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!

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Sources:

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

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

https://nigrini.com/

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

 

 

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