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Fraudish
Fraudish is a podcast to help those working in fraud. Hosted by Kelly Paxton, Certified Fraud Examiner, Ex-Private Investigator, and Pink Collar Crime Expert. Kelly is a former special agent turned investigator specializing in embezzlement and workplace dishonesty cases. Fraudish interviews outstanding fraud professionals so you can continue to move forward in your career. Origin stories, tips, resources are just some of the amazing fraud content you will hear each Tuesday.
Episodes
192 episodes
Romance Bait & Robocalls: Fighting Back Against Scam with Alex Quilici
Scam calls. Scam texts. Scam everything.This week on Fraudish, I’m talking with Alex Quilici, CEO of YouMail, and let me tell you—we cover it all. From robocalls to text scams to the rise of "romance baiti...
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I Want to Be an Auditor When I Grow Up with Elizabeth McCormick
This week, I’m joined by my friend and audit pro Elizabeth McCormick.We chat about her unexpected path into internal audit, starting her own company Audit Forward, and how tools like Power Query and AI are changing the game. Elizabeth al...
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37:11
Networking, niching and fraud lessons with Dean Baratta
You know I love a good career plot twist, and this week’s episode has plenty! I’m joined by Dean Baratta, an intelligence analyst with a background that includes retail banking, WeWork, and more. (Yes, that WeWork.)We talk about...
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42:04
Women Can Do Anything (Including the Really Bad Stuff) with Angie Gad of GadIntel
Women can be criminals too! This episode of Fraudish I speak with Angie Gad of GadIntel all about why society are biased again women… in a good way? Or is it bad? Let’s get into it! Angie shares her journey from growing up in a post-9/1...
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34:52
Family Secrets, Forensic Work & the Fraud Triangle with Candy Bellau
In this episode of Fraudish, Kelly sits down with forensic accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner Candy Bellau, whose journey into the world of fraud is anything but typical.From never picturing herself as a forensic acc...
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44:51
What Even Is a Creative Technologist? with Claudia Tietze
Think OSINT is just glorified Googling? Think again. In this episode, I chat with Claudia Tietze, a creative technologist who went from film and theater to fraud-fighting. We dig into how OSINT actually works, why creativity matters in investig...
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48:09
Rules Change, Risk Doesn’t with Matt Kelly, CEO of Radical Compliance
In this episode of Fraudish, Kelly sits down with the one and only Matt Kelly to talk all things compliance… and trust us, it’s more than just rules and regulations!We kick things off with a big question: Do you nee...
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30:36
What It Takes to Truly Prove Identity Today with Blair Cohen of AuthenticID
In this episode, Kelly sits down with Blair Cohen, founder of AuthenticID, for a fascinating look into how fraud has evolved and how technology is fighting back.💡 From his early days in employment screening to launching a cutting-edge id...
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32:11
Take a Vacation to a Crime Scene with Dawn Barclay
What happens when a true crime lover, travel industry insider, and ethical researcher combine forces? You get Vacations Can Be Murder - and in this episode, you’ll learn how it all came to life.Kelly sits down with journalist an...
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34:51
A Betrayal of Trust: Unmasking Investment Fraud with Stephen Kirk
How do fraudsters convince people to hand over their life savings? And why do so many scams go undetected until it’s too late?In this episode of Fraudish, we dive into the dark world of investment fraud with Stephen Kirk, Chief ...
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54:20
Thinking Like an Analyst in Investigations with Dana Timmerman
This week, Kelly sits down with Dana Timmerman, a seasoned private investigator and OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) expert, to explore the critical thinking skills behind fraud investigations. Dana dives into cases and how deep social media an...
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45:06
Be a Giraffe: Standing Tall in a World That Punishes Whistleblowers with Jackie Garrick
What if the word “whistleblower” conjured up something more powerful than a piercing whistle?This week’s guest thinks it should—and she’s leading the charge to reframe what it really means to blow the whistle.In this episode o...
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38:44
Is it Fraud or Job Security? with Doug Cash
In this episode of Fraudish, Kelly sits down with Doug Cash, a seasoned forensic accountant and fraud investigator at EideBailly LLP, to explore the ins and outs of catching financial criminals. From his early days in law...
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37:14
Creating Your Brand as an Investigator with Kate Marston
Do you have a personal brand? Yes, you. Yes... even investigators need brands! Luckily Kate Marston is on to help investigators develop their brands and get creative with their investigative careers.Key points discussed:The importance o...
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37:42
The Truth About Polygraphs with Mark O’Riordan
In this episode of Fraudish, Kelly sits down with Mark O'Riordan, a seasoned polygraph examiner with a background in federal law enforcement and corporate investigations. Mark pulls back the curtain on the mechanics and psychology of p...
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42:29
Why Whistleblowers Are Real Life Superheroes with Everett Stern
In this episode of Fraudish, Kelly interviews Everett Stern, an anti-money laundering compliance officer and whistleblower who exposed HSBC Bank's intentional money laundering practices benefiting terrorists and drug cartels. Stern shares his e...
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36:33
Cultivating Creativity in Investigations with Colton Seale & Mark Anderson
In this special episode of Fraudish, I sit down with two experts in investigative interviewing—Mark Anderson, founder of Anderson Investigative Associates, and Colton Seale, a seasoned investigator with a background in counterterrorism...
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46:21
Behavioral Science vs. Fraud: Lessons with James Rumph
This week on Fraudish, host Kelly is joined by James Rumph, a forensic accountant and fraud consultant at Schneider Downs, for a deep dive into the world of fraud prevention. James shares his unique career journey, from earning multipl...
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44:56
Innovations in Fraud Strategies with AI Expert, Amanda D'Amico
It’s 2025 and we need to talk about AI. Kelly speaks to Chief Product Officer at Tracklight, to discuss the impact of AI on fraud detection and prevention. Amanda recounts her career journey from aspiring lawyer to law enforcement o...
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38:33
Hacking the Fraud Game: Cybersecurity Lessons with David Taxer
In this episode of Fraudish, Kelly Paxton sits down with David Taxer, cybersecurity expert and author of Shadows of Eden, for an insightful conversation on the intersection of technology, fraud, and human behavior.<...
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33:00
Fraud Futures with Sam Rad
What's futurism and how is it related to fraud? This week on Fraudish, Kelly speaks with Sam Radocchia, a self-proclaimed futurist, who shares fraud insights from her unique background in anthropology and technology. Sam explains how he...
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39:22
When The Lunch Lady Steals Your Lunch Money with Emily Azzarito
Ever thought about your school Lunch Lady? Do you think she was capable of crime? Maybe she even stole your lunch money… This episode of Fraudish, Kelly is joined by Emily Azzarito, to discuss her insightful paper “Lunch Ladies and ...
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37:21
Are We Being AI Washed? with Allison Lagosh of Saifr
In this episode of Fraudish, Kelly sits down with Allison Lagosh from Saifr to delve into the dynamic world of compliance, risk management, and fraud in the age of artificial intelligence. Allison shares her inspiring journey from pursuing a le...
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31:02
Keep Fighting Fraud Anyways with Melody Bruns
You’re gonna want to listen to the end of this one for a poem that will change your whole perspective on fraud. This week on Fraudish Kelly speaks with Melody Bruns for an insightful discussion into her impressive background and her transit...
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32:49
Inside the Mind of a Ponzi Schemer: Mark Varacchi's Story
In this episode, Kelly interviews Mark Varacchi, a self-identified former Ponzi schemer who shares his captivating story. Mark discusses his background, including his time at Tiger Management, his gambling habits, and the six-and-a-half-year li...
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