The Data Sleuth Podcast

The Data Sleuth Podcast


103. Interviewing the Fraudster with Kelly Todd, CPA, ABV, CFF, CEE & Lindsay Gill, CFE

December 02, 2025

In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, titled "From Numbers to Narratives," guest host Justin Burns, tackles topics including FBI Investigations, Anti-Money Laundering, Family Fraud, IRS Investigations, and more. In each episode, Justin is joined by an industry expert to help tell the story behind the numbers and explore the latest in fraud detection and prevention.  

 

In today’s episode we discuss embezzlement cases with Kelly Todd, CPA, ABV, CFF, CFE and Lindsay Gill, CFE. In this episode, Justin, Kelly, and Lindsay discuss:

·      Interviewing subjects as a team.

·      Why the setup of the interview space matters.

·      An investigation into a skimming and credit card scheme, and the creative way the business owner got the subject out of the office during the investigation.

·      The story of a fictitious revenue case.

 

GUEST BIO

Kelly Todd is the President of Forensic Strategic Solutions, LLC and the member in charge of investigations. Ms. Todd has a broad range of forensic experience including financial and white-collar investigations, fraudulent financial reporting, accountants’ malpractice, and the calculation of economic damages in a broad range of personal and corporate disputes. She has extensive experience conducting interviews and has secured numerous confessions.

Lindsay Gill is the Director of Investigations at Forensic Strategic Solutions, LLC. Ms. Gill has a breadth of experience in data analytics, computer forensics, internal investigations, anti-fraud programs and controls, fraud vulnerability assessments, and investigative financial consulting. She has experience with the latest interview techniques and has secured numerous confessions.

 

Email: kelly@forensicstrategic.com lindsay@forensicstrategic.com

LinkedIn: Kelly Todd Lindsay Gill


RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE 

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