#9to5Nightmares Episode 16: Reno 911!-Style Video, Harassing Kids at Camp, & Exec Inflates Revenue

We talk about misconduct so you can avoid it.

Today’s workforce looks different than ever before. With digital natives now making up the majority, workplace risk isn’t showing up quietly. It Tweets. It posts. It spirals into headlines. That’s why companies are rethinking outdated risk mitigation efforts and adopting social media screening across the entire employee lifecycle, from pre-hire to offboarding.

In Episode 16 of #9to5Nightmares, Amy Warren and Micole Garatti unpack three real-life misconduct cases that are as wild as they are eye-opening:

Case 1: Former officer sentenced to probation after allegedly wearing police uniform in OnlyFans video

A former Metro Nashville police officer was sentenced to probation after being accused of filming an explicit OnlyFans-style video while on duty and in uniform. The “mock traffic stop” video, where a woman exposed herself during the encounter, landed the officer with a felony misconduct charge and the end of his law enforcement career. The video was recorded on company time and in his police uniform, violating several department rules and laws. (WDTV) 

Case 2: A  stranger told me I was sending my kids to ‘Nazi camp’ — this shows how mainstream anti-Jew hate has become

In a disturbing display of online harassment, a Fidelity employee went on a social media rampage targeting parents and children after a Summer Camp incident that accidentally traumatized Jewish campers and parents. Messages included “F*** you and f*** your kid who goes to Nazi summer camp!” — language that quickly went viral and resulted in termination. Fidelity later made a public statement denouncing the comments, but the damage was already done. (NY Post)

Case 3: Executive Inflates Revenue by Billions

During a Fama social media screening, we surfaced online content showing a senior executive was implicated in inflating company revenue by billions of dollars. Investigators allege falsified financial statements were used to meet aggressive revenue goals. At this level, misconduct doesn’t just harm culture, it threatens investor confidence, stock performance, and long-term stability.

Why This Matters

From viral videos to hate speech to financial manipulation, misconduct can take many forms. But the throughline is the same: it rarely starts with a formal HR complaint. It starts online, often in public view, long before the company is prepared to respond.

That’s why modern employers are moving past one-time background checks and embracing ongoing, ethical screening solutions that catch warning signs before they become tomorrow’s headlines.