Fraudish

Author: Kelly Paxton

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. 
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Insurance Fraud, Personal Branding, and 37 Years of Solving Riddles with Kelly Riddle
Tuesday, 14 April, 2026

When your last name is Riddle, solving problems kind of feels inevitable.In this episode, Kelly sits down with Kelly Riddle, founder and CEO of Kelmar Global, to unpack a 37-year career in fraud investigation — from insurance fraud and corporate theft to how the field has evolved in the digital age.They dive into what actually makes someone commit fraud, the differences between male and female embezzlers, and why no one committing fraud thinks they’re the bad guy. Kelly Riddle also shares his go-to interview techniques for getting people to confess — without ever leading with accusations.Plus: why committing insurance fraud is a terrible idea (they know more than you think), how technology has changed investigations, and the surprisingly strategic side of naming and branding a business.🔍 In this episode:Why insurance fraud is harder to get away with than everThe psychology of fraud: rationalization, guilt, and opportunityMale vs. female embezzlers — who actually gets away with more?Interview techniques that get people talking (and confessing)How fraud investigation has evolved over nearly four decadesThe role of social media and digital footprints in modern casesWhy you should never name your business after yourselfHow strong branding shapes your reputation in an industryConnect with Kelly Riddle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyriddle/Kelmar Global:https://www.kelmarglobal.com/About-UsPI Insitute: https://piinstitute.com/

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