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FraudishNetworking Across Borders: Yin Johnson’s Global PI Career"My location holds no boundaries!" - Yin Johnson, whose 37-year investigative career spans continents and countless fraud cases. In this episode, we explore how Yin built her global investigation practice and leverages her extensive network to solve complex cases.Yin shares her journey from sports instructor to renowned international investigator, offering insights on financial and intellectual property fraud across different cultures. We discuss how technology has transformed her work and the power of building strong investigative connections worldwide.Kelly want’s her rolodex! Connect:LinkedIn: Yin JohnsonBooks: Reprobates | Killer SmileLinkedIn: Kelly Paxton
2025-08-2640 minFraudishEven Fraud Has a Silver Lining with Johnathan Walton"I'm grateful she scammed me... at the end of the day I'm better for it"Can fraud actually lead to positive outcomes? That's the provocative question at the heart of this week's episode, where I sit down with Johnathan Walton – a man who turned his own devastating scam experience into a mission that's helped countless victims reclaim their power.Johnathan shares the shocking story of how he was manipulated by a con artist posing as an Irish heiress, and the unexpected silver lining that transformed him into one of today's leading experts on scams and th...
2025-08-121h 04FraudishThere’s Always a Victim: True Crime Road Trip with Lou SchachterI'm back with renewed Fraudish energy! In this captivating return episode, I welcome Lou Schachter, the investigative mind behind True Crime Road Trip and recent New York Times featured writer. Lou shares his remarkable journey recovering stolen paintings and documenting historical crimes from his home base in Palm Springs.Don't miss his incredible story of connecting the dots that led to the recovery of two paintings stolen 40 years ago from the Harwood Museum in Taos, New Mexico, a case that garnered national attention in 2025 when the FBI returned the artwork to its rightful home. He also opens...
2025-08-0551 minFraudishRules Change, Risk Doesn’t with Matt Kelly, CEO of Radical ComplianceIn this episode of Fraudish, Kelly sits down with the one and only Matt Kelly to talk all things compliance… and trust us, it’s more than just rules and regulations!We kick things off with a big question: Do you need to be a lawyer to work in compliance? The answer? Well… it depends. (Yep, we said it.) But this convo goes far beyond JD requirements. Matt shares his take on how the evolving political landscape is quietly shaping the compliance profession—and why organizational culture matters now more than ever.Whether you’re already in...
2025-04-2230 minFraudishHacking the Fraud Game: Cybersecurity Lessons with David TaxerIn this episode of Fraudish, Kelly Paxton sits down with David Taxer, cybersecurity expert and author of Shadows of Eden, for an insightful conversation on the intersection of technology, fraud, and human behavior.David shares his unconventional path from tech enthusiast to penetration tester, revealing how an insider fraud case shaped his career. Together, they dive into:Fraud ethics and how gender influences the appeal of white-collar crimesThe role of curiosity and pattern recognition in solving investigationsThe growing impact of AI on cybersecurity and fraud detectionPractical...
2025-01-1433 minFraudishListen to This Before you Buy a House: Wire Fraud in Real Estate with Thomas Cronkright of CertifIDKelly speaks to Thomas Cronkright to discuss his unconventional journey after being defrauded in a wire fraud scheme. Tom details a harrowing and complex fraud case involving a criminal syndicate, his personal experiences with financial crime, and the subsequent creation of Certified, a company designed to combat real estate fraud through advanced technology. Tom and Kelly also explore social engineering’s evolution, the impact of AI on fraud, and the importance of proactive measures in preventing financial crimes. Tom shares his insights, the challenges faced, and the eventual triumph in litigation and recovery of funds for victims.Li...
2024-10-3148 minFraudishDue Diligence in Venture Capital with Lyndee FletcherThis week on Fraudish Kelly speaks with Lyndee Fletcher, President of Vcheck Global. Lyndee is an expert in the public record and reputational due diligence industry. Lyndee is the youngest President in the reputational due diligence industry. Kelly and Lyndee get into what the venture capital industry is like, how venture capital uses open source intelligence, Adam Newman, the Chicago Mob, and more!Connect with Lyndee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndee-fletcher/Check out Vcheck Global: https://vcheckglobal.com/
2024-10-2231 minFraudishRaising Fraud Awareness with Kelly Todd of Forensic Strategic SolutionsThis week on Fraudish Kelly speaks with Kelly Todd, President of Forensic Strategic Solutions to discuss various aspects of fraud investigation, share notable cases, and explore the dynamics of gender in embezzlement. Kelly Todd shares her experiences and the impact of mentorship in her career while underscoring the importance of awareness and training in the ever-evolving fraud landscape. Kelly shares how LinkedIn has changed her career for the better! Connect with Kelly Todd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyjtodd/And please leave us a review if you enjoyed the episode, it really helps us out!
2024-10-1535 minFraudishDiversity of Thought in Fraud and Investigations with Kennedy ChappellIn this episode of Fraudish with Kelly Paxton, Kennedy Chappell, a communications expert at Permanent Record, joins the conversation. Kennedy shares her eclectic journey from broadcasting to podcasting and investigative work, emphasizing the importance of diversity and storytelling in fraud investigations. The discussion covers themes of ethics, diversity of thought in investigations, and the significance of embracing vulnerability and open-mindedness within teams. Kennedy also touches on engaging content creation online and shares insights on operations security and the challenges of purchasing Bitcoin.Get Bullsh*t Hunting: https://www.bullshithunting.com/Connect with Kennedy on LinkedIn...
