Real cons.
Real cases.
You solve them.
Printable case files built from real, closed fraud cases. Study the exhibits, follow the money, catch the con, then read how the real case ended.
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The Borrowed Name
A church, five unapproved credit cards, and a youth minister in the frame.
$7.99
Gift a case. We email the case to your recipient right after checkout, with your note.
Four steps to case closed
Real and closed
Every case comes from court and Justice Department records, with sources cited. The real sentence is your payoff.
Never about blame
Victims are never named. Fraud can happen to anyone; these cases put the spotlight on the con.
Sharper every case
Each case ends with the red flags you caught, so you can spot the same tricks in real life.
Solo, together, or as a team
Solo puzzle night
A cup of tea, a pencil and a real case to crack.
Couples and friends
Solve it together, or race to the case code.
Book club or office
A case makes a great group night. Team editions are coming.
The Translator Who Never Was
A free starter case from the Money Power Fraud Case Files. 15 to 20 minutes, 4 exhibits, one answer.
Send a case to someone sharp
Choose Send it as a gift at checkout and we email the case to them with your note.
FAQ
What do I get?
A printable PDF case file in US Letter and A4: the case brief, the exhibits, an answer sheet, and a sealed solution with the real outcome and the red flags you caught. You download it right after checkout, and we email you the links.
Do I have to print it?
Printing is the best way to play: spread the exhibits out and mark them up. You can also solve it on a tablet.
How hard is it?
Each case lists its difficulty and play time. Starter cases take about 15 to 20 minutes; standard cases about 30 to 40. Everything you need is on the page, and the answer can be checked with a case code.
Are these real cases?
Yes. Every case is a closed, real case from court and Justice Department records, and each one cites its sources. The documents are reconstructed for play: the scheme, the person convicted and the outcome are from the record, and small details such as individual amounts are illustrative.
Who is named?
Only the person convicted, as named in the public record. Everyone else is renamed, and victims are never named. The spotlight stays on the con.
Can I play with others?
Yes. Solve it together, or race a partner to the case code. Cases list how many players they suit.
Refunds and help
If a file does not work for you, email support@moneypowerfraud.com and we will fix it or refund you. Lost your download link? Use the Lost your link form.