Dr. Mark Nigrini, famed for his work on Benford's Law, is on Fraudish discuss key aspects of fraud detection and prevention. The episode dives into the implications of AI on future fraud and the importance of understanding key fraud patterns. Nigrini is the author of Forensic Analytics (Wiley, 2011) and Forensic Analytics Second Edition (2020) which describes analytic tests to detect fraud, errors, estimates, and biases in financial data. He is also the author of Benford's Law (Wiley, 2012) w...
This episode on Fraudish Kelly speaks Erik Halvorson a life long learner and soon to be Doctor, who shares his extensive journey from joining the Air Force to becoming Chief Data Scientist at Tracklight. Erik delves into the evolution of fraud detection techniques, emphasizing the importance of data analytics, behavioral psychology, and social network analysis in combating modern fraud schemes. The conversation provides practical advice for investigators and a peek into the future of technolo...
Kelly 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 preve...
This week on Fraudish Kelly speaks with Javier Leiva about the disturbing and multifaceted case of LaDonna Humphrey. The discussion covers LaDonna's alarming behaviors, including stalking, gaslighting, and mismanagement of a nonprofit. Every person LaDonna touches, she ruins. Who is your LaDonna? Connect with Javier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javierjleiva/Listen to the podcast: https://pretendradio.org/https://whyy.org/segments/the-greatest-hoax-on-earth/
This 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 ...
This 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://w...
In 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 eng...
In 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/
In 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 provide...
This week on Fraudish Kelly speaks with Heidi Joy Tretheway to talk about all things murder and romance! They dig into an infamous murder case in the Portland, Oregon area that got very close to Heidi. And we discuss what being a romance novelist is really like! Heidi’s Podcast, A MUST LISTEN! Happily Never After: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happily-never-after-dan-and-nancy/id1743266064Connect with Heidi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heiditretheway/Links: Blame...
This week on Fraudish Kelly is joined by Talia Beechik of 221B Partners. Talia shares insights from her diverse career in investigations, beginning with her early interest inspired by Nancy Drew books to her role in private investigations today. She discusses key concepts such as fraud, ethics, and the complexities of threat assessment cases. Talia also sheds light on her recent work involving social media analysis, threat identification, and the psychological aspects of criminal behavior.Con...
Did you know the CIA has a Librarian? Can you picture Carry Matheson in a library? I sure can’t. This week on Fraudish Kelly speaks to Amy Brooks, CFE on her career trajectory that has taken her from librarian, to the CIA, to a licensed CFE. you won’t want to miss this one if you're a CIA nerd like me! Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-brooks7718/https://www.netflix.com/title/81470938https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Hustlehttps://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/nada...
In this episode of Fraudish, Kelly talks to Barbara Siegenthaler, a lawyer based in Switzerland. They discuss a range of topics including conduct risk, ethics, and the distinction between Safety 1 and Safety 2 methodologies. Barbara shares her insights from her recent paper on global conduct risk and methodologies, touching on the importance of anthropology, behavioral science, and human factors in analyzing conduct risk. They also explore PSI theory and the role of AI in conduct risk assessm...
This week on Fraudish, Kelly speaks with Tod McDonald of Valid8 Financial. Tod shares his journey from CPA to entrepreneur, driven by a need to streamline financial investigations. They discuss Valid8's approach to automating the extraction and reconciliation of financial data using machine learning, which aids forensic accountants, legal professionals, and government investigators. Todd recounts a notable case involving the fraudulent Meridian Mortgage Funds and the challenges faced during t...
This week on Fraudish, Kelly speaks with Scott Fulmer, host of the podcast 'A Study in Crime.' They discuss Scott's new podcast, delving into a variety of crime topics from art theft to bank robbery. Scott shares his insights on the psychology behind crimes, the importance of recognizing patterns, and the role of modern technology in crime-solving. They also touch on popular true-crime podcasts, fraudulent schemes, and the allure of true crime content. Tune in for a fascinating conversat...
Fraudish sits down with MJ Banias, an experienced investigative journalist and OSINT expert based in Canada. MJ discusses his unique journey from teaching to specializing in open-source intelligence and corporate fraud investigations at Permanent Record. The conversation ranges from the ethical quandaries faced in OSINT investigations to the importance of networking and building a community within the industry. MJ also shares his thoughts on the value of practical experience over traditional ...
“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...
When you think of retirees do you ever think of them committing fraud? This week on Fraudish Kelly speaks with Christina Fiscella, CFE, about the fascinating wave of grey collar crime and the two shades of grey. The 2008 financial crisis is a turning point for grey collar crime. The "golden years" should be about enjoying retirement and not committing any type of crime including arson and insurance fraud. Of course, they talk about fraud and pop culture including Clint Eastwood in ...
Fraudish is BACK! And this week Kelly speaks with Marc Evans, CFE. Marc has over a decade of dedicated service in law enforcement investigations, primarily fraud and financial crimes, and a Certified Fraud Examiner. Marc brings real boots on the ground experience to Fraudish. Listen to his experience in pink collar crime aka garden variety embezzlement and so much more. Check out Fraud Hero Connect with Marc Evans on LinkedIn If you enjoyed Fraudish, please leave a review and recommend to a f...
"It takes a village to be ethical." This week on Fraudish, Kelly has on Dr. Steven Mintz for a second time to dig in deeper on the pressing issues happening at Boeing and beyond. If you have plans to be on a plane, this is a must listen. Show notes:Boeing putting profits ahead of safetyhttps://www.amiflyingonaboeing.com/Ethics Sage Dr. Steven Mintz
Shawn Clark
I like how she talks about the career transition in fraud investigations once you move up to becoming a manager. It's beneficial to hear someone else forgo that upward transition in favor of doing cases. Hearing that legitimized is helpful. Moving up to management often means you don't get to do cases anymore. If that's what you love, it's good to hear that it doesn't follow that because you don't become a manager, it doesn't mean you can't progress as an investigator. Love the podcasts- Thanks!
Shawn Clark
Another great podcast Kelly! I love a good check kite too. But investigating- not committing it. Always a good clarification to make!
Shawn Clark
As a fraud fighter in the banking/ consumer credit space, I almost never get to hear a fraudster's insights. Listened to every minute of this. Thank you!
Shawn Clark
This is a great podcast. They address how some investigators will actually help others now as opposed to holding their cards to their chest which was the environment when I started. Some things that make my anti-fraud life easier, actually came from tips I received from fellow investigators. I'm learning it's ok to share sometimes. I'd like to help other investigators if I can. I'm naturally curious and like learning new things. Compliance and fraud investigations often overlap, whether it's BSA, KYC, etc. Thanks for another great podcast Kelly.
Shawn Clark
This is my favorite episode so far! My dad is a retired professor of dentistry. He went to a dental conference where the speaker was an FBI agent. The agent's presentation was on the vulnerability of a dental practice with regards to embezzlement. A dentist is busy with patients. They don't have time to look at their books; they're busy with patients.The FBI agent showed the pitfalls of leaving the bookeeping to someone else. Most of the dentists leaving after the presentation looked pale, shocked and worried! They just never thought....