Fraudish

Sam Radocchia, a futurist with a rich background in anthropology and technology, shares her unique insights on the shifting landscape of fraud. She dives into how blockchain and virtual worlds reshape human behavior and economic choices. The discussion highlights the gender dynamics in embezzlement and the often-overlooked contributions of undervalued voices like women in business. Sam also explores the ethics of technology investment and the emergence of network states, urging a rethink of fraud prevention strategies in our rapidly evolving digital world.

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 conversation delves into why women are often trusted implicitly in the workplace, the misconceptions surrounding female white-collar criminals, and the need for more nuanced views on gender and trust in financial crimes.Connect with Emily: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-azzarito/Read her paper: https://jgrj.law.uiowa.edu/news/2024/05/lunch-ladies-and-pink-collar-crime-gender-stereotype-costs-companies-millionsNYT Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/14/nyregion/connecticut-school-cafeteria-theft.html

Allison Lagosh, a leader in the fintech startup space and head of compliance at Saifr, shares her journey from law to compliance, emphasizing the importance of intuition in addressing fraud. She discusses the challenges posed by generative AI in finance, including regulatory hurdles and emerging fraud risks. The conversation highlights practical strategies for balancing AI benefits with compliance needs and critiques the portrayals of finance in pop culture. Join them to explore how AI is transforming risk management and the future of compliance!

Melody Bruns, founder of Pivot Point Consulting and former FBI intelligence analyst, dives into her fascinating journey from the Bureau to the private sector. She discusses gender dynamics in embezzlement, revealing surprising differences in how men and women approach fraud. The conversation highlights AI’s influence on investigations and emphasizes the need for improved ethics training. Tune in for insightful anecdotes about networking and a captivating poem that reshapes the way we view fraud!

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: https://www.markvaracchi.com/https://www.annieduke.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmr8YmwnZ3w&sttick=0

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) which is the seminal work on applications of Benford’s Law.Connect with Mark Nigrini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-nigrini-7409918/Mark's website: https://nigrini.com/

This episode features Erik Halvorson, Chief Data Scientist at Tracklight and a lifelong learner pursuing a doctorate. Erik shares his journey from the Air Force to becoming a fraud detection expert. He discusses the evolution of fraud detection techniques, emphasizing data analytics and behavioral psychology. Highlights include challenges in managing financial records, the impact of AI and technology, and practical advice for investigators. The conversation also touches on the intersection of fraud in pop culture and its detection using advanced tools.

Thomas Cronkright, Founder of CertifID, shares his chilling experience as a victim of wire fraud in real estate. He reveals the complex tactics of a criminal syndicate that led to his journey of recovery and justice. The conversation touches on the rising threat of AI in fraud, the emotional struggles faced by victims, and the importance of proactive measures like safe words in preventing scams. Thomas also emphasizes the shift in banking practices and recommends literature that highlights the urgency of safeguarding financial transactions in a digital age.

This week on Fraudish Kelly speaks with Javier Leiva about the disturbing and multifaceted case of LaDonna Humphrey. The discussion covers LaDonna's alarming behaviors, including stalking, gaslighting, and mismanagement of a nonprofit. Every person LaDonna touches, she ruins. Who is your LaDonna? Connect with Javier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javierjleiva/Listen to the podcast: https://pretendradio.org/https://whyy.org/segments/the-greatest-hoax-on-earth/

This week on Fraudish Kelly speaks with Lyndee Fletcher, President of Vcheck Global. Lyndee is an expert in the public record and reputational due diligence industry. Lyndee is the youngest President in the reputational due diligence industry. Kelly and Lyndee get into what the venture capital industry is like, how venture capital uses open source intelligence, Adam Newman, the Chicago Mob, and more!Connect with Lyndee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndee-fletcher/Check out Vcheck Global: https://vcheckglobal.com/