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Fraudish

Kelly Paxton
Fraud
Embezzlement
Fraud Prevention
Ethics
Artificial Intelligence
Forensic Accounting
True Crime
Robocalls
Ethics and Compliance
Scams
Women In Fraud
Corporate Culture
Romance Baiting
Cybersecurity
Insurance Fraud
Business Valuation
Fraud Examination
Telemarketing Regulation
Gray-Collar Crime
Behavioral Science

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

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Latest Episodes

Kelly interviews former FBI counterintelligence agent Robin Dreeke about how curiosity, nonjudgment, and precise word choice build connection and elicit truth, while labels like “liar” trigger defensiveness, shame, and “shields up.” 

Dreeke explains... more

Fraud in Law Firms: Trust Accounts, Controls, and ‘Surprise and Delight’ Auditing (with Kelley Brubaker, CPA)

Connect with Kelley: www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybrubaker/

www.profitscalethrive.com/link-in-bio

www.profitscalethr... more

Robert Nordlander on Fraudsters, IRS CI, and Building a Career in Forensic Accounting

Kelly interviews forensic accountant and former IRS Criminal Investigation agent Robert Nordlander about fraud, career paths, and professional development. Nordlan... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Hollaway
Senior director of strategic growth at Valid Systems and founder of the Women in Fraud community
Valid Systems
Episode: Laura Hollaway Finding Fraud Angels: Empowering Women in the Fraud Fighting World
Kelley Brubaker
CPA who runs an accounting firm and specializes in accounting for law firms
Episode: Kelley Brubaker CPA Lawyers missing money
Robert Nordlander
Forensic accountant and former IRS Criminal Investigation agent
Nordlander CPA
Episode: Robert Nordlander-Fraud Podcasters unite!
Melina Palmer
Author and host of The Brainy Business
The Brainy Business
Episode: Melina Palmer 6 year anniversary of Fraudish!!!
Jon David Huffman
Lawyer specializing in fraud-related disputes
Attorney with focus on fraud cases in Georgia
Episode: Jon David Huffman- Law, Fraud, and Justice
Sean Mueller
Former hedge fund manager and ACFE closing speaker
Self-employed/Former hedge fund manager
Episode: Sean Mueller Closing ACFE Global Interview
Neal Levin
Head of Global Fraud Investigations and Asset Recovery at Rimón (North American Officer for IBA Asset Recovery Committee)
Rimón
Episode: Unraveling Fraud: The Legal Battle with Neal Levin
Jonathan Walton
Con artist investigator, host of Hardcore Con and Jonathan Walton Media
Jonathan Walton Media
Episode: Johnathan Walton is back! Exposing the Con: Jonathan Walton's Journey Through Fraud"
Kathy Chambers
Storytelling and cybersecurity professional
Independent/Consultant
Episode: Kathy Chambers-From Cybersecurity to Storytelling

Host

Kelly Paxton
Certified Fraud Examiner, former special agent and private investigator specializing in embezzlement and workplace dishonesty

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    Jeff L, CPA, Los Angeles
    United States9 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 Podcasts
    5
    HenryJames614
    United Statesa year 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 Podcasts
    5
    Kristin Gail
    United 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 Podcasts
    4
    AndersonInvestigative
    United 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 Podcasts
    5
    Ritchkoff
    United States2 years ago

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Guests bring varied professional experience and compelling real-world stories about fraud, ethics, and accountability.
The conversations are praised for being lively, memorable, and approachable while still offering useful insight.
Listeners value practical tips and career guidance they can apply in fraud investigation, auditing, and forensic accounting.
Kelly Paxton is described as knowledgeable, genuine, upbeat, and an engaging interviewer who keeps technical subjects accessible.

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Laura Hollaway Finding Fraud Angels: Empowering Women in the Fraud Fighting World
Q: And what has been their response to you taking on this woman in fraud, if you can talk about that?
Laura says Valid Systems supported the initiative with a first-year budget and a no-sales approach. She reports that it grew to 2,200 newsletter subscribers and more than 650 community members, with monthly coffee talks and live workshops.
Laura Hollaway Finding Fraud Angels: Empowering Women in the Fraud Fighting World
Q: So tell the audience sort of your back story and how you got to start Women in Fraud.
Laura describes more than 25 years in enterprise sales, her 862-mile Appalachian Trail hike, and her move to Valid Systems. Looking for fraud education and mentors, she decided to recognize women practitioners through a free LinkedIn newsletter.
Robert Nordlander-Fraud Podcasters unite!
Q: What would you recommend or what training, if someone wants to be like you, Robert, or someone wants to be like Kelly, and what would you tell them to go do?
Nordlander recommends forensic accounting courses, learning core bookkeeping concepts, finding a mentor, using LinkedIn thoughtfully and creating content such as a podcast to build skills and professional connections.
Robert Nordlander-Fraud Podcasters unite!
Q: Anyone, any fraudster dead or alive, who do you want to have dinner with?
Nordlander names Kevin Mitnick, Marc Rich and Charles Ponzi, saying he would be curious about their stories and motivations.
Kelley Brubaker CPA Lawyers missing money
Q: What should business owners do as they add staff and delegate financial tasks?
Brubaker recommends limiting access to cards and payment authority, separating payment preparation from approval, and making routine reviews of original bank records part of the monthly process.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fraudish

What is Fraudish about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly interviews led by Kelly Paxton, a Certified Fraud Examiner and former special agent and private investigator, explore fraud through the people who investigate it, experience it, prevent it, or work around it. Conversations cover embezzlement, forensic accounting, corporate crime, whistleblowing, fraud law, governance, cybersecurity, and the human pressures behind dishonest behavior. Guests include investigators, accountants, attorneys, business leaders, authors, and people with firsthand experience of financial misconduct.

The format pairs career stories and case-based discussion with practical guidance on controls, investigative methods, ethics, mentorship, and professional development. Its distinctive focus is the human side of fr... more

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Recent guests on Fraudish include:

1. Laura Hollaway
2. Kelley Brubaker
3. Robert Nordlander
4. Melina Palmer
5. Jon David Huffman
6. Sean Mueller
7. Neal Levin
8. Jonathan Walton

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