

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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Jan 30, 2024 • 59min
Going behind the scenes of the crypto craze with Zeke Faux, author of Number Go Up
You MUST read this book by this week's guest, Zeke Faux. Number Go Up is a fantastic read for all things crypto. Zeke takes us through the various parts of crypto from APE parties to Southeast Asia and of course SBF aka Sam Bankman Fried. I can't believe this is his first book. Show notes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zekefaux/https://twitter.com/ZekeFauxhttps://zekefaux.com/https://www.yepokayeebo.com/https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a44653282/anansis-gold-excerpt-john-ackah-blay-miezah-con/https://www.economist.com/culture/2023/08/23/anansis-gold-examines-one-of-the-worlds-biggest-con-artists

Dec 19, 2023 • 9min
Resources and fun fraud information to recap 2023 with Kelly, Episode 132
As the year of 2023 is coming to a close I wanted to say thank you to all of my listeners and give you plenty of content and resources to look at as we move into a new year. I look forward to more of Fraudish in 2024! Send me a message with what your favorite episode was this year and let me know any fraud resources you love. Happy Holidays and a Happy New year!Links to Resources:Frank Perri episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-119-frank-perri-white-collar-criminals-101/id1530413097?i=1000616884544Pivot Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivot/id1073226719From Hostage to Hero: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-hostage-to-hero/id1347286418Behavioral Grooves: https://behavioralgrooves.com/Human Risk Podcast: https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/episodes/Ghost Herd: https://www.ghostherd.org/Catch me if you can lies: https://nypost.com/2023/03/13/catch-me-if-you-can-conman-frank-abagnale-lied-about-his-lies/Abby Ellin: https://www.abbyellin.com/articlesNumber Go Up: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/711959/number-go-up-by-zeke-faux/Eduardo Briceño: https://briceno.com/Patrick Radden Keefe: https://www.patrickraddenkeefe.com/ His visit to Portland area high school on NPR: https://www.opb.org/article/2023/02/21/author-patrick-radden-keefe-at-lincoln-high-school/Fraudish Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lDqQi0j743VA6hubM3Zu6?si=1512411d99c24569&nd=1&dlsi=9ea45653e685486c CU Fight Fraud Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5kjEx61osAQaGY9lHVYTlQ Fraud Retreat: https://www.auditconsultingeducation.com/fraudretreat/April Rinne, Flux. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6BNyTPCOBQxuyhrTXFjoCD

Dec 5, 2023 • 54min
Good Victims and Bad Victims, Episode 131 with Christina Lekati, Social Engineering Security Specialist & OSINT Analyst
This week Kelly speaks with Christina Lekati, Social Engineering Security Specialist, Open-Source Intelligence Analyst, BlackHat Trainer, and Keynote Speaker. We zoomed "across the pond" all the way to Germany to speak with Christina about all things OSINT and the real repercussions of fraud on innocent (and not so innocent) people. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lekati-social-engineering/https://www.osintcurio.us/https://www.cyber-risk-gmbh.com/https://www.chasehughes.com/opshttps://inteltechniques.com/book1.html

Nov 28, 2023 • 31min
From Law Enforcement to Fraud Fighter- Episode 130, Austin Harris, CFE, CFCI
On this week's episode of Fraudish, Kelly speaks with Austin Harris, CFE and CFCI, who got into the fraud world by accident. Austin, like Kelly, started his career in law enforcement and stumbled into the world of financial crimes and fraud. Austin is passionate about preventing fraud and helping the victims of fraud. Show notes: Connect with Austin on LinkedinBad Fraud Advice NewsletterAbout FraudInequality in EmbezzlementDavid Weber Behavioral AccotantScience Proves Kelly Right Episode

Nov 21, 2023 • 40min
Criminologist on the real impact of financial crimes, Ep. 129 with Dr. Emily Homer
Dr. Emily Homer, ACFE, returns to Fraudish for an update on her career, projects with the ACFE and so much more related to fraud and criminology. Listen to the full episode for some valuable points on legal treatment of white collar criminals, the real impact of financial crime, and how we use pop culture to teach fraud. Dr. Homer is a graduate of the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Louisville. She is currently a Research Specialist with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Her academic research focuses on theoretical explanations of financial crime with an eye toward prevention and detection. She hopes to help bridge the gap between scholars and practitioners and create financial crime work that will benefit both groups. Her publications have appeared in the Journal of White-Collar and Corporate Crime, Journal of Financial Crime, and Criminal Justice Policy Review, among others. Show Notes:Dr. Emily Homer Linkedin

Nov 7, 2023 • 44min
Everyone Deserves a Defense, Episode 128 with Kathy Enstrom, Director of Investigations-Moore Tax Law Group
This week on Fraudish we hear from Kathy Enstron, Director of Investigations-Moore Tax Law Group, on her different career moves in the fraud space. Kathy had a 26 year career as a federal law enforcement officer for IRS-CI. Take a listen to her amazing career and pivot to the defense side. She was the first woman to lead the Chicago IRS CI. Now she has retired from the government and is working with the defense. But as you know everyone deserves a defense and who better to represent you when it comes to tax cases especially. Show Notes: Kathy's LinkedinMoore Tax Law GroupKathy at Moore Chicago attorney sentenced to federal prison on false statement and tax offenses in connection with funds received from failed bank | Internal Revenue ServiceGet CaponeSay Anything with John Cusack

Oct 17, 2023 • 39min
Undercover Human Trafficking Detective Heidi Chance, Episode 127
An incredibly important and relevant discussion regarding sex/human trafficking from an expert in sex trafficking. A 25 year career at the Phoenix Police Department. Heidi now provides actionable, relevant training for many industries and professionals. Links: Heidi Chance on LinkedinChance ConsultingSex Trafficking in AmericaHuman Trafficking ConferenceSex Trafficking Awareness with Heidi Chance of A Chance For Awareness

Oct 10, 2023 • 40min
Diana Ngo on business intelligence for when things go wrong, Episode 126
This week on Fraudish Kelly chats with Diana Ngo on all things business intelligence, deal intelligence for mergers and acquisitions, and how intelligence is essential for when things in business and deal making goes wrong. We also chat about why Diana is happy she didn't become a lawyer and how cultural differences impact investigations. Enjoy the episode! Links:Diana on LinkedinDiana on Twitter

Oct 3, 2023 • 37min
Robert Gardner on how to find and use public records in investigations, Episode 125
This week on Fraudish we hear from Rob Gardner of Robert Gardner and Associates who specialize in public records and helping Forensic Accountants and Consultants find where the paper trail ends. Listen to this episode to learn more about how to find and utilize public records in investigations. Rob is here to help us be better fraud professionals! Links:Rob's LinkedinRob's TwitterManage RisksBig DataCasino

Sep 5, 2023 • 43min
Michael Reddington, CFI-Vision and Influence, Episode 124
This week on Fraudish Kelly chats with Michael Reddington, a CFI, to discuss how gender, age and culture impact interrogations. Also we touch on the books that have impacted his career. As Michaels says, the best leaders and the best interrogators capitalize on the same two core skills: vision and influence. The cognitive process that leads suspects to commit to saying “I did it”, employees to commit to saying “I’ll do it” and prospects to commit to saying “I’ll buy it” are essentially identical. Listen ahead for a great discussion with Michael! Links:Michael Reddington LinkedinMichael Reddington Twitterhttps://disciplinedlistening.com/I See What You're Saying PodcastBooks that Mike likes:DupedNonverbal Communication: Science and ApplicationsMemory-Enhancing Techniques for Investigative Interviewing


