Fraudish
Kelly PaxtonFraudish 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, re... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 229 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusinessCareers | |||
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This week on Fraudish, Kelly speaks with Mark Nigrini to discuss AI’s use in fraud examination.
Do you think Sam Bankman-Fried’s Anthropic investment to AI’s growing relevance? We discuss.
Nigrini shares AI applications like detecting inconsisten... more
Guest: Melissa Jones, SIU Investigator at Crum & Forster ("OSINT Millennial")
Host Kelly Paxton sits down with Melissa Jones — insurance fraud investigator, OSINT trainer, and self-described "OSINT Millennial" — for a wide-ranging conversation about... more
Can you even negotiate fraud?
This episode on Fraudish we discuss how negotiation and fraud are more related than you would think.
I am joined by Martin Medeiros about fraud, negotiation, and AI. Martin is an attorney (I know, another one!) who he... more
Which fraudsters would you have dinner with?
Most people would answer Bernie Madoff or Charles Ponzi. But how many of you would pick a famous fraud investigator? Our guest in this episode does!
Michelle Tavares recently launched Standard and Proof... more
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- Practical, Personal, and Addictive
As an experienced auditor building a forensic accounting practice, I stumbled on Fraudish and haven't stopped listening. Kelly has a fantastic diversity of guests from investigators to fellow fraud examiners, to professors, and makes every conversation fun and very accessible. I think what's unique about the podcast is Kelly's generosity. She never holds back on any practical operating tips for people working in this space. Plus the episodes emphasize why forensic accounting is so interesting: i... more
Apple Podcasts5Jeff L, CPA, Los Angeles
United States5 months ago - Great Life Lesson
I’ve been part of several Fraud investigations in my career, and they can be just like the movies. I was helping investigate them with data analysis: not actually commit them! 😉
So glad I discovered the Fraudish Podcast. It has money, ego, downfall… and surprisingly, a ton of life lessons. These include:
Fascinating guests (ex-cons, investigators, insiders)
Shocking stories
Real talk about ethics and pressure
Wisdom you can actually use in your own life
Even if you’re not planni... more
Apple Podcasts5HenryJames614United States9 months ago - Fascinating conversations
Love this show! Kelly shines a light on fraud in a way I have yet to see. Learning so much and implementing it into my career as a fraud professional.
Apple Podcasts5Kristin GailUnited States2 years ago - Well worth the listen
Have had some time to enjoy a little podcast listening and one of my favorites is Kelly Paxton - Pink Collar Crime Expert and her podcast Fraudish. Her approach, background and interactions makes for some great shows. Listen and you’ll be back.
Apple Podcasts4AndersonInvestigativeUnited States2 years ago - Engaging and Informative
Fraudish has quickly become one of my favorite podcasts! Kelly Paxton is an engaging host and her guests always come with interesting stories. After every episode I feel like have learned something new and come away with a new perspective on fraud.
Apple Podcasts5RitchkoffUnited States2 years ago
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What is Fraudish about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A practical, practitioner-focused show that brings together investigators, auditors, and fraud prevention experts to explore embezzlement, corporate ethics, and anti-fraud strategies. Episodes mix real-world cases, investigative techniques, and leadership culture with personal stories of redemption, risk, and resilience. Listeners are likely professionals seeking actionable tips, industry insights, and diverse perspectives on fraud prevention, detection, and ethics in the workplace. A notable strength is the blend of technical fraud content with human-centered narratives and interviews with senior industry figures, providing both tactical guidance and broader context for organizational integrity.
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Fraudish launched 6 years ago and published 229 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Fraudish include:
1. Martin Medeiros
2. Michelle Tavares
3. Evan Tsai
4. Sam Buffone
5. De'Airra Belcher
6. Tom Hardin
7. Kelly Riddle
8. Michael Blevins
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