146 episodes

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. 

Fraudish Kelly Paxton

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 35 Ratings

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. 

    Can Hacking be Ethical? with Mishaal Khan aka The Ethical Hacker

    Can Hacking be Ethical? with Mishaal Khan aka The Ethical Hacker

    This week on Fraudish Kelly speaks with the Ethical Hacker himself,  Mishaal Khan,  who provides much needed and actionable information about all things privacy and protection. Freeze your credit, use a password manager and use multi-factor authentication straight away.  Crime as a service is a real thing.  This is a must listen episode!
    Links: 
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/mish-aal/
    https://www.mishaalkhan.com/
    https://ipconfigz.com/
    https://www.operationprivacy.com/
    https://wildwesthackinfest.com/
    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/anonymous-poop-gifting-site-hacked-customers-exposed/
    https://www.ipconfigz.com/osint/
    https://att.pentester.com/search

    • 39 min
    Are women better cyber criminals? with Amber Schroader aka Wonder Woman

    Are women better cyber criminals? with Amber Schroader aka Wonder Woman

    In the movies it seems like all of the cyber experts and criminals are stereotypical, nerdy men behind laptops. But  is that really the case?

    This week on Fraudish Kelly speaks to Amber Schroader aka Wonder Woman. Amber shares all about justice, adaptability, patterns and so much more. 

    Where is the grey?  It is the intent.  This is another amazing episode that is a must listen.  So many takeaways. 

    Links:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberschroader/
    https://paraben.com/
    https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/daniel-kahneman/noise/9780316451383/?lens=little-brown

    • 35 min
    Chief Spaghetti Untangler Lorraine Aho

    Chief Spaghetti Untangler Lorraine Aho

    Did you know that you could untangle spaghetti for a living? 

    Ok, well not exactly. But Lorraine Aho is the Chief Spaghetti Untangler of the Fraud world where she untangles the spaghetti of theft and embezzlement. 

    Lorraine Aho is an Expert Witness, CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner with over 20 years experience as a fraud investigator and forensic accountant. Her practice focuses on financial reconstructions, financial forensic examinations, including fraud, embezzlement, income tracing, fiduciary misconduct, loan compliance, and elder financial abuse. She is the past Chairperson of the Sonoma County Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST) and a past member of the Napa County FAST.
    Links:
    Lorraine's Linkedin
    Aho Associates
    Portland Embezzler
    Leidy Klotz
    ALA Event

    • 40 min
    #WhistleblowersAreHeroes with Sarah Carver and Jennifer Griffith, The Whistleblower Duet

    #WhistleblowersAreHeroes with Sarah Carver and Jennifer Griffith, The Whistleblower Duet

    Whistleblowers are incredibly important for our society and more specifically for fraud professionals so this episode of Fraudish is all about whistleblowing with two experts on the subject.

    In this episode of Fraudish, Kelly speaks to Sarah Carver and Jennifer Griffith, The Whistleblower Duet of the largest Social Security disability scheme.  Have you seen The Big Conn?  Have you listened to the accompanying podcast?  You must.  
    Links:
    Sarah Carver
    Jennifer Griffith
    CarverGriffith
    The Big Conn
    The Big Conn Podcast

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Are French Embezzlers More Sophisticated? with The French Detective Emmanuelle Welch

    Are French Embezzlers More Sophisticated? with The French Detective Emmanuelle Welch

    What do you think of when you hear the word fraud?

    Correct answer: Fun!

    Just kidding! But our guest this week on Fraudish isn't cause she makes fraud fun! Kelly speaks with the French Detective aka Emmanuelle Welch on all things fraud!

    In this episode they cover FOIA, characteristics of french embezzlers (think palm trees and fast cars), OSINT, AI and trainings.  Also, dogs leading to their owners is fascinating. 

    Links:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/frenchinvestigator/
    https://www.frenchdetective.com/
    https://headlineclub.org/2024/03/17/2024-foia-fest-tip-sheet/
    https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/aug/02/private-investigator-life-drugs-cheating-husbands-pi
    https://huggingface.co/

    • 32 min
    Speed Dating Your Favorite Fraud Experts with Jim Vogt, CFE and Founder of Fraud Protection Institute

    Speed Dating Your Favorite Fraud Experts with Jim Vogt, CFE and Founder of Fraud Protection Institute

    This week on Fraudish Kelly speaks to Jim Vogt about Fraud and Pop Culture and guess what?  He teaches a class with an assignment of "At the Movies?" 

    Make sure to check out the Fraud Leadership Summit to dive deep into the realm of fraud prevention with 12 of the industry's most respected experts. Happening Thursday, March 28th! Book here: Fraud Leadership Summit 2024

    Jim Vogt is an adjunct professor teaching graduate courses in Fraud Examination, Forensic Accounting, Fraud Auditing, White Collar Fraud and Financial Crimes, and Interview Techniques/Legal Aspects of Fraud. He is the CEO and Founder of the Fraud Prevention Institute, helping guide executives, employees, and accounting professionals in fraud prevention, detection, and risk assessment.  Jim is a John Maxwell Certified Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Speaker. 
    Links:
    Jim Vogt on Linkedin
    Fraud Leadership Summit 2024

    • 38 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
35 Ratings

35 Ratings

piper.fenton ,

Insightful and fascinating

Fraudish was really interesting and Kelly keeps the show fun and upbeat! So many podcasts can be slow to get the point across - not this one! I enjoyed this guest speaker as well and the relatable stories - I’ll be listening to more of Fraudish!

Rhonda Roberts ,

Awesomeness

I love this podcast!
All of the guests are in the Fraud World in all types of ways! I’ve loved listening to their stories and what they do in their fraud careers! I’ve connected with many of the guests on Kelly’s show as a result of listening to this Podcast.
I’ve listened to all of the episodes and am now re-listening to them all again. Kelly is so relatable and I’ve learned so much from her show!

Mindset Mollie ,

Awesome Podcast!

Interesting! Great stories and interviewing Kelly! I always learn something new. Thank you

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