

Fraudish
Kelly Paxton
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.
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Aug 15, 2023 • 31min
The Lord of Fraud with Claire Maillet Episode 121
This week Kelly is joined from all the way across the pond with Claire Maillet, or as you may know her, "The Lord of Fraud." We discuss her stellar branding as a fraud professional and her journey to become the Lord of Fraud. If you are looking for how to improve your Linkedin presence, implement branding in your fraud professional life, and the presence of fraud in the Fintech space, then this is the episode for you! Connect with Claire on Linkedin.

Aug 1, 2023 • 1h 28min
Science Proves Kelly Right with Dr. David Weber, Episode 120
This week on Fraudish Kelly is joined by Dr. David P. Weber, CFE, who recently defended his dissertation on the Severity of Embezzlement as Predicted by Demographic Variables, or as I call it, Pink Collar Crime. David and I chat all things about the demographic factors of embezzlement, how in todays world that truth may not be a popular one, and how we share the facts of embezzlement despite resistance. We also get into some places we have seen fraud in pop culture. Enjoy! Check out Dr. Weber's dissertation here. Perry Mason Show Bosch Show

Jun 13, 2023 • 1h 5min
Episode 119 Frank Perri, White Collar Criminals 101
This week on Fraudish we are joined by Frank Perri, author of Red Collar White Collar Crime, we discuss how our perceptions of white collar crime may had been wrong this whole time. Tune in to learn about violent fraud offenders and how it's a myth that white collar criminals are the kinder criminal offenders.Show Notes:Red Collar White Collar Crime by Frank Perri Frank Perri LinkedinFrank Perri Youtube

May 16, 2023 • 52min
Episode 118, Nathan Mueller, from Convicted Fraudster to Ethics Speaker
This week on Fraudish we are joined by a convicted embezzler, Nathan Mueller, who has since become a sought-after speaker for Compliance and Ethics presentations. Nathan is a felon friend of Kelly's whose story is one to learn from. Don't miss out on this fascinating story of embezzlement, personal growth, and redemption!Nathan started as a CPA and after years of experience in the field he played a key role in transitioning his company's operations after being bought. He began embezzling money to pay off personal debt and fund a passion for gambling. What started as a $1,100 check to a credit card, spiraled into an $8.5 million fraud over the next four years. It was only a co-worker’s suspicions that brought the fraud to an end. After being caught, he pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison. He was released in September of 2014.Show Notes:Nathan's LinkedinNathan's Website

May 9, 2023 • 43min
Episode 117 Robert Kerbeck, Author, Actor, and ex-corporate spy
You won't want to miss this chat about the world of high-finance, billion dollar deals, and of course, the secrets behind them. This week on Fraudish, Kelly talks with Robert Kerbeck, a professional actor who makes his real money lying on the phone, charming people into revealing their employers’ most valuable information. Kerbeck pursued acting after college, but to make ends meet, he began his apprenticeship as a corporate spy. Kerbeck became one of the world’s best practitioners of this deceptive—and illegal—trade. Listen along to learn more about the secretive trade! Show Notes:Robert Kerbeck Robert Kerbeck LinkedinRobert Kerbeck Twitter Ruse by Robert KerbeckMalibu Burning by Robert KerbeckArticle on Corporate spy life

May 2, 2023 • 42min
Episode 116 Rae Baker, OSINT Analyst
From Graphic Designer to OSINT Analyst, Rae Baker's career path has been a fascinating one. This week we get into open source intelligence, AI, sock puppets, and more! Rae Baker is an Osintcurious Project Executive Board Member, OSINT Lead with Operation Safe Escape. She is Maritime OSINT obsessed. From graphic design to OSINT expert. Rae’s career is so interesting. Show Notes:Rae Baker WebsiteRae Baker LinkedinRae Baker AI Sock puppet blogRae's TwitterExploring Maritime OSINTCaptain Phillips filmKase ScenariosKase Scenarios TwitterKase Scenarios LinkedinOSINT Curious Deep Dive: Exploring the Real-world Value of Open Source Intelligence

Apr 25, 2023 • 48min
Episode 115 Dr. Steve Mintz, Ethics Sage
This week on Fraudish I spoke with Professor Emeritus and Ethics Sage, Dr. Steve Mintz. We discussed all things accounting, ethics, whistleblowing and retaliation. Show Notes:Steve Mintz Linkedin Steve Mintz WebsiteMintz Linkedin UpdateSteve Mintz TwitterSteve Mintz BookGiving Voice to ValuesThe Ethics Expert YoutubeThe Ethics Expert Podcast

Apr 18, 2023 • 41min
Episode 114 Lisa Verdon, Auto Finance Fraud
This week on Fraudish I speak to Lisa Verdon, an Economist who specializes in auto finance fraud. Lisa has extensive theoretical and practical experience in the fields of statistics, econometrics, and financial analysis. Lisa works at PointPredictive. PointPredictive powers trust in lending utilizing powerful and unique Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Human Intelligence.Show NotesLisa Verdon Linkedin

Apr 11, 2023 • 53min
Episode 113 Dr. Yoram Solomon, Trust Expert
This week on Fraudish I allowed a lawyer on the show to chat all things trust. Imagine that! Dr. Yoram Solomon is THE Trust Expert and we discussed trust, gut instinct, ethical bars, relative trust, and much more. Dr. Yoram Solomon is an Author of The Book of TRUST and host of The TRUST Show podcast. He has published a total of 16 books, 9 patents, and was one of the creators of Wi-Fi and USB 3.0 technologies, for which he was dubbed "TI's Great Innovator." Dr. Solomon was named as one of the top 10 global thought leaders in Culture and in HR by Thinkers360, and as one of the Top 40 Innovation Bloggers by Innovation Excellence. He was a columnist at Inc. Magazine, Innovation Excellence, and other publications, where he published 300+ articles.Show notes:Yoram Solomon Linkedin Yoram Solomon WebsiteYoram Solomon TwitterYoram Solomon Youtube Trust Fall Fail Video

Apr 4, 2023 • 41min
Episode 112 Lena Sisco, Human Intelligence Expert
This week on Fraudish Lena Sisco and I discuss all things spies! Lena is a TV expert in deceptive analysis and interrogation, author of “Honest Answers” and “You’re Lying,” keynote speaker, trainer specializing in human behavior, truth and deceptive analysis, enhanced communication, elicitation, counter-elicitation and questioning techniques. Sign up for my newsletter Breaking Fraud, here! Show Notes Lena Sisco LinkedinSector Intell The Congruency GroupSector Intell Webinar Registration