Fraud Fighters Unleashed: Inside the Action at Fraud Retreat 2024

Banking on Fraudology

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In this episode, our host Hailey Windham sits down with the insightful Kelly Paxton to delve into their recent experiences at Fraud Retreat 2024. Kelly shares captivating stories from her presentation on corporate fraud and whistleblowing, revealing the key takeaways and personal anecdotes that kept the audience engaged without the aid of slides. Hailey and Kelly explore the vital role of whistleblowers and internal auditors, shedding light on the challenges, risks, and support necessary for those brave enough to come forward.

They also reflect on memorable sessions from the retreat, including talks on litigation secrets, decoding deception strategies, and the integration of ethics within corporate culture. You'll hear about the inspiring charity project making tie blankets for a children's hospital and raising funds for Susan G. Komen, as well as the enriching networking opportunities that come from gathering with peers who understand the complexities of fraud investigation.

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About Hailey Windham:

As a 2023 CU Rockstar Recipient, Hailey Windham, CFCS (Certified Financial Crimes Specialist) demonstrated unbounding passion for educating her community, organization and credit union membership on scams in the market and best practices to avoid them. She has implemented several programs within her previous organizations that aim at holistically learning about how to prevent and detect fraud targeted at membership and employees.

Windham’s initiatives to build strong relationships and partnerships throughout the credit union community and industry experts have led to countless success stories. Her applied knowledge of payments system programs combined with her experience in fraud investigations offers practical concepts that are transferable, no matter the organization’s size.

Connect with Hailey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-windham/

Banking on Fraudology is part of the Fraudology Podcast Network.