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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.
Fraudish
Are You a Robot? AI and Paywalls in Investigations with Rob Gardner
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A return guest on Fraudish who is a LAWYER? Shock & awe.
Rob Gardner is back, and technically he just went to law school (we'll let it slide). This time we're tackling something every investigator is bumping up against: the limitations of AI in research and the paywalls that keep getting in the way.
We dig into how public records access varies wildly from state to state—and why that matters more than ever when you're trying to piece together an investigation. Rob brings the practical, boots-on-the-ground perspective on what AI can actually do for investigators versus what it promises, and where good old-fashioned legwork still wins.
If you've ever hit a wall mid-investigation—literally or digitally—this conversation is for you.
Connect with Rob:
Rob's Writing:
- "The Worst": https://www.managerisks.net/new-blog/2026/2/3/the-worst
- "Two Memos": https://www.managerisks.net/new-blog/2026/2/13/two-memos
Shows & Resources Mentioned:
- The Prosecutor (2025): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32499731/
- Dept. Q Series: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dept._Q
- The Lincoln Lawyer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lincoln_Lawyer_(TV_series)
- YouTube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT7pB72jwn4