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Fraudish
Kelly Paxton
204 episodes
23 hours ago
Fraudish, a favorite reformed fraudster is back! Craig Stanland returns to Fraudish to share his continued journey of reinvention. And let me tell you, this conversation goes places I never expected! Craig opens up about how stoicism became his unlikely lifeline after incarceration, offering practical wisdom for anyone facing life's tough moments (fraud-related or otherwise). We dive into the counterintuitive power of vulnerability, something most fraud professionals aren't exactly trained to...
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Fraudish, a favorite reformed fraudster is back! Craig Stanland returns to Fraudish to share his continued journey of reinvention. And let me tell you, this conversation goes places I never expected! Craig opens up about how stoicism became his unlikely lifeline after incarceration, offering practical wisdom for anyone facing life's tough moments (fraud-related or otherwise). We dive into the counterintuitive power of vulnerability, something most fraud professionals aren't exactly trained to...
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Episodes (20/204)
Fraudish
The Counterintuitive Power of Vulnerability in Fraud with Craig Stanland
Fraudish, a favorite reformed fraudster is back! Craig Stanland returns to Fraudish to share his continued journey of reinvention. And let me tell you, this conversation goes places I never expected! Craig opens up about how stoicism became his unlikely lifeline after incarceration, offering practical wisdom for anyone facing life's tough moments (fraud-related or otherwise). We dive into the counterintuitive power of vulnerability, something most fraud professionals aren't exactly trained to...
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23 hours ago
53 minutes

Fraudish
Lessons from a Professional Peacemaker with Doug Noll
Litigator turned a peacemaker? Well Doug Noll is no usual lawyer, and you won't want to miss his Despite Kelly’s aversion to lawyers, she has invited Doug Noll on to discuss why he isn’t a typical lawyer anymore and how he got involved in the fraud world. Doug Noll is a former trial lawyer turned mediator who is known for his work in alternative dispute resolution and emotional competency. Doug shares his journey from starting as a litigation attorney to becoming a peacemaker. We cover...
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2 weeks ago
58 minutes

Fraudish
Beyond Checkbox Compliance and Ethics Training with Evie Wentink
Toxic leadership + unhappy employees = ethics disasters waiting to happen! Sound familiar? This week, I'm thrilled to chat with Evie Wentink from Ethical Edge Experts who's revolutionizing compliance programs by putting people first. She shares why those mind-numbing checkbox approaches fail and how integrating employee wellbeing into ethics actually prevents misconduct. If you're looking to transform compliance from a dreaded requirement into a competitive advantage, this conversation delive...
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3 weeks ago
45 minutes

Fraudish
From Patriot Act to Online-Banking: How Banking and AML Changed with Becki LaPorte
Fraudish fans, I've brought an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) powerhouse Becki LaPorte to share the fraud lessons and career pivots that keep you coming back. Becki breaks down her fascinating evolution from therapist to Anti-Money Laundering specialist, revealing how her psychology background became her secret weapon in understanding financial crime patterns. For those of you navigating career transitions in fraud prevention, her journey through banking, securities, and technology offers a mast...
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4 weeks ago
33 minutes

Fraudish
200 Episodes of Fraudish & We're Still Kicking: Death Investigation Special with Dean Beers
Fraudish fans, we made it to 200 episodes! To celebrate, I'm diving into the ultimate fraud – death fraud – with death investigator Dean Beers. And yes, "death investigator" is absolutely as fascinating a job as it sounds! Dean's been poking around suspicious deaths since 1987 (before some of you were born!) and shares some jaw-dropping stories that would make even your favorite true crime podcast blush. From "Oops, they're not actually dead" insurance scams to cases where the evidence tells ...
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1 month ago
56 minutes

Fraudish
Why Good People Do Bad Things with Guido Palazzo
This episode with Prof. Guido Palazzo blew my mind about how normal people turn into corporate criminals. Turns out it's less about bad apples and more about toxic orchards! We dish about all your favorite corporate disasters: Theranos, Wells Fargo, and France Telecom. Guido explains how fear and impossible targets are basically Fraud Fertilizer™. My favorite part? Learning that having a career "Plan B" is your best defense against being pressured into sketchy accounting, and that reading nov...
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1 month ago
37 minutes

Fraudish
From White Shoe Lawyer to White Collar Inmate and Back with Jeff Grant Esq.
Buckle up, Fraudish! Jeff Grant gives "career pivot" a whole new meaning in this episode: from lawyer to opioid addict to federal inmate to ordained minister to practicing attorney again. Talk about a LinkedIn profile that raises eyebrows! Jeff and his wife Lynn created the White Collar Support Group (therapy for people who've traded corner offices for prison cells) and now he's fighting for a Federal Expungement Initiative. As someone who investigates fraud for a living, I was fascinated by ...
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1 month ago
45 minutes

Fraudish
When Positive Psychology Meets Fraud Prevention with Robin Johnson
I'm back with a conversation that connects dots I never saw coming! Robin Johnson brings the ultimate career combo - fraud prevention expert AND positive psychology guru. We dive into why that perfectly nice Karen from accounting suddenly "borrows" $250K, how toxic workplace culture practically invites fraud, and my favorite revelation: positive psychology might prevent fraud better than another policy manual (sorry, corporate writers!). Robin's journey from MBA to Safe Checks fraud specialis...
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1 month ago
48 minutes

