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 | 225 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessEntrepreneurshipCareers | |||
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What does your grandmother have to do with corporate governance? More than you might think.
In this episode, Kelly Paxton sits down with Evan Tsai, an auditor, compliance veteran, and newly minted founder of Phoenix Ascent, for a conversation that t... more
Have you hear of the False Claims Act? This whistleblower statute recovers $2–6 billion per year for taxpayers. But most of us have never heard of it.
Well, If you report fraud against the government (a "qui tam" action) and the government recovers... more
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
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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 States4 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 States8 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 225 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. De'Airra Belcher
2. Evie Wentink
3. Tom Hardin
4. Michael Blevins
5. Justin Burns
6. Tom Hardin (Tipper X)
7. Carla Blake
8. Julia Cowley
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