An original Dedrick Kane case. Not in the book.
FIELD BRIEF — 10:05 AM
Dana Whitfield runs a small community arts nonprofit. This morning she received an award letter: a $50,000 "Community Futures Grant" from the Hartwell Foundation.
There is one step before the money arrives: a $1,200 "administrative release fee", due within 10 days. A program officer named Elaine Marsh called to walk her through it.
Dana is about to authorize the fee. You have until the board meeting at 3 PM to stop her — or prove there's nothing to stop.
Open the evidence locker. Question the suspects. Then make the call.
Difficulty: Hard · 8–12 minutes · 3 points on the line · free
Tap each item to examine it. Review at least 4 of 6 to unlock the accusation.
Three people are tied to this grant. Ask them anything — their answers are on the record.
Three questions. One point each. Commit before you see the verdict — like the book says, record your confidence before the reveal.
How sure are you? (Recorded — doesn't change the score.)
Liked the hunt? The full game is 12 cases — every scam in the modern playbook, scored out of 14. Can you trust the voice, the face, or the message?
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