Fraudish
Networking 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 t...
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2 months ago
40 minutes

Fraudish
An Ethical Rabbi Walks into a Bar? with Rabbi Yonason Goldson
After 30 years in Jewish education, Rabbi Yonason Goldson became an ethics expert and speaker. As I discovered, it's not as big a leap as you might think! In this episode, we explore whether today's world is actually less ethical or if we just see more wrongdoing due to social media and the 24 hours news cycle. We also dive into how AI is reshaping our ethical landscape and what ancient wisdom can teach us about modern dilemmas. Yonason brings unique perspectives as a prolific content creator...
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2 months ago
32 minutes

Fraudish
Even 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 tra...
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2 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Fraudish
There’s Always a Victim: True Crime Road Trip with Lou Schachter
I'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 th...
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3 months ago
51 minutes

Fraudish
Romance Bait & Robocalls: Fighting Back Against Scam with Alex Quilici
Scam calls. Scam texts. Scam everything. This week on Fraudish, I’m talking with Alex Quilici, CEO of YouMail, and let me tell you—we cover it all. From robocalls to text scams to the rise of "romance baiting" (yes, we’re rebranding “pig butchering”), Alex breaks down what’s really going on behind that unknown number blowing up your phone. We also dig into: Why younger people fall for scams more often than you'd thinkEasy ways to protect your privacy (hint: secondary numbers are your friend)H...
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5 months ago
30 minutes

Fraudish
I Want to Be an Auditor When I Grow Up with Elizabeth McCormick
This week, I’m joined by my friend and audit pro Elizabeth McCormick. We chat about her unexpected path into internal audit, starting her own company Audit Forward, and how tools like Power Query and AI are changing the game. Elizabeth also gets real about growing up with congenital hearing loss and how it’s fueled her push for disability inclusion in the profession. We cover fraud, ethics, embracing failure, and why showing up as your full self matters more than ever. 🔗 Connect with Elizabet...
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5 months ago
37 minutes

Fraudish
Networking, niching and fraud lessons with Dean Baratta
You know I love a good career plot twist, and this week’s episode has plenty! I’m joined by Dean Baratta, an intelligence analyst with a background that includes retail banking, WeWork, and more. (Yes, that WeWork.) We talk about Dean’s unconventional path into the world of intelligence and ethics, what he’s learned about fraud along the way, and how AI is shaking things up faster than you can say “ChatGPT.” In this episode: What his time at WeWork taught him about red flags, ethics, an...
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5 months ago
42 minutes

Fraudish
Women Can Do Anything (Including the Really Bad Stuff) with Angie Gad of GadIntel
Women can be criminals too! This episode of Fraudish I speak with Angie Gad of GadIntel all about why society are biased again women… in a good way? Or is it bad? Let’s get into it! Angie shares her journey from growing up in a post-9/11 era as a child of Arab immigrants in New Jersey to her impactful career in intelligence and counter-terrorism. She has a rather unexpected entry into intelligence and our discussion touches on the importance of creativity and critical thinking in intelligen...
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5 months ago
34 minutes

Fraudish
Family Secrets, Forensic Work & the Fraud Triangle with Candy Bellau
In this episode of Fraudish, Kelly sits down with forensic accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner Candy Bellau, whose journey into the world of fraud is anything but typical. From never picturing herself as a forensic accountant to building a career in the field, Candy brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of real talk. We dive into the personal side of fraud—because let’s face it, there’s always more to the story. Candy opens up about her own family’s history with fraud (yes, it’s complicate...
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6 months ago
44 minutes

Fraudish
What Even Is a Creative Technologist? with Claudia Tietze
Think OSINT is just glorified Googling? Think again. In this episode, I chat with Claudia Tietze, a creative technologist who went from film and theater to fraud-fighting. We dig into how OSINT actually works, why creativity matters in investigations, and how AI and ethics collide in this weird little world. Plus, Claudia shares her take on trend spotting and her work building a better OSINT community with Valor. Connect with Claudia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/supersecretsquirrel/ Claudia's...
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6 months ago
48 minutes

Fraudish
Rules Change, Risk Doesn’t with Matt Kelly, CEO of Radical Compliance
In 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...
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6 months ago
30 minutes

Fraudish
What It Takes to Truly Prove Identity Today with Blair Cohen of AuthenticID
In this episode, Kelly sits down with Blair Cohen, founder of AuthenticID, for a fascinating look into how fraud has evolved and how technology is fighting back. 💡 From his early days in employment screening to launching a cutting-edge identity verification company, Blair shares his unique journey and deep industry insights. 🔍 What You'll Learn: How fraud has shifted from solo grifters to organized global networksThe rising threat of synthetic identities, deepfakes, and AI-driven scamsWhy eth...
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6 months ago
32 minutes

Fraudish
Fraudish, a favorite reformed fraudster is back! Craig Stanland returns to Fraudish to share his continued journey of reinvention. And let me tell you, this conversation goes places I never expected! Craig opens up about how stoicism became his unlikely lifeline after incarceration, offering practical wisdom for anyone facing life's tough moments (fraud-related or otherwise). We dive into the counterintuitive power of vulnerability, something most fraud professionals aren't exactly trained to...