
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, re... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 223 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessCareersEntrepreneurship | |||

What happens after someone gets scammed? The money's gone but the shame, the confusion, and the vulnerability to being hit again? That often sticks around.
This week I'm joined by De'Airra "Dee" Belcher, founder and fraud-prevention lead of JRMT Co... more
You may think fraud is a financial issue. And you would be wrong! According to my guest, “Fraud is a culture issue with financial consequences.” And I tend to agree.
Everything in an organization — good or bad — begins and ends with culture. When l... more
When your last name is Riddle, solving problems kind of feels inevitable.
In this episode, Kelly sits down with Kelly Riddle, founder and CEO of Kelmar Global, to unpack a 37-year career in fraud investigation — from insurance fraud and corporate th... more
She knew she would get caught one day but kept stealing…
Every day at work: "Is this the day?" and when FBI showed up with her boss, she knew immediately. This is Michael's choice for any fraudster to interview: Sue Sachdeva (Koss Corporation).
Mi... more
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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
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
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.
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.
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.
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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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Recent guests on Fraudish include:
1. Natalie Lewis
2. Tamás Kádár
3. John Gill
4. Evie Wentink
5. Dean Beers
6. Jeff Grant
7. Robin Johnson
8. Yin Johnson
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