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Fraud in 2026: Preparing for Convergence

Fraud in 2026: Preparing for Convergence

Fraud Prevention

December 8, 2025

Joe Bristow, Fraud SME Director, NICE Actimize

As we step into 2026, the fraud landscape continues to evolve at pace. New payment methods, regulatory shifts and emerging technologies are reshaping how consumers transact and how fraudsters exploit vulnerabilities. From agentic commerce and crypto adoption to the growing complexity of money mule networks, financial institutions (FIs) face into a growing list of new challenges to protect customers while maintaining seamless experiences. What once were isolated risks confined to specific channels are now converging, demanding cross-channel solutions, global collaboration and sharper decisioning frameworks.