Fraudish

Kelly Paxton
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Fraudish

Fraudish is a podcast to help those working in fraud. Hosted by Kelly Paxton, Certified Fraud Examiner, 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. 

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    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 her journey led her to become a futurist, highlighting key experiences such as her involvement with blockchain, AI, and virtual worlds like Second Life. The conversation also touches upon economic disparities, the impact of technology on fraud, and the emergence ...

    39 min

  2. 12/17/2024

    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 Pink-Collar Crime.” Emily shares her personal journey from classical musician to attorney, and the inspiration behind her paper, which explores cases like the New Canaan lunch ladies and high-profile women such as Martha Stewart and Elizabeth Holmes. The conve...

    37 min

  3. 12/10/2024

    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 legal career to becoming a leader in the fintech startup space, offering invaluable insights for professionals navigating these complex fields.Topics covered include:The impact of generative AI on the financial industry.Key regulatory challenges tied to A...

    31 min

  4. 12/03/2024

    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 transition from the FBI to the private sector. The episode delves into gender dynamics in embezzlement and the distinctions between men's and women's roles in white-collar crimes. Melody shares her journey to founding Pivot Point Consulting, which offers strategic...

    33 min

  5. 11/26/2024

    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 limbo period before his sentencing. He also talks about his experiences in federal prison consultancy, explaining how he aids others going through the justice system.Links:Connect with Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-varacchi/Mark's Website: h...

    43 min

  6. 11/19/2024

    Fraud Detection in the Era of AI with Dr. Mark Nigrini

    Dr. Mark Nigrini, famed for his work on Benford's Law, is on Fraudish discuss key aspects of fraud detection and prevention. The episode dives into the implications of AI on future fraud and the importance of understanding key fraud patterns. Nigrini is the author of Forensic Analytics (Wiley, 2011) and Forensic Analytics Second Edition (2020) which describes analytic tests to detect fraud, errors, estimates, and biases in financial data. He is also the author of Benford's Law (Wiley, 2012) w...

    37 min

  7. 11/12/2024

    Lifelong Fraud Learner with Erik Halvorson

    This episode on Fraudish Kelly speaks Erik Halvorson a life long learner and soon to be Doctor, who shares his extensive journey from joining the Air Force to becoming Chief Data Scientist at Tracklight. Erik delves into the evolution of fraud detection techniques, emphasizing the importance of data analytics, behavioral psychology, and social network analysis in combating modern fraud schemes. The conversation provides practical advice for investigators and a peek into the future of technolo...

    45 min

  8. 10/31/2024

    Listen to This Before you Buy a House: Wire Fraud in Real Estate with Thomas Cronkright of CertifID

    Kelly speaks to Thomas Cronkright to discuss his unconventional journey after being defrauded in a wire fraud scheme. Tom details a harrowing and complex fraud case involving a criminal syndicate, his personal experiences with financial crime, and the subsequent creation of Certified, a company designed to combat real estate fraud through advanced technology. Tom and Kelly also explore social engineering’s evolution, the impact of AI on fraud, and the importance of proactive measures in preve...

    48 min
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Fraudish is a podcast to help those working in fraud. Hosted by Kelly Paxton, Certified Fraud Examiner, 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. 

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  • Creator
    Kelly Paxton
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    172
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Fraudish
  • Show Website
    Fraudish

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