140 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

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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. 

    Finding Your Way in the Big World of Fraud with Sophia Carlton, CFE

    Finding Your Way in the Big World of Fraud with Sophia Carlton, CFE

    Sophia Carlton, CFE returns to Fraudish! Sophia was one of the OGs in Great Women in Fraud appearing in episode 3.  

    Are you just getting into the professional area of fraud? Or are you a bit lost in where to go? This is the episode for you! Kelly and Sophia talk all about finding your path and the ways you can find your niche in the fraud space. 

    Sophia is a seasoned fraud risk management executive with extensive experience in best-in-class fraud risk assessments, fraud operations, internal and external fraud investigations, developing and implementing enterprise-level anti-fraud strategies, and standing up fraud risk management programs in complex environments. 
    Show Notes;
    Sophia's Linkedin
    Sophia's Newsletter
    Last time on Fraudish

    • 32 min
    How to be a Human Lie Detector with Nejolla Korris

    How to be a Human Lie Detector with Nejolla Korris

    Have you ever been under a lie detector? Well if you've met this week's guest, then you have been under a Human Lie Detector! 

    This week on Fraudish Kelly speaks with her friend Nejolla Korris who is an international expert in the field of Linguistic Lie Detection and Cybersecurity - Social Engineering and Social Media Risk. In the episode we get into why our children lie, how we taught them, why introductions matter, how people react to being with a lie detector, and so much more! 

    Nejolla is the Chief Executive Officer at Interveritas International. Korris has analyzed documents for fraud, international security, arson, sexual assault, homicide, and missing persons' cases, causing some of her clients to dub her the "Human Lie Detector." She has worked with Singapore police, FBI & cold case units of Scotland Yard and Irish Garda as well as several other law enforcement agencies. She introduced the methodology to the business community helping train professionals in detecting deception and honing interview skills.
     
    Links:
    Nejolla's Linkedin
    Inveritas
    Inveritas Course

    • 56 min
    How to be Nobody's Fool with Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris

    How to be Nobody's Fool with Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris

    Have you every felt like a big fool after you got taken advantage of? Haven't we all! But don't worry because there are reasons for why we are all fooled and what we can do to prevent it. 

    This week on Fraudish Kelly speaks with Dan Simons and Chris Chabris who are experts in why and how people are fooled and how to prevent it.

    Chris and Dan have written Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It. This book is a must have in the Fraudish offical library!  Simons is a professor at the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois.  Chabris is a cognitive scientist who has taught at Union College and Harvard University.  
    Links:
    Daniel Simons Linkedin
    Chirstopher Chabris
    Nobody's Fool book
    The Invisible Gorilla
    http://www.chabris.com/
    Youtube Video The Lab Decoy
    Persona The French Deception Podcast

    • 57 min
    That Audit Guy with Robert Berry

    That Audit Guy with Robert Berry

    Do you wake up at night in cold sweats worried you are going to be audited? Well our guest this week on Fraudish is here to make sure that auditor is the best they can be. 

    This week on Fraudish, Kelly is delighted to be joined by her friend Robery Berry aka That Audit Guy.  Robert Berry helps auditors become awesome through kick butt training courses, mentoring programs, publications, live shows and podcasts. His goal is to help bring out the best in auditors so that they can stop checking the box and start helping to drive exceptional business outcomes.

    Links: 
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/berryrobert/
    https://thatauditguy.com/
    https://thatauditguy.com/auditbites/

    • 42 min
    The Undercover Candidate with Nora Burns

    The Undercover Candidate with Nora Burns

    Have you been interviewing for jobs recently and noticed the "Hunger Games Hiring" environment of today? Or have you been out of the job hunt for a long time but you're curious about how its changed in recent history? This Fraudish episode is full of insights on interviews and hiring and lots of fun! 

    Nora Buns is the Undercover Candidate and she refers to today's environment as "Hunger Games Hiring". Do you agree?  Do you always use a hotel safe? You will after this episode.  And can you even imagine having your fortune cookie as an advertisement? Listen in for so much fun
    Show notes:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/noraburns/
    https://www.theleadershipexperts.com/
    https://seinfeld.fandom.com/wiki/Vandelay_Industries

    • 52 min
    Grandma got scammed by a prince? How to prevent and protect from elder financial abuse and scams with Brian Watson

    Grandma got scammed by a prince? How to prevent and protect from elder financial abuse and scams with Brian Watson

    This week on Fraudish, Kelly speaks with Brian Watson, who has decades of experience in financial crimes. Most recently, he has transitioned into non-profit work in preventing elder financial scams and abuse. If you have an elder loved one, this episode is especially important, as we discuss how to prevent and report financial crimes against the elderly. Especially as these scams are getting more and more sophisticated every day. 

    Brian spent 28 years in Federal Law Enforcement investigating financial crimes as a Special Agent with IRS Criminal Investigation. He spent much of that time as a Public Information Officer warning the public about financial related scams. He was so impressed by R.O.S.E., he decided to join the team. As a Community Outreach Specialist, Brian partners with the media, law enforcement, and others to share the great work done by R.O.S.E.
    Links:
    Brian Watson on Linkedin
    R.O.S.E. Advocacy

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

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33 Ratings

33 Ratings

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

Ruby Spence 327 ,

Future CFE

I stumbled upon this podcast after I realized I wanted to become more involved in fraud as a career. I really enjoy listening to Kelly and all of her experienced guests! I look forward to hearing stories, tips and advice for a future in fraud fighting!

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