The Herbein Conversation

Unpacking 'Pig Butchering' Scams

For the Season 1 finale of the The Herbein Conversation’s Fraud Fighters [https://www.herbein.com/fraud-fighters-podcast] series, host Debbi Fetter [https://www.herbein.com/personnel/debbi-s-fetter] is joined by returning guest Julie Mixtacki to explore a fast-growing and highly manipulative scam known as Pig Butchering. These scams that often target older adults blend romance and investment fraud, and use social media and messaging apps to gain trust before convincing victims to invest in fake cryptocurrency platforms. Tune in to learn: * How Pig Butchering scams typically unfold * Red flags to watch for * Why seniors are especially at risk * Actionable tips to stay protected Listen now to close out Season 1 and prepare yourself for one of today’s most dangerous financial scams. We’ll be back this fall with Season 2 of Fraud Fighters, featuring more expert guests, new topics and additional fraud prevention strategies.

The Data Behind Engagement: Why People Power Performance

In this episode of The Herbein Conversation Podcast [/fraud-fighters-podcast], host Hannah Kubik is joined by Scott Smith [/personnel/scott-g-smith], Director of Client Services in Herbein’s Human Capital & HR Consulting practice. Building on his recent blog, Employee Engagement Data and Value Creation: Lessons from Moneyball [/blog/lessons-from-moneyball-on-employee-engagement], Scott dives deeper into why employee engagement is more critical than ever, and how organizations can use validated, benchmarked data to understand, measure, and improve it. From Gallup’s 2025 State of the Global Workplace findings to Herbein’s own recognition as a 2025 Top Workplace [/in-the-news/herbein-named-philadelphia-inquirer-top-workplace-2025], this conversation explores what truly drives engagement today, how it connects to business value, and how companies can take meaningful action.

Modern Identity Theft: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

In this episode of ⁠The Herbein Conversation's Fraud Fighters⁠ series [/fraud-fighters-podcast], host Debbi Fetter [/personnel/debbi-s-fetter], Partner and Managing Director, flips the script with guest interviewer Hannah Kubik, to tackle one of the most persistent and evolving threats facing individuals and businesses alike: identity theft. From financial fraud to voice verification scams using AI, Debbi breaks down the many forms identity theft can take and shares practical steps to protect your personal and professional information.

ACH Fraud: What You Don’t Know Could Cost You

In this episode of ⁠The Herbein Conversation's [https://www.herbein.com/fraud-fighters-podcast]Fraud Fighters [https://www.herbein.com/fraud-fighters-podcast]⁠ [https://www.herbein.com/fraud-fighters-podcast] series, host Debbi Fetter, Partner and Managing Director of Herbein’s Risk Management practice, is joined by Michelle Sowers, Senior Manager with Herbein’s On Demand Accounting and Advisory Services team. Together, they dive into real-world examples of ACH fraud, explore why businesses are especially vulnerable, and offer actionable tips to help you detect and prevent fraudulent transactions. Learn how to safeguard your business with daily monitoring, verification protocols, employee education, and more.

Elder Fraud on the Rise Pt. 2: Digital Scams

In this episode of The Herbein Conversation's Fraud Fighters [https://www.herbein.com/fraud-fighters-podcast] series, host Debbi Fetter, Partner and Managing Director, is joined by Julie Mixtacki, Senior Manager and returning guest from our earlier episode on elder fraud [https://www.herbein.com/the-herbein-conversation/how-to-spot-prevent-elder-fraud-scams].  This time, they discuss the growing threat of digital scams targeting older adults, and explore additional methods fraudsters use to exploit emotional vulnerability, isolation, and lack of tech familiarity to deceive older adults. Tune in for practical tips to protect your loved ones from phishing, tech support scams, and more.