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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
232 episodes
Fraud, Mentoring, and AI: Serena Morones on Transforming Forensic Accounting
Serena Morones on Forensic Accounting, Mentoring, and Using AI to Find Fraud FasterPodcast host Kelly interviews Serena Morones of Morones Analytics about fraud, forensic accounting, and her career path. In a speed round, Moro...
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Marguerite Lorenz, Luck or Control? Why Estate Planning Matters Before Crisis Strikes
Returning guest Marguerite Lorenz is here to talk about all things trust and estate related. She has a new book, Luck or Control, The Life-Improving Power of Estate Planning,” reflecting on how a rushed, outdated will during the host’s husband’...
Gossip and Deceit-Becca Platsky, CPA Scorned, on Corporate Crime
Corporate Gossip’s Becca Platsky on CEO Myths, Enron Obsessions, and Why Humility Is Fraud ProtectionKelly Paxton hosts Becca Platsky of the Corporate Gossip Podcast (a CPA-run “business podcast for Bravo lovers”) to discuss how the show...
What is Ethical AI use in Fraud Examination? with Mark Nigrini
This week on Fraudish, Kelly speaks with Mark Nigrini to discuss AI’s use in fraud examination. Do you think Sam Bankman-Fried’s Anthropic investment to AI’s growing relevance? We discuss. Nigrini shares AI applications ...
Melissa Jones OSINT Millenial
Guest: Melissa Jones, SIU Investigator at Crum & Forster ("OSINT Millennial")Host Kelly Paxton sits down with Melissa Jones — insurance fraud investigator, OSINT trainer, and self-described "OSINT Millennial" — for a wide-ranging con...
Is Your Attorney a Good Negotiator? If Not, Get a New One with Martin Medeiros
Can you even negotiate fraud? This episode on Fraudish we discuss how negotiation and fraud are more related than you would think. I am joined by Martin Medeiros about fraud, negotiation, and AI. Martin is an attorney (I kn...
Women Steal More Due to Opportunity in Financial Roles with Michelle Tavares
Which fraudsters would you have dinner with? Most people would answer Bernie Madoff or Charles Ponzi. But how many of you would pick a famous fraud investigator? Our guest in this episode does!Michelle Tavares recently launch...
Corporate Governance Starts Before Any Consultant Arrives with Evan Tsai
What does your grandmother have to do with corporate governance? More than you might think.In this episode, Kelly Paxton sits down with Evan Tsai, an auditor, compliance veteran, and newly minted founder of Phoenix Ascent, for a conversa...
What to Know About Whistleblowing from Whistleblower Royalty with Sam Buffone
Have you hear of the False Claims Act? This whistleblower statute recovers $2–6 billion per year for taxpayers. But most of us have never heard of it. Well, If you report fraud against the government (a "qui tam" action) and the gov...
The Fraud Doesn't End When the Money's Gone: Aftercare & Elder Protection with De'Airra Belcher
What happens after someone gets scammed? The money's gone but the shame, the confusion, and the vulnerability to being hit again? That often sticks around. This week I'm joined by De'Airra "Dee" Belcher, founder and fraud-...
Fraud is a Culture Issue? The Financial Consenquences of Turning a Blind Eye with Evie Wentink
You may think fraud is a financial issue. And you would be wrong! According to my guest, “Fraud is a culture issue with financial consequences.” And I tend to agree. Everything in an organization — good or bad — begins and ends with...
Insurance Fraud, Personal Branding, and 37 Years of Solving Riddles with Kelly Riddle
When your last name is Riddle, solving problems kind of feels inevitable.In this episode, Kelly sits down with Kelly Riddle, founder and CEO of Kelmar Global, to unpack a 37-year career in fraud investigation — from insurance fr...
The Fraud Red Flags You Should Pay Attention To with Michael Blevins
She knew she would get caught one day but kept stealing…Every day at work: "Is this the day?" and when FBI showed up with her boss, she knew immediately. This is Michael's choice for any fraudster to interview: Sue Sachdeva (Koss Corpora...
“Just Go Do the Thing”: Inside Forensic Accounting and Fraud Minds with Justin Burns, CPA, CFE
What does it actually take to build a career catching fraudsters?In this episode, Kelly sits down with Justin Burns, CPA, CFE and founder of Space Coast Forensics,...
Tipper X Returns: Cold Emails, Insider Trading Lessons, and Turning Scars into Service with Tom Hardin
Tipper X is back.Tom Hardin, former Wall Street analyst, convicted insider trader, and author, returns to Fraudish to talk about what happens after the scandal.Most people in Tom’s position would disappear. Instead,...
Following the Money: An Inside Look at IRS Criminal Investigations with Carla Blake
Before launching her own forensic accounting firm, Carla Blake CPA, CFE spent 15+ years with the IRS tracking down fraudsters. In this episode, she joins Kelly to break down how investigators actually follow the money—and the surprisingly simpl...
Behavioral Similarities Between Fraudsters and Murderers with Julia Cowley of The Consult: Real FBI Profilers
Julia Cowley is a retired FBI agent/profiler, who hosts The Consult: Real FBI Profilers podcast. The one on the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist was fantastic! Cowley traces her path from chemistry and a forensic science master...
Going Undercover to Recover Priceless Art with FBI Art Crime Senior Investigator Robert Wittman
Art crime isn't like other crime. They aren't just stealing from one person or organization, when they steal a masterpiece from a museum, they're stealing from all of us. A lot of former law enforcement officials write books. Not a...
Are You a Robot? AI and Paywalls in Investigations with Rob Gardner
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 limi...
Pro Bono Forensics: Access to Forensics and Fraud Investigation Shouldn't Be a Luxury with Austin Parris
What happens when someone needs a forensic accountant but can't afford one?This week Kelly speaks with Austin Parris, forensic manager at IAG Forensics and Valuation, to talk about something that doesn't get nearly enough attention in ou...
AI Tools for Fraud Fighters: IT Risk Expert JR Kunkle on Gemini & Cybersecurity Trends
What if AI could make you a better fraud investigator?This week I sit down with JR Kunkle, an IT professional with over three decades of experience in IT risk and project management. JR isn't just talking theory—he's actually using AI to...
From Cybercrime Prosecutor to Cyber Yenta with Brian Levine
Does technology make fraud easier to commit OR easier to catch? Brian Levine has some strong opinions, and trust me, you'll want to hear them.In this episode, I sit down with Brian, an attorney, former DOJ cybercrime prosecutor, entrepre...
From Big 4 to Family-Owned Fraud Business with Liz Briggson, CPA of Encoursa
What does it look like going from a massive international company to working with your husband on a family-owned business?Liz Briggson, CPA joins Fraudish to discuss her career in the fraud world as a CPA and shares a lot about the diffe...
Why Do Fraud Victims Not Pursue Justice? with Natalie Lewis
Why do so many fraud victims choose to quietly move on rather than pursue criminal charges? In this episode, I explore this frustrating reality with Natalie Lewis, CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner, as we unpack why victims often choose the path...
The Best Embezzlers Are the Ones We Don't Know About with Eli Rosenblatt
Who makes the better embezzler: men or women? According to this week's guest, it's impossible to know because the truly great embezzlers never get caught.I'm excited to welcome my longtime friend and colleague Eli Rosenblatt to Fraudish....