2024-10-0841 minFraudishThe Investigative Side of Business Valuations with Brenda WamalaIn this episode of Fraudish, Kelly Paxton speaks with Brenda Wamala, a valuation expert. They discuss business valuation with a focus on investigative elements and share personal stories illustrating the intricate processes involved. The episode also touches on intriguing cases such as fraudulent practices in divorce cases and corporate mismanagement. Dig into this great episode! Connect with Brenda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wamalabrenda/
2024-10-0127 min
Oh My FraudMeet the Fraud Investigator: Kelly PaxtonCaleb and Greg welcome Kelly Paxton, a former fraud investigator who has worked at both the federal and local level to talk about her career and one of her favorite red collar crime stories.SponsorsSafeSend - https://ohmyfraud.promo/safesendMakersHub - https://ohmyfraud.promo/makershubinterVal - https://ohmyfraud.promo/interval(00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud Podcast
(03:47) - Kelly Paxton's Background and Career
(06:52) - Kelly's Experience with U.S. Customs
(12:18) - Pink Collar Crime and Gender Dynamics
(21:42) - Podcasting Journey and Fraudish
(23:06) - Favorite Fraud Cases: Lori Eisenberg
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2024-09-251h 06FraudishCanada’s Top OSINT Expert Shares Her Tips with Ritu GillIn this episode of Fraudish, Kelly Paxton interviews Ritu Gill, an open source intelligence (OSINT) analyst from Canada. Ritu shares insights into her background, her journey in law enforcement, and her entrepreneurial ventures, including her own consulting business and the development of the Forensic OSINT Chrome extension. The discussion covers various aspects of OSINT, including ethics, the importance of capturing online content, and networking within the OSINT community. Ritu also provides valuable tips for those looking to break into the field and underscores the significance of staying up-to-date with training and qualifications. Additionally, they discuss popular culture representations of...
2024-09-2430 minFraudishHow Magic Tricks Mirror Fraud Tactics with John Tonsick CPA & CFE“Magic and fraud have a great deal in common.”In this episode of Fraudish, host Kelly Paxton interviews John Tonsick, a CPA, CFE, and magician. John shares his unique journey from serving in the Navy to becoming a forensic accountant. He discusses the intriguing parallels between magic and fraud, emphasizing how both involve manipulation and deception. John also sheds light on his long career in forensic accounting, including his experiences with receiverships and dealing with fraudsters. The conversation explores the psychology of trust and the emotional impact of fraud on victims and perpetrators alike. Tune in to disc...
2024-07-2334 minFraudishAre women better cyber criminals? with Amber Schroader aka Wonder WomanIn the movies it seems like all of the cyber experts and criminals are stereotypical, nerdy men behind laptops. But is that really the case? This week on Fraudish Kelly speaks to Amber Schroader aka Wonder Woman. Amber shares all about justice, adaptability, patterns and so much more. Where is the grey? It is the intent. This is another amazing episode that is a must listen. So many takeaways. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberschroader/https://paraben.com/https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/daniel-kahneman/noise/9780316451383/?lens=little-brown
2024-04-2335 minFraudish#WhistleblowersAreHeroes with Sarah Carver and Jennifer Griffith, The Whistleblower DuetWhistleblowers are incredibly important for our society and more specifically for fraud professionals so this episode of Fraudish is all about whistleblowing with two experts on the subject.In this episode of Fraudish, Kelly speaks to Sarah Carver and Jennifer Griffith, The Whistleblower Duet of the largest Social Security disability scheme. Have you seen The Big Conn? Have you listened to the accompanying podcast? You must. Links:Sarah CarverJennifer GriffithCarverGriffithThe Big ConnThe Big Conn Podcast
2024-04-091h 03FraudishAre French Embezzlers More Sophisticated? with The French Detective Emmanuelle WelchWhat do you think of when you hear the word fraud? Correct answer: Fun! Just kidding! But our guest this week on Fraudish isn't cause she makes fraud fun! Kelly speaks with the French Detective aka Emmanuelle Welch on all things fraud! In this episode they cover FOIA, characteristics of french embezzlers (think palm trees and fast cars), OSINT, AI and trainings. Also, dogs leading to their owners is fascinating. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frenchinvestigator/https://www.frenchdetective.com/https://headlineclub.org/2024/03/17/2024-foia-fest-tip-sheet/...
2024-04-0232 minFraudishSpeed Dating Your Favorite Fraud Experts with Jim Vogt, CFE and Founder of Fraud Protection InstituteThis week on Fraudish Kelly speaks to Jim Vogt about Fraud and Pop Culture and guess what? He teaches a class with an assignment of "At the Movies?" Make sure to check out the Fraud Leadership Summit to dive deep into the realm of fraud prevention with 12 of the industry's most respected experts. Happening Thursday, March 28th! Book here: Fraud Leadership Summit 2024Jim Vogt is an adjunct professor teaching graduate courses in Fraud Examination, Forensic Accounting, Fraud Auditing, White Collar Fraud and Financial Crimes, and Interview Techniques/Legal Aspects of Fraud. He is the CEO an...
2024-03-1938 minFraudishFinding Your Way in the Big World of Fraud with Sophia Carlton, CFESophia Carlton, CFE returns to Fraudish! Sophia was one of the OGs in Great Women in Fraud appearing in episode 3. Are you just getting into the professional area of fraud? Or are you a bit lost in where to go? This is the episode for you! Kelly and Sophia talk all about finding your path and the ways you can find your niche in the fraud space. Sophia is a seasoned fraud risk management executive with extensive experience in best-in-class fraud risk assessments, fraud operations, internal and external fraud investigations, developing and implementing enterprise-level anti-fraud st...
2024-03-1232 minFraudishHow to be a Human Lie Detector with Nejolla KorrisHave you ever been under a lie detector? Well if you've met this week's guest, then you have been under a Human Lie Detector! This week on Fraudish Kelly speaks with her friend Nejolla Korris who is an international expert in the field of Linguistic Lie Detection and Cybersecurity - Social Engineering and Social Media Risk. In the episode we get into why our children lie, how we taught them, why introductions matter, how people react to being with a lie detector, and so much more! Nejolla is the Chief Executive Officer at Interveritas International. Ko...
