Fraud in the Cyber Era: 2026 Fraud Trends and Insights

Trustpair’s 2026 report examines how AI-driven schemes, faster payments, and rising regulatory pressure are reshaping fraud risk for finance and treasury teams. 71% of  companies reported an increase in AI-powered fraud: will you be next?

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Are Your Fraud Controls Ready for What’s Next?

AI-driven impersonation, instant payments, and requirements like Nacha 2026 are putting traditional fraud controls under pressure. At the same time, only 32% of companies validate vendor bank accounts continuously, creating gaps that fraudsters can exploit. With this report, you’ll:

  • Understand the key 2026 fraud trends
  • Assess the impact of AI on payment fraud
  • Identify where vendor data quality creates risk
  • Prepare for rising regulatory expectations

 

By understanding how fraud, regulation, and operational change intersect, finance leaders can strengthen resilience and make more informed decisions in the year ahead.

2026 fraud trends
With The Expertise Of
With insights from
Lee Ann Perkins
Lee-Ann Perkins
Head of Global Treasury
Ankura Consulting
Gloria Wan
Gloria Wan
Executive Director
Kinexys by J.P.Morgan, Liink
Baptiste Collot
Baptiste Collot
CEO and Co-founder
Trustpair
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