Payments fraud is a key issue for treasury professionals as it relates to disbursements. Because of the nature of companies’ disbursement activities, they will always be a target for fraud, both internal and external. Collaborating with partners; adopting robust processes, controls