2024-03-0556 minFraudishHow to be Nobody's Fool with Daniel Simons and Christopher ChabrisHave you every felt like a big fool after you got taken advantage of? Haven't we all! But don't worry because there are reasons for why we are all fooled and what we can do to prevent it. This week on Fraudish Kelly speaks with Dan Simons and Chris Chabris who are experts in why and how people are fooled and how to prevent it. Chris and Dan have written Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It. This book is a must have in the Fraudish offical library! Si...
2024-02-2757 minFraudishThat Audit Guy with Robert BerryDo you wake up at night in cold sweats worried you are going to be audited? Well our guest this week on Fraudish is here to make sure that auditor is the best they can be. This week on Fraudish, Kelly is delighted to be joined by her friend Robery Berry aka That Audit Guy. Robert Berry helps auditors become awesome through kick butt training courses, mentoring programs, publications, live shows and podcasts. His goal is to help bring out the best in auditors so that they can stop checking the box and start helping to drive ex...
2024-02-2042 minFraudishGrandma got scammed by a prince? How to prevent and protect from elder financial abuse and scams with Brian WatsonThis week on Fraudish, Kelly speaks with Brian Watson, who has decades of experience in financial crimes. Most recently, he has transitioned into non-profit work in preventing elder financial scams and abuse. If you have an elder loved one, this episode is especially important, as we discuss how to prevent and report financial crimes against the elderly. Especially as these scams are getting more and more sophisticated every day. Brian spent 28 years in Federal Law Enforcement investigating financial crimes as a Special Agent with IRS Criminal Investigation. He spent much of that time as a Public Information O...
2024-02-0632 minFraudishResources and fun fraud information to recap 2023 with Kelly, Episode 132As the year of 2023 is coming to a close I wanted to say thank you to all of my listeners and give you plenty of content and resources to look at as we move into a new year. I look forward to more of Fraudish in 2024! Send me a message with what your favorite episode was this year and let me know any fraud resources you love. Happy Holidays and a Happy New year!Links to Resources:Frank Perri episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-119-frank-perri-white-collar-criminals-101/id1530413097?i=1000616884544Pivot Podcast: h...
2023-12-1908 minFraudishGood Victims and Bad Victims, Episode 131 with Christina Lekati, Social Engineering Security Specialist & OSINT AnalystThis week Kelly speaks with Christina Lekati, Social Engineering Security Specialist, Open-Source Intelligence Analyst, BlackHat Trainer, and Keynote Speaker. We zoomed "across the pond" all the way to Germany to speak with Christina about all things OSINT and the real repercussions of fraud on innocent (and not so innocent) people. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lekati-social-engineering/https://www.osintcurio.us/https://www.cyber-risk-gmbh.com/https://www.chasehughes.com/opshttps://inteltechniques.com/book1.html
2023-12-0554 minFraudishFrom Law Enforcement to Fraud Fighter- Episode 130, Austin Harris, CFE, CFCIOn this week's episode of Fraudish, Kelly speaks with Austin Harris, CFE and CFCI, who got into the fraud world by accident. Austin, like Kelly, started his career in law enforcement and stumbled into the world of financial crimes and fraud. Austin is passionate about preventing fraud and helping the victims of fraud. Show notes: Connect with Austin on LinkedinBad Fraud Advice NewsletterAbout FraudInequality in EmbezzlementDavid Weber Behavioral AccotantScience Proves Kelly Right Episode
2023-11-2831 minFraudishDiana Ngo on business intelligence for when things go wrong, Episode 126This week on Fraudish Kelly chats with Diana Ngo on all things business intelligence, deal intelligence for mergers and acquisitions, and how intelligence is essential for when things in business and deal making goes wrong. We also chat about why Diana is happy she didn't become a lawyer and how cultural differences impact investigations. Enjoy the episode! Links:Diana on LinkedinDiana on Twitter
2023-10-1039 minFraudishMichael Reddington, CFI-Vision and Influence, Episode 124This week on Fraudish Kelly chats with Michael Reddington, a CFI, to discuss how gender, age and culture impact interrogations. Also we touch on the books that have impacted his career. As Michaels says, the best leaders and the best interrogators capitalize on the same two core skills: vision and influence. The cognitive process that leads suspects to commit to saying “I did it”, employees to commit to saying “I’ll do it” and prospects to commit to saying “I’ll buy it” are essentially identical. Listen ahead for a great discussion with Michael! Links:Michael Reddington Linke...
2023-09-0543 minFraudishFighting Fraud in the Government with Linda Miller, Founder & CEO, Audient Group, Episode 123This week on Fraudish, Kelly talks to Linda Miller, Founder & CEO, Audient Group, on how she got into finding and fighting fraud in the government. Linda talks about how she struggled past government bureaucracy to create a study and guide for how agencies should manage fraud risks that led to the writing of the Fraud Reduction and Data Analytics Act that was unanimously passed. She also discusses how she go a front row seat the the absolute perfect storm of fraud that happened during the pandemic. If you are interested in preventing fraud in the government then this is...
2023-08-2940 minFraudishThe Fraud Guy, Peter Taylor, Episode 122This week on Fraudish Kelly speaks to Peter Taylor aka The Fraud Guy. Peter specializes in fraud risk and system improvement reviews, audits, training, events, articles, research, and investigation. Peter has wanted to work in fraud since he was 7 years old after watching some crime and fraud related TV shows! He began his career at the Greater Manchester Police and went on to be the Head of Fraud for Major Loss Adjusters. Please enjoy this episode where we talk all things fraud and ethics!
