Kelly Paxton

Fraudish

Business EN ↓ 228 episodes

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, resources are just some of the amazing fraud content you will hear each Tuesday. 

Author

Kelly Paxton

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.greatwomeninfraud.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 27 Mary Eastwood-Jones, CFE 06.04.2021

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-eastwood-jones-cfe-46771150/

Episode 26 Alexander Hall 30.03.2021

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-hall-3724307a/http://disputedefenseconsulting.com/

Episode 25 Amanda "Jo" Erven, CPA, CIA, CFE, cTQA 23.03.2021

https://www. LinkedIn.com/in/amanda-jo-erven-ace/https://www.auditconsultingeducation.com/https://www.auditconsultingeducation.com/total-quality-auditing/https://www.auditconsultingeducation.com/cpe-book-club/https://twitter.com/amandajoervenBook links:https://www.amazon.com/Choices-Road-Life-Amanda-Erven/dp/1733784322/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=amanda+jo+erven&qid=1616023182&sr=8-2h...

Episode 24 Carrie Kerskie, Identity Theft and Fraud 16.03.2021

https://www.linkedin.com/in/Carrie-kerskie-2503784/https://carriekerskie.com/https://privacymentor.podia.com/https://kerskie.com/

Episode 23 Marcy Phelps, CFE 09.03.2021

https://www.illumeo.com/users/Marcy-phelpshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/Marcyphelps/https://Marcyphelps.com/https://twitter.com/Marcyphelps

Episode 22 Juliette Gust, CFE, Ethics Suite 02.03.2021

https://www.ethicssuite.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliettegust/https://twitter.com/EthicsSuite

Episode 21 Marguerite C. Lorenz, CTFA, CLPF Master Trustee 23.02.2021

Marguerite C. Lorenz, CTFA, CLPF #319: Ms. Lorenz is a master trustee and managing partner inLorenz Private Trustees, and has served as a Professional Trustee and Executor on over 100 matters. Ethics for Trustees 2.0, gives further understanding to the work of a Fiduciary, and its ethical considerations, for both professional and family member trustees. Ms. Lorenz is President of the Estate Planni...

Episode 20 Mary Schaeffer, AP Queen and the Magic of Twitter 09.02.2021

Accounts payable and fraud, unfortunately, go hand in hand. Be sure and reach out to Mary: https://www.linkedin.com/in/accountspayable/

Episode 19 Groundhog Day is Here-Foreword to Embezzlement How to Prevent, Detect and Investigate Pink-Collar Crime 02.02.2021

Today's episode is a short one with me reading the foreword to my new book, Embezzlement How to Prevent, Detect and Investigate Pink-Collar Crime. The next few weeks and months will have a mixture of readings from the book and interviews like the first 18 episodes.  Eventually, I will be able to tell you why the podcast is changing a bit.  But for now I hope you take a listen.  It's a bi...

Episode 18 Chelsea Binns, Professor, Author, Researcher & Investigator 27.01.2021

Chelsea Binns is another fantastic guest for Great Women in Fraud.  We have been in the same circles for many years but finally got to catch up and actually talk to each other.  Her story of how she became an investigator and then became a professor is inspiring.  Her dedication to her career is wonderful.  She didn't take the fork in the road.  She took both forks!  I think you are going to...

Episode 17 Melissa Goddard CFE CCA CCP CRIS CICA PI 19.01.2021

Today's guest is in my own backyard but we had to be COVID safe so we couldn't do this episode in person.  Melissa Goddard is another Great Women in Fraud and she specializes in construction fraud. With a booming construction economy in Bend, Oregon she is keeping busy. We talked about the nice lady who baked cookies everyday but rationalization got the best of her. We also talked about...

Episode 16 Elizabeth Simon, Former Regent ACFE 12.01.2021

Elizabeth Simon has done most all jobs accounting but her passion has always been fraud prevention.  Take a listen to how she almost became a lawyer (I considered it too) but the insights of working fraud is been helpful throughout her career.  She is a former Regent for the ACFE and a regular speaker on ethics and compliance.  Show links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethsimoncpa/Ethical Syst...

Episode 15 Tom Hughes-Reformed Pink Collar Criminal 05.01.2021

Tom Hughes closed the 2019 ACFE Global Conference.  “The first dollar, because you have a genuine financial emergency … that first dollar, you’re going to agonize about that money,” said Hughes. “You’re going to go to work the next day and you’re expecting the police to be there, probably with a television crew, because you have done this awful thing. But the next morning, you go to work, and nobo...

Episode 14 Matt Christensen, CISSP CFE ITPM 29.12.2020

Today’s episode with Matt Christensen is extra special for many reasons.  Matt is a big supporter for all things #pinkcollar crime and #greatwomeninfraud.  He is the first Great Man in Fraud for our series.  Matt is a leader in all things anti-fraud and cybersecurity and mentorship.  I consider myself extremely lucky to consider him a colleague.  Please take a listen and definitely reach out to Ma...

