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://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyjtodd/

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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 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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennedy-chappell-493540259/

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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 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 OSINT, such as documentaries and movies.

Links:

Connect with Ritu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritugill-osinttechniques/

OSINT Techniques: https://www.instagram.com/osint.techniques/

https://www.forensicosint.com/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13837672/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3741834/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izR7BMVJEh0

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/id1743266064

Connect with Heidi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heiditretheway/

Links: 

Blame it on the Fame: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blame-it-on-the-fame-milli-vanilli/id1728930866

Betrayal Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/betrayal-weekly/id1615637724

Catwalk Documentary: https://www.cbc.ca/cbcdocspov/episodes/catwalk-tales-from-the-cat-show-circuit#:~:text=Catwalk%3A%20Tales%20From%20the%20Cat%20Show%20Circuit%20follows%20a%20season,be%20the%20year

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.

Connect with Talia on LinkedIn

Check out 221B Partners

Listen to Jennifer Mackovjak on Fraudish

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/81470938

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Hustle

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/nada-bakos/the-targeter/9780316260459/?lens=little-brown

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 assessments. The episode concludes with a discussion on Taylor Swift that you won’t want to miss! 

Links: 

Connect with Barabara! https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-r-siegenthaler/
Her website and her publications.

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 that investigation. They also explore the broader implications of AI in forensic accounting and the critical role of technology in solving complex financial crimes. The episode highlights the potential for AI to bring efficiency and precision to financial investigations.

Links:
Todd on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todmcdonald/

Valid8 Financial: https://www.valid8financial.com/

https://www.valid8financial.com/client/county-da-unravels-nonprofit-deceit

https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63053e3b38a04b696f88ace8/65dcc849b75579ae31ac90c5_Riverside%20DA%20-%20Not%20for%20Profit%20Deceit%20Case%20Study.pdf

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 conversation that's sure to intrigue any true crime enthusiast.

Links:

https://astudyincrime.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-fulmer-podcast/

A Study in Crime Instagram
 A Study in Crime Youtube