2023-08-221h 01FraudishThe Lord of Fraud with Claire Maillet Episode 121This week Kelly is joined from all the way across the pond with Claire Maillet, or as you may know her, "The Lord of Fraud." We discuss her stellar branding as a fraud professional and her journey to become the Lord of Fraud. If you are looking for how to improve your Linkedin presence, implement branding in your fraud professional life, and the presence of fraud in the Fintech space, then this is the episode for you! Connect with Claire on Linkedin.
2023-08-1531 minFraudishScience Proves Kelly Right with Dr. David Weber, Episode 120This week on Fraudish Kelly is joined by Dr. David P. Weber, CFE, who recently defended his dissertation on the Severity of Embezzlement as Predicted by Demographic Variables, or as I call it, Pink Collar Crime. David and I chat all things about the demographic factors of embezzlement, how in todays world that truth may not be a popular one, and how we share the facts of embezzlement despite resistance. We also get into some places we have seen fraud in pop culture. Enjoy! Check out Dr. Weber's dissertation here. Perry Mason Show Bosch Sh...
2023-08-011h 28FraudishEpisode 118, Nathan Mueller, from Convicted Fraudster to Ethics SpeakerThis week on Fraudish we are joined by a convicted embezzler, Nathan Mueller, who has since become a sought-after speaker for Compliance and Ethics presentations. Nathan is a felon friend of Kelly's whose story is one to learn from. Don't miss out on this fascinating story of embezzlement, personal growth, and redemption!Nathan started as a CPA and after years of experience in the field he played a key role in transitioning his company's operations after being bought. He began embezzling money to pay off personal debt and fund a passion for gambling. What started as a $1,100...
2023-05-1651 min
Friday FraudsterSomethings not adding upHow do you know if people really saw you internet advertisement?You don't.Join Kelly, Jo and Robthis week on theFriday Fraudsteras we discuss anotherfraud case.
2023-05-1326 minFraudishEpisode 117 Robert Kerbeck, Author, Actor, and ex-corporate spyYou won't want to miss this chat about the world of high-finance, billion dollar deals, and of course, the secrets behind them. This week on Fraudish, Kelly talks with Robert Kerbeck, a professional actor who makes his real money lying on the phone, charming people into revealing their employers’ most valuable information. Kerbeck pursued acting after college, but to make ends meet, he began his apprenticeship as a corporate spy. Kerbeck became one of the world’s best practitioners of this deceptive—and illegal—trade. Listen along to learn more about the secretive trade! Show Notes:
2023-05-0943 minFriday FraudsterSometimes Profits Just Fly AwayWhat happens when airline execswant to create more profits?They let the rules fly out of the window.Join Kelly, Jo and Rob this weekfor another episode of theFriday Fraudster.
2023-05-0629 minFriday FraudsterNever Threaten a Bank TellerWhat happens when a man threatens a bank employee?Not what you think.Join Kelly, Jo and Robthis week on the Friday Fraudster
2023-04-2229 minFriday FraudsterShe kept the books...to herself.Working for a family run business is the best. Even when there's fraud, you can still keep it in the family. Just not the family that owns the business.Join Kelly, Jo and Robthis week on theFriday Fraudsterfor another fun fraud discussion.
2023-03-1839 minFriday FraudsterIs that crypto really real?Crypto is the hot new thing.It's like gold. Guaranteed riches.That's what some believe.And scammers will go to any means to make you believe it too.Wait until you hear how bad actors tricked this company into giving away millions.Join Kelly, Jo and Rob on the next episode of the Friday Fraudster.
2023-03-1139 minFriday FraudsterDon't Look Passed the PastDo you believe the old sayingonce a cheater always a cheater?Or can we be rehabilited and redeem ourselves from previous bad habits?What do you think?Join Kelly, Jo and Rob this week for another episode of the Friday Fraudster
2023-02-2537 minFriday FraudsterJust Winging ItYou have a great money making idea, but you aren't quite sure how to pull it off. What do you do?Just wing it.Join Kelly, Jo and Rob for another episode of the Friday Fraudster.
2023-02-1838 minFriday FraudsterThe Bad BossHow far would you go for your boss?Would you lie?Would you cheat?Would you steal?Let's see how far this group of bad bankers will go to please their boss.Join Kelly Paxton, Jo Erven and Robert Berry this week on the Friday Fraudster.
2023-02-1135 minFriday FraudsterFood for FraudWhat happens when the government gives away free food?Well, someone has to pay.So grab a snack, just not from the government, relax and get ready for another fraud story.Join Kelly Paxton, Jo Erven and Roberton the Friday Fraudster.
2023-02-0444 minFriday FraudsterHe Madoff With All The MoneyI know many of you look forward to the catchy titles. But this is as catchy as this week's title is going to get.Everyone knows the story.He Made Off with all the money.Let's talk about it.Join Kelly Paxton, Jo Erven and Robert Berry this week on the Friday Fraudster as we discuss fraud, internal audit and internal controls.
2023-01-2856 minFriday FraudsterWho Really Wrote That Book You're Reading?Books are big business.So how much does that manuscript go for on the black market?And who really wrote that book you're reading?Let's talk about it.Auditors, compliance professionals and fraud finders, join Kelly Paxton, Jo Erven and Robert Berry for another episode of the Friday Fraudster.Where we talk fraud, risks and controls.#fraud #internalaudit #fridayfraudster
2023-01-2129 minFriday FraudsterThat Boat Don't FloatLet's take a deep dive into the murky waters of swindle and scandal. We'll see if this sly businessman can keep his head above water by using his silver tongue to slither out of trouble. Or will he walk the plank and sink?Join Kelly, Jo, and Rob on theFriday Fraudster for another fun fraud discussion.Each week, we talk about risk management, fraud, internal auditing, and governance.