Episode 13 Mary Breslin CIA, CFE 22.12.2020

Mary Breslin knows how to throw a party.  I was very lucky to have been invited to her party at the Global ACFE in 2019.  When we are back in person you need to get the invite for ACFE Global.  What I love about this episode is that everything that Mary brings up is relevant, timely and actionable.  You will never look at a Lamborghini again the same way.  Or as the fraudsters say a Lambo.  "...

Episode 12 Jerri Williams host of Retired FBI Case File Review 15.12.2020

Jerri Williams, Retired FBI Agent, who is the podcast host of Retired FBI Case File Review, is on the show today.  We talk economic crimes, women as embezzlers, advance fee scams, her career and so much more.  This was filled with case examples, fun stories and lots of great information about the FBI.  She should be getting sponsored by the FBI for her podcast.  

Episode 11 Mel Stanley: Branding as a Great Women in Fraud 08.12.2020

Today’s episode is a bit different with Mel Stanley and your personal brand.  I heard Mel on Great Women in Compliance and was immediately drawn to her and her message. What does personal branding have to do with Great Women in Fraud?  A lot.  You are your brand. What does your brand say.  Even before you walk into a meeting people have a perception of you. Fraud professionals often bring bad news...

Episode 10 Nicole Landau, CFE 02.12.2020

Nicole Landau is a CFE that specializes in construction fraud.  I was lucky enough to meet her in person pre-COVID thanks to Dan Ramey.  Nicole got into fraud investigations by seeing her boss get their CFE. She thought it looked interesting and so she also did it.  Next thing she knew she was on her way to Texas for her first investigation.  The fraud bug stuck and it changed her career trajector...

Episode 9 Karisse Hendrick E-Commerce Queen of Fraud 24.11.2020

Karisse Hendrick is the go to person for all things e-commerce fraud related.  She runs the Fraudology podcast https://fraudologypodcast.libsyn.com/website and is the founder of Chargelytics http://www.chargelyticsconsulting.com/. Karisse and I met online because my sister's store was having some chargeback issues.  I reached out to Karisse and she graciously responded.  We ended knowing seve...

Episode 8 Jackie Garrick-Whistleblowers of America 17.11.2020

As a fraud professional you will eventually, if you have not already, have a whistleblower case.  Jackie Garrick's experience will change the way you see whistleblowers. Her work as a social worker helping prevent suicides in the military led her down a path that she never saw coming.  She only did what she thought was necessary and it changed her life.  Her story is inspiring yet chilling. ...

Episode 7 $1million Elder Financial Fraud Victim Interview 11.11.2020

Imagine finding out that a caregiver for your parents stole $1 million.  What would you do?  How would you feel?  This is an interview with "Lena" who found out that her mother had been the victim of elder financial fraud.  The caregiver stole and was eventually sentenced but the story is so much more.  From being disappointed in both the criminal justice system and the financial system...

Episode 6 Mary Shirley, Co-Host Great Women in Compliance podcast 03.11.2020

Mary Shirley, co-host of Great Women in Compliance, is this week's guest.  I was lucky enough (through networking) to be a guest on her podcast and she did me a favor by being a guest here on Great Women in Fraud.  Mary's origin story started in New Zealand and has taken her all over the globe doing investigations and compliance.  She is also the co-author with Lisa Fine of Sending the E...

Episode 5 Yelesina Hernandez Outstanding Next Generation Fraud Fighter 27.10.2020

Next Generation Fraud Fighter Yelesina Hernandez.  Yelesina is the perfect guest to highlight her career, her drive, her inspiration and her passion for the anti-fraud field.  I met “Sina” several years ago when I spoke at the ACFE Houston Fraud Conference.  She was sitting in the front row and came up to introduce herself.  She is a winner of the ACFE Ritchie Jennings Scholarship.  Sina is the Al...

Leah Wietholter-Workman Forensics and The Investigation Game Podcast Host 20.10.2020

Leah Wietholter of the Investigation Game is this week's guest.  She recently designed the Case of the Cash Flow Fiasco which debuted at CyberCraft Summit.  I played the game and it is really fun.  From initially wanting to be an FBI agent to the now owner of Workman Forensics Leah is a Great Women in Fraud leader. She is known for her data sleuthing skills.  While she has been doing investig...

Tracy Coenen-Forensic Divorce Expert and much more 11.10.2020

Tracy Coenen is my go to person when it comes to all things forensic divorce.  Her depth of experience and expertise is unparalleled.  Take a listen to her hidden talent but also her work on an Instagram investigation case tied to a divorce.  Tracy talks about how important it is to network in your field.  Tracy is also noteworthy for her fixed fee arrangements.  Say goodbye to the six minute incr...

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