Webinar Description
Key Takeaways
- Reveals findings from the 2026 Fraud Insights Report, spotlighting a 52% surge in ACH fraud
- Examines shifting wire fraud patterns and the exploitation of recognized devices in digital fraud
- Highlights the diminishing reliability of traditional fraud signals and controls
- Delivers actionable intelligence for financial institutions facing new fraud vectors
- Focuses on practical strategies to strengthen payment fraud defenses
The 2026 Fraud Insights Report Webinar, hosted by NICE Actimize, brings together financial crime professionals to dissect the latest trends shaping the U.S. payment fraud landscape. As fraud tactics evolve at an unprecedented pace, the session offers a timely exploration of emerging risks and the operational realities facing banks, credit unions, and digital payment providers.
Understanding the New Payment Fraud Landscape
Payment fraud in the United States is undergoing a period of rapid transformation. The webinar draws on fresh data from the 2026 Fraud Insights Report, revealing a dramatic 52% year-over-year increase in ACH fraud. Wire fraud patterns are also shifting, with fraudsters adapting their methods to exploit new vulnerabilities and bypass legacy controls.
One of the most pressing challenges highlighted is the growing use of recognized devices in digital fraud schemes. As criminals become more sophisticated, traditional signals—such as device recognition and known payees—are proving less reliable. This shift is forcing financial institutions to rethink their approach to fraud detection and prevention.
Key Discussion Themes
- ACH and wire fraud trends: What’s driving the surge, and where are the new vulnerabilities?
- Exploitation of device recognition and mule networks: How fraudsters are leveraging technology and human networks
- Check payment vulnerabilities: Why legacy payment methods remain a target
- The limits of traditional fraud signals: Understanding why old controls are no longer enough
- Updated strategies for fraud prevention: Practical steps to adapt defenses and mitigate risk
Industry Context and Urgency
Financial institutions are under mounting pressure to keep pace with the evolving tactics of fraudsters. The webinar addresses the operational and strategic challenges of defending against payment fraud in a landscape where yesterday’s controls may no longer be effective. With regulatory scrutiny intensifying and customer trust at stake, the need for up-to-date intelligence and adaptive strategies has never been greater.
Who Should Attend?
This session is tailored for professionals in fraud prevention, risk management, compliance, payments, and digital banking. It is particularly relevant for those responsible for payment security, including Fraud Managers, Risk Officers, Compliance Officers, Product Managers, Data Scientists, and executives overseeing fraud strategy.
About NICE Actimize
NICE Actimize, a recognized leader in financial crime and fraud prevention technology, hosts this webinar as part of its ongoing commitment to industry education and thought leadership. The event underscores the company’s expertise in helping organizations navigate the complexities of modern payment fraud and adapt their defenses for the future.