference!

What’s The Difference? is co-hosted by Nathan Bent and Clare Paterson, two data geeks... sorry, enthusiasts, with a fascination for the small details in life that can make a big impact. From true crime & scams, to science & technology, and everything in between.

Click here to join our email list and be the first to hear about each new episode and receive a link to listen directly in the email. (We won't spam you!)

You can Email us with questions or suggestions, on [email protected]

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And remember, "Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." ~ William James.

Sources:

https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/1999/may/nigrini.html

https://statisticsbyjim.com/probability/benfords-law/

https://nigrini.com/

https://nigrini.com/benfords-law/

Music:

"Wasted Tears" by Isaac Elliott from Epidemic Sound via a Pro Content License (Canva)

https://soundcloud.com/isaacelliott-music

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There is no such thing as a random number. Particularly when it's chosen by a human. Don't believe us? Listen to Nathan explain. And how "Benford's Law" helps unearth fraudsters. It will also help you find out how to be better at committing fraud, but don't do that!

If you enjoy this episode of What's The Difference?, please, please, please subscribe, rate and review to support us; it really is a small detail that makes a huge difference!

What’s The Difference? is co-hosted by Nathan Bent and Clare Paterson, two data geeks... sorry, enthusiasts, with a fascination for the small details in life that can make a big impact. From true crime & scams, to science & technology, and everything in between.

Click here to join our email list and be the first to hear about each new episode and receive a link to listen directly in the email. (We won't spam you!)

You can Email us with questions or suggestions, on [email protected]

Come and say Hi on social media too:

What's The Difference? on YouTube

What's The Difference? on Twitter

What's The Difference? on LinkedIn

And remember, "Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." ~ William James.

Sources:

https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/1999/may/nigrini.html

https://statisticsbyjim.com/probability/benfords-law/

https://nigrini.com/

https://nigrini.com/benfords-law/

Music:

"Wasted Tears" by Isaac Elliott from Epidemic Sound via a Pro Content License (Canva)

https://soundcloud.com/isaacelliott-music

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undefined - S1E11: McDonalds Monopoly Scandal

S1E11: McDonalds Monopoly Scandal

We're in Florida, and other places (Clare gets confused!) this time. The FBI are about to get their man, who has been committing crimes for years and years...when they make a small mistake that could have a huge impact!

This is the story of the McDonalds Monopoly Scandal, and we discuss who was behind it, and who really got harmed.

If you enjoy this episode of What's The Difference?, please, please, please subscribe, rate and review to help us get the podcast out there; it really is a small detail that makes a huge difference!

What’s The Difference? is co-hosted by Nathan Bent and Clare Paterson, two data geeks... sorry, enthusiasts, with a fascination for the small details in life that can make a big impact.

From true crime & scams, to science & technology, and everything in between.

Click here to join our email list and be the first to hear about each new episode and receive a link to listen in the email. (We won't spam you!)

You can Email us with questions or suggestions, on [email protected]

Come and say Hi on social media too:

What's The Difference? on YouTube

What's The Difference? on Twitter

What's The Difference? on LinkedIn

And remember, "Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." ~ William James.

Sources:

https://www.mashed.com/130401/how-an-ex-cop-rigged-mcdonalds-monopoly/

https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-an-ex-cop-rigged-mcdonalds-monopoly-game-and-stole-millions

https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/what-happened-to-jerome-jacobson-of-mcmillions-hbo-doc

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/11713626/mcdonalds-monopoly-scam-mcmillions/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonald%27s_Monopoly

Music:

"Wasted Tears" by Isaac Elliott from Epidemic Sound via a Pro Content License (Canva)

https://soundcloud.com/isaacelliott-music

Next Episode

undefined - S1E13: Lost in Translation

S1E13: Lost in Translation

The difference one little word can make - frustration, hunger, hilarity, and more! Instead of one main story, we have lots of shorter stories this time, all with the same theme of Lost in Translation. And a special thank you to Scott Sammons, our very first guest!

If you enjoy this episode of What's The Difference?, please, please, please subscribe, rate and review to support us; it really is a small detail that makes a huge difference!

What’s The Difference? is co-hosted by Nathan Bent and Clare Paterson, two data geeks... sorry, enthusiasts, with a fascination for the small details in life that can make a big impact. From true crime & scams, to science & technology, and everything in between.

Click here to join our email list and be the first to hear about each new episode and receive a link to listen directly in the email. (We won't spam you!)

You can Email us with questions or suggestions, on [email protected]

Come and say Hi on social media too:

What's The Difference? on YouTube

What's The Difference? on Twitter

What's The Difference? on LinkedIn

And remember, "Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." ~ William James.

Music:

"Wasted Tears" by Isaac Elliott from Epidemic Sound via a Pro Content License (Canva)

https://soundcloud.com/isaacelliott-music

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