Fraud has evolved - has your organisation?

At this year's 36th ACFE Global Fraud Conference, one message was clear: fraud risk is accelerating, and many organisations are not adapting fast enough.

While businesses often feel confident in their controls, awareness campaigns, and reporting frameworks, that confidence is frequently based on outdated assumptions. The reality is that the nature of fraud has changed, and the threat now extends beyond traditional boundaries.

Fraud is no longer just a compliance issue. It has become a strategic business risk that impacts trust, operations and reputation. Today's offenders are well-resourced, technologically sophisticated and opportunistic. They are using the same digital tools and platforms as their targets, including artificial intelligence and behavioural data, to create convincing, hard-to-detect attacks. To remain resilient, organisations must view fraud risk as a whole-of-business issue, embedded into strategy, not relegated to the risk or audit team.