2023-01-1444 minFraudishEpisode 95 Staci Dresher, Workplace Attorney-InvestigatorStaci Dresher defies the belief that most Investigators hold about Attorney-Investigators. Staci and Kelly discuss the importance of storytelling in investigations, open source intelligence, favorite workplace investigations, and much more on todays episode of Fraudish. Show Notes:Staci's Linkedin Association of Workplace Investigators
2022-11-1548 minFraudishEpisode 92 Kelly PaxtonThis week on Fraudish, we get to learn from and about the most VIP guest of all: Kelly Paxton. Recent Fraudish guest, and interviewer extraordinaire, Jen Hoar, makes a cameo as host of the show, asking Kelly about what cases still bother her, why she considers herself a "fraud therapist" and how a perennial dissatisfaction with things that don't make sense inspire her to dig and dig until they do. Don't miss this dialogue between two limitlessly curious investigators and conversationalists!Show Notes:Yoga to the People FraudPortrait of an Unknown Woman
2022-10-2643 min
FraudishDiann CattaniGreat Women in Fraud is now Fraudish! Want to help us shape 2023? Let me know.Diann Cattani was an up and coming young professional. What started as a mistake, billing a personal trip on the company card (not by Diann but the travel agency) turned into a $450,000 embezzlement. Diann provides her back story as an All American good girl and how the embezzlement changed her and her family and victim’s lives. There’s Dr. Phil, company culture, personal and professional relationships (#trustisnotaninternalcontrol). Also, don’t have your employees walk your dogs! Show notes:https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB117770695484085199 (https://ww...
2022-10-1838 min
FraudishFrancine McKennaGreat Women in Fraud is now Fraudish! Want to help us shape 2023? Let me know.Francine's latest venture is Accounting Lecturer full-time https://twitter.com/Wharton (@Wharton). I can't imagine how lucky her students are. We first met via Twitter and I have fan girl'd her ever since. This interview is full of all things fraud. You must listen to her story. She really has seen so much and used that to bring attention to what matters. Be sure to follow her on Twitter. Writer, speaker, CPA. Using tools instead of tools using me. https://twitter.com/marketwatch (@marketwatch)Philadelphia...
2022-10-1155 min
FraudishHailey Windham - Certified Financial Crime SpecialistGreat Women in Fraud is now Fraudish! Want to help us shape 2023? Let me know.Hailey Windham, Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS)Hailey has 8+ years of experience at financial institutions. She has developed enterprise-wide comprehensive financial crimes risk management programs. Hailey sees the benefits in assessing fraud risk at financial services.She is leading the way at her employer by providing mitigation suggestions to prevent customer impact and financial loss. She has expertise in leading large-scale fraud prevention initiatives through effective employee and customer training and prevention awareness. She even started an internal podcast because she is such a fan of...
2022-10-0432 min
FraudishJen Hoar, HUMINT expert, Forward Risk and IntelligenceGreat Women in Fraud is now Fraudish! Want to help us shape 2023? Let me know.Jen is a former journalist-turned-corporate investigator who has leveraged the potent act of asking, and listening, to turn strangers into sources and contacts into clients. Jen’s expertise, and passion, is identifying and interviewing smart people who know more than she does about any given topic, to learn as much as possible to inform clients’ executive decision-making.Harnessing her experience as a journalist and business intelligence practitioner, Jen has developed a Human Intelligence for Business training for entrepreneurs, sales, private equity, business development and legal prof...
2022-09-2035 minFriday FraudsterPilfering From The PulpitSome hope and pray for money.While some prey and others and hope they don't get caught.What happens when a pastor is accused of pilfering from the pulpit?Tune in this week and let's discuss it on theFriday Fraudsterwith Kelly Paxton, Jo Erven and Robert Berry
2022-05-0536 minFriday FraudsterA Fair FareIf you steal pennies from your company is it still stealing?This week is a wild tale of a penny pinching pilferer who profited millions right under his employers nose.Join Kelly, Jo and Rob this weekfor another episode of the Friday Fraudster
2022-04-1738 minFriday FraudsterThe Ivy League IncidentYou don't need a PHD from Yale to become a millionaire. You just need to work there and steal a million dollars.One employee stole over $40 million from Yale.Join Kelly, Jo and Rob this week on the Friday Fraudsterfor more fraud craziness.www.fridayfraudster.com
2022-04-1037 minFriday FraudsterDon't mess with forbidden fruit. Apple employee theftThey say an apple a day keeps the doctor away.But taking too much from the forbidden fruit can be dangerous.What happens when one guy decides to take more apples than he should.Join Kelly, Jo and Rob as we discuss the employee who stole millions from Apple.
2022-03-2840 minFriday FraudsterThe Baby Bump That Was NotThere is almost nothing as beautiful as a pregnant woman.But what happens when the baby bump...is nota baby bump.Tune in this week to the Friday Fraudster asKelly, Jo and Rob discuss...well, honestly folks I don't know how to classify this one.Just tune in.www.fridayfraudster.com
2022-03-2243 minFriday FraudsterSometimes You Have to Feed FraudWhat happens when a company gets millions of dollars to feed kids...from a two bedroom apartment?FRAUDI mean. What else do you expect.Join Kelly, Jo and Rob on the Friday Fraudster for a conversation about food fraud.
2022-03-2133 minFriday Fraudster3 Strikes and You're Out...Of a JobWe all know city government doesn't pay well.So why not get a side job?By setting up ghost employees.That's a good plan right?Let's talk about it.Join Kelly Paxton, Jo Erven and Robert Berry on the next episode of the Friday Fraudster.
2022-03-2139 minFriday FraudsterPrinting MoneyEvery secretary deserves a Louis Vuitton teddy bear 🐻 🤷🏽♂️.What about a Rolex watch or Chanel purses?All you have to do is print money on your HP printer 🤦🏽♂️Join Kelly Paxton, Jo Erven and Robert Berry on this episode of the Friday Fraudster.www.fridayfraudster.com
2022-02-2641 minFriday FraudsterThe money well is running dryWhat happens when a small town's utility board is corrupt? Customer receive $2,000 power bills while board member shop at Louis Vuitton. Duh! Each week seems to get crazier.Join Kelly Paxton, Jo Erven and Robert Berry on this episode of the Friday Fraudster.Don't forget to grab some CPEs.Visit www.fridayfraudster.com
2022-02-1943 minFriday FraudsterSwipe Right: Is Tinder Ripe for SwindlersThe say love is blind. Some people are blinded by love. What happens when a guys uses Tinder to swindle money from some unsuspecting women. Join Kelly Paxton, Jo Erven and Robert Berry on this episode of the Friday Fraudster.https://youtu.be/LGzVyf_Zfek
2022-02-1340 minFriday FraudsterCan I Adopt a Million Dollars?Not everyone can have kids. A lot of people adopt. I'd just like to adopt a million dollars. Kinda like the bookkeeper we'll talk about in the next episode of the Friday Fraudster who stole millions for an adoption agency.Join Kelly Paxton, Jo Erven and Robert as we have a friend fraud discussion live on LinkedIn and on your favorite podcasting platforms.www.fridayfraudster.comhttps://youtu.be/IM_kbb4STDI
2022-01-3136 minFriday FraudsterWhat a steelWhat a Steel? What happens when a chief executive wants to start clothing boutique? She steals it from the company, tells the bank the charges are legit and confiscates employee passwords to cover it up.Tune in this Friday as Kelly, Jo, and Rob discuss this theft on the Friday Fraudster.
2022-01-2452 minFriday FraudsterGoing HolmesElizabeth Holmes is guilty, now what? Let's talk about this Friday.Join Kelly, Jo and Rob this week on the Friday Fraudster live on LinkedIn and your favorite podcasting platforms.
2022-01-1650 minFriday FraudsterNot Again. Recycle FraudSave the Earth. They said.Recycle. They said.Do it twice?!?Well, that is kinda what recycling means. But I don't think California imagined that a recycling program would cost them tens of millions of dollars.Join Kelly, Jo and Rob this week on the Friday Fraudster as we talk about fraud fraud...See what I did there...LOL.
2022-01-1537 minFriday FraudsterThe Fruity FraudWhen you hear about crazy crimes, you often think that some felons are fruit cakes. Some brazenly commit crimes. And none more fruity than this week's culprits. Join Kelly Paxton, Jo Erven and Robert Berry as we discuss The Fruity Fraud this week on the Friday Fraudster. Just a friendly fraud discussion every Friday LIVE on LinkedIn and on your favorite podcasting platforms. And you can CPE for listening to a podcast.www.fridayfraudster.comhttps://youtu.be/wlhwar0Sb3M
2021-12-1947 minFriday FraudsterBlood is Thicker Than Fraud - Elizabeth Holmes Trial DiscussionThe Elizabeth Holmes trial is heating up. Who knew there would be so much brooding over blood? This Friday, we'll talk about the trial. Previously Kelly introduced us to the term pleading the belly after she became pregnant before the trial. What other tricks did the attorneys introduce? Let's talk about it on this episode of the Friday Fraudster.
2021-12-1457 minFriday FraudsterFrying up Fake EmployeesWhat happens when a human resources manager cooks up fake employees. Check out this episode of the Friday Fraudster with Kelly Paxton, Jo Erven and Robert Berry.https://youtu.be/MiFXkR1d4Ho
2021-12-1441 minFriday FraudsterSolar Cell Hell and The Price of RomanceWhen things heat up, solar panels are supposed to save us from ourselves. But what happens when those panels come up missing. And everything in life costs. But how much are you willing to pay for love.Join us this Friday for another episode of the Friday Fraudster with Kelly Paxton, Jo Erven and Robert Berry.https://youtu.be/2VFTyM5Osbw
2021-11-141h 02Friday FraudsterBlinded by Love and Coffee ConsThis week on the Friday Fraudster...They say love is blind, but is fraud?And in other newsLet's talk about cons over coffee.Join Kelly Paxton, Jo Erven , and Robert Berry For the best live fraud discussion on the planet.www.fridayfraudster.comhttps://youtu.be/putmmGDfXSI
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FraudishEpisode 53 What Is Kelly Listening To?This episode is about what Kelly is currently listening to. It is a mix-up of crime, tech, current events, compliance, ethics, and behavioral science. Podcasts add so much to my work life and my personal life. Podcasts take you to a place we normally couldn’t go to regularly. Listening to bigwigs, career advice, branding advice, sales advice. Whatever you want or need I bet you can find it on a podcast. So this episode gives you an idea of which podcasts I regularly listen to. I would love to hear which podcasts you listen to and why. Links to podcasts a...
2021-10-2608 minFriday FraudsterWho's Checking the Checks & You're Sicker Than You ThoughtIn this weeks episode...sorry, I can't stop sending checks to people who don't deserve them. What happens when a bank identifies fraud and tries to warn a company who should have better control over its checks? And what happens when your doctor bills the insurance company for illnesses you don't have? Tune in to find out.Join your Friday Fraudster crew for another fun filled friday.-Kelly Paxton - Pink Collar Crime Expert-Jo Erven - Ethics Expert-Robert - The Ask Better Questions Guyhttps://youtu.be...
2021-10-231h 04Friday FraudsterDouble Daily Alex & Mental Health MessIn this week's episode, fool me once, shame on me. Fool me twice, go to jail. And what happens when there is a mental health mess of a meltdown.Join Kelly, Jo and Rob in this week on the Friday Fraudster.https://youtu.be/lIqgaxj5y40
2021-10-2055 minFriday FraudsterNational Fraud League and Horrible HardwareAre you ready for some football? It's NFL time. Let's talk about the National Fraud League? 🤣 Too soon?And how do you know if your computer hardware is horrible? Ask a Yale employee. She's accused of the hardware theft of the century.This week on the Friday Fraudster should be entertaining and educational as always.And we have a special guest.Your Friday Fraudster hosts are passionate about ethics, fraud and good business practices.Kelly is known as the Pink Collar Crime guru. If there is fraud, she can fin...
2021-09-111h 05Friday FraudsterThe Unemployed Employee & Healthy AuditsWhat happens when audits point to healthy patients? 😷That should be a good thing right? AndWhat happens when you hire an employee who was once convicted of identity theft? 👮AndWhere's Jo this week?Tune in to the Friday Fraudster to find out.Your Friday Fraudster hosts are passionate about ethics, fraud and good business practices.Kelly is known as the Pink Collar Crime guru. If there is fraud, she can find it.Jo is the Ethics Expert. She can identi...
2021-09-091h 09Friday FraudsterThe Walking Dead Collections and Hospice HellCan the dead collect checks? And what happens when one organization attempts to cash in on hospice. To find out, you'll have to tune in this week to the Friday Fraudster with a special guest while Jo is on yet another vacation without us. Hopefully she'll bring us back a refrigerator magnet.Your Friday Fraudster hosts are passionate about ethics, fraud and good business practices.Kelly is known as the Pink Collar Crime guru. If there is fraud, she can find it.Jo is the Ethics Expert. She can identify and correct those...
2021-08-2758 minFriday FraudsterMedical Millionaire in the Making and Produce ProfitsMillions can be made in medicine. Even if you must steal it. AND. The produce section is my favorite part of the grocery store. Fresh fruit smells so good. Except in this case where something definitely stinks.Join is this week as we discuss The Medical Millionaire in the Making and Produce Profits.Your Friday Fraudster hosts are passionate about ethics, fraud and good business practices.Kelly is known as the Pink Collar Crime guru. If there is fraud, she can find it.Jo is the Ethics Expert. She can identify...
2021-08-2158 minFriday FraudsterCrop Goes the Weasel & the Mayflower MessWhat happens when farmers collude to grow their profits? And what about when the Mayflower becomes an epic mess? Tune in this week to find out what that is about on the Friday Fraudster.Your Friday Fraudster hosts are passionate about ethics, fraud and good business practices.Kelly is known as the Pink Collar Crime guru. If there is fraud, she can find it.Jo is the Ethics Expert. She can identify and correct those stick organizational ethical issues.Robert is a process. He looks at the controls to determine if...
2021-08-1356 minFriday FraudsterEpic Charter School Failure & Rita Crundwell is not doing so wellVirtual school cashes in on ghost students. Now that's a crazy headline. But that's exactly what happened in one state. And in other news, Rita Crundwell is not doing so well. So she is released from prison early. Don't know who she is, shame one you. Tune in to hear more.Your Friday Fraudster hosts are passionate about ethics, fraud and good business practices.Kelly is known as the Pink Collar Crime guru. If there is fraud, she can find it.Jo is the Ethics Expert. She can identify and correct those stick...
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FraudishEpisode 43 Traci Brown, CSP Fraud Busting Body-Language Experthttps://www.bodylanguagetrainer.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bodylanguageexpert1/https://www.bodylanguagetrainer.com/body-language-books/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx_8ri2rYergbu_06VNSPlw Behavior Panel https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pink-collar-crime-kelly-paxton-cfe-visits-fraud-busting/id1506695449?i=1000470936876
2021-08-0338 minFriday FraudsterUnclaimed College Credit DonationWhat happens when the wrong person claims unclaimed property?orWhat happens when that $10 million anonymous donation is not legit?Find out this week on the Friday Fraudster.Your Friday Fraudster hosts are passionate about ethics, fraud and good business practices.Kelly is known as the Pink Collar Crime guru. If there is fraud, she can find it.Jo is the Ethics Expert. She can identify and correct those stick organizational ethical issues.Robert is a process. He looks at the controls to determine if...
2021-07-3159 minFriday FraudsterWalking the tight rope wire...cardThis one has more twists and turns than a Tele Novella. What happened to wire card? Deception, lies and PI's. All in this episode of the Friday Fraudster.Your Friday Fraudster hosts are passionate about ethics, fraud and good business practices.Kelly is known as the Pink Collar Crime guru. If there is fraud, she can find it.Jo is the Ethics Expert. She can identify and correct those stick organizational ethical issues.Robert is a process. He looks at the controls to determine if you are performing actions to get your desired results....
2021-07-2458 minFriday FraudsterNo Support for Services and Dead End CashThis week on the Friday Fraudster we talk about what happened to the support services for one community. Meanwhile, cash hit a dead end for group of scammers.Another fraud, another Friday. Your Friday Fraudster hosts are passionate about ethics, fraud and good business practices.Kelly is known as the Pink Collar Crime guru. If there is fraud, she can find it.Jo is the Ethics Expert. She can identify and correct those stick organizational ethical issues.Robert is a process. He looks at the controls to determine if...
2021-07-1659 minFriday FraudsterThe Terrible Tax ManWhat do you call a tax collector that spends money on himself?A bad tax man. You have to see this episode.Want CPE's for listening and watching?Go to www.fridayfraudster.comYour Friday Fraudster hosts are passionate about ethics, fraud and good business practices.Kelly is known as the Pink Collar Crime guru. If there is fraud, she can find it.Jo is the Ethics Expert. She can identify and correct those stick organizational ethical issues.Robert is a process. He looks at...
2021-07-101h 02Friday FraudsterHoly Hacienda - Healthcare fraud running rampantWhat happens when healthcare executives defraud the state out of millions. Who's to blame? How did it happen? And who could have prevented it?Join Kelly, Jo and Rob this week as we discuss this fraud.Get your CPE at www.fridayfraudster.com
2021-07-0632 minFriday FraudsterKid Krimes and Bonnie & ClydeWhat happens when a worker steals from a child care center?Well, I assume he ends up in jail...lol.This week, on the Friday Fraudster, we will be talking Kid Krimes.But hold on tight, there's a couple giving Bonnie & Clyde a run for their money.Wait until you hear how this power couple outsmarted the law.Your Friday Fraudster hosts are passionate about ethics, fraud and good business practices.Kelly is known as the Pink Collar Crime guru. If there is fraud, she can find...
2021-06-2555 minFriday FraudsterStudent loan money gone and military mayhemHang on tight. This Friday is going to be a wild ride.Who knew student loans were big business?Wait until you hear how this entrepreneurcapitalized on the student loan system.And in other news...Our military protects us from danger.But who protects their familiesfrom dangerous living conditions.Tune in to find out how one companyfleeced the military and left familiesin horrible conditions. Your Friday Fraudster hosts are passionate about ethics, fraud...
2021-06-211h 00Friday FraudsterNun Your BusinessWhat happens when you steal from god? That's nun of your business. Listen in while we tell you how these sisters became church crooks. And in other news, who polices the police? See what happens when police officers need extra income.Your Friday Fraudster hosts are passionate about ethics, fraud and good business practices.Kelly is known as the Pink Collar Crime guru. If there is fraud, she can find it.Jo is the Ethics Expert. She can identify and correct those stick organizational ethical issues.Robert is a process. He...
2021-06-2159 minFriday FraudsterBooster Club Bandits and Pilfering Parks & RecsFor goodness sake, not even the booster clubs are sacred. This weeks, we'll talk about the booster club bandits. This one is crazy with a capital K. This dynamic duo did a lot of damage to one club. Then, in Philly a few people completely pilfered the parks and recs department.Your Friday Fraudster hosts are passionate about ethics, fraud and good business practices.Kelly is known as the Pink Collar Crime guru. If there is fraud, she can find it.Jo is the Ethics Expert. She can identify and correct those stick...
2021-06-2058 minFriday FraudsterWhat's the State of Your StreetState Street Bank pays big fines for fleecing customers. And can you trust your Uber East driver. Or any other driver for that matter. The case of double identities will leave you wondering who is coming to your home.Your Friday Fraudster hosts are passionate about ethics, fraud and good business practices.Kelly is known as the Pink Collar Crime guru. If there is fraud, she can find it.Jo is the Ethics Expert. She can identify and correct those stick organizational ethical issues.Robert is a process. He looks at...
2021-06-2059 minFriday FraudsterThe Covert Crook and The Diabolical Dentist - Friday Fraudster EP009It's always the unsuspecting ones that steal from you. This week, we talk about the quiet office manager who robbed her employer blind. And the dentist who left a bad taste in patience mouths.Your Friday Fraudster hosts are passionate about ethics, fraud and good business practices.Kelly is known as the Pink Collar Crime guru. If there is fraud, she can find it.Jo is the Ethics Expert. She can identify and correct those stick organizational ethical issues.Robert is a process. He looks at the...
2021-06-201h 03Friday FraudsterThe Corrupt CasinoShe was quiet. She was lovely. That is how they described her. Until they discovered that she stole $3.7 million.In other news, one criminal claims she did becauseshe could recoup company losses at the casino.Your Friday Fraudster hosts are passionate about ethics, fraud and good business practices.Kelly is known as the Pink Collar Crime guru. If there is fraud, she can find it.Jo is the Ethics Expert. She can identify and correct those stick organizational ethical issues....
2021-06-2059 minFriday FraudsterWant some crutches for your headache. How medical fraud is bad for all.You are not going to believe this one. Check out how this company made a mockery of the medical system. Your Friday Fraudster hosts are passionate about ethics, fraud and good business practices.Kelly is known as the Pink Collar Crime guru. If there is fraud, she can find it.Jo is the Ethics Expert. She can identify and correct those stick organizational ethical issues.Robert is a process. He looks at the controls to determine if you are performing actions to get your desired results.Join Kelly Paxton, Jo Erven and Robert Berry on this...
2021-06-191h 03Friday FraudsterVisa Violations and More Pharmacy FoulupsThe last time I checked, it was still illegal to hire full time workers on student visas. Maybe I'm wrong. But the federal government doesn't think so. And more pharmacy foulups. How hard is it to fill a prescription?Your Friday Fraudster hosts are passionate about ethics, fraud and good business practices.Kelly is known as the Pink Collar Crime guru. If there is fraud, she can find it.Jo is the Ethics Expert. She can identify and correct those stick organizational ethical issues.Robert is a process. He looks at the controls to determine if...
2021-06-1838 minFriday FraudsterKentucky is still stuck and unemployment fraud running rampantKentucky can't seem to get it together. They have unemployment fraud all over the place. Simple controls could have avoided the loss of millions. Madoff passes. And more. This Friday.Your hosts are passionate about ethics, fraud and good business practices.Kelly is known as the Pink Collar Crime guru. If there is fraud, she can find it.Jo is the Ethics Expert. She can identify and correct those stick organizational ethical issues.Robert is a process. He looks at the controls to determine if you are performing actions to get your desired results....
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