

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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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

Mar 28, 2023 • 53min
Episode 111 Dr. Jay Albanese, Professor & Criminologist
This week on Fraudish Dr Jay Albanese and I chat about the difference between male and female embezzlers, gambling, how smart people do stupid things, and much more! Dr. Jay Albanese is a Professor & Criminologist in the Wilder School of Government & Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He was the first Ph.D. graduate from the Rutgers School of Criminal Justice. Dr. Albanese has written and edited 20 books, 100+ articles and book chapters, and has made keynote and invited presentations in 25 countries. Sign up for my Breaking Fraud newsletter here!Show Notes:Dr. Jay Albanese LinkedinDr. Jay Albanese TwitterBlindspot Book Hidden Brain Part 1Hidden Brain Part 2

Mar 21, 2023 • 35min
Episode 110 Eric Vento, Certified Protection Professional
Eric Vento is a board certified Certified Protection Professional through ASIS International and is globally known as a senior security leader who thrives on stakeholder engagement, vision casting, and empathetic leadership. Eric is a passionate people manager who loves to develop, mentor, coach, and lead others. 60+ Linkedin recommendations attest to his leadership success and track record of delivering consistent ROI above and beyond. We discussed all things Linkedin, professional etiquette, and more! Sign up for my Breaking Fraud newsletter here!Show Notes:Eric's LinkedinGovernment to PrivateHidden Brain Podcast

Mar 14, 2023 • 35min
Episode 109 Mike Spencer, Private Investigator
Author of Private Eye Confidential: Stories from a Real PI. Mike became an investigator after a career in journalism. His stories are engaging, informative and fun to hear. Over the years, Mike has performed these many high level PI services for clients including surveillance, witness interviews, photography and video documentation, and records and document research. Don't miss out on the knowledge Mike has to share on this episode of Fraudish!Sign up for my Breaking Fraud newsletter here! Show Notes: Mike Spencer Linkedin Mike Spencer Twitter Mike Spencer Blog Mike's Book

Mar 7, 2023 • 41min
Episode 108 Daniel Porter
This week on Fraudish I spoke with Daniel Porter, mechanic turned investigator. We discussed his journey from the fixing cars to investigating cases, the value of untraditional backgrounds in the field, and much much more! Sign up for my newsletter here!Show Notes:Daniel's Linkedin

Feb 28, 2023 • 23min
Episode 107 Tracy Coenen, Divorce Money Guide
Tracy finds you the money! She practices exclusively in the area of forensic accounting. Her work falls into three categories:1. Fraud investigation - Cases of embezzlement, financial statement fraud, investment fraud, insurance fraud, white collar criminal defense.2. Family law and divorce - Lifestyle analysis to quantify the need for support or find hidden income or assets.3. Litigation - Expert witness in cases involving contract disputes between companies, corporate divorces, economic damages, and other financial analysis.Show Notes:Tracy's LinkedinThe Divorce Money GuideDivorce Money Guide on InstaForensic Accounting First Wives ClubThe Feminine Mistake Book

Feb 21, 2023 • 43min
Episode 106 Pamela Barnum, The Trust Agent
This week on Fraudish I speak with Pamela Barnum, The Trust Agent, Former Undercover Police Officer & Federal Prosecutor, Nonverbal Communication Expert Have you ever thought about what it would be like to live as a different person with a different name, identity, and background for months. That's precisely what Pamela did for almost nine years as an undercover police officer in the Drug Enforcement Section.While working full-time as an undercover police officer, Pamela completed law school and accepted a position as a federal prosecuting attorney. Pamela's keynotes, workshops, and consulting are for people who want to negotiate with ease, influence with trust, and communicate with confidence.Sign up for my newsletter here!Show Notes:Pamela BarnumPamela's LinkedinPamela's TED Talk Pamela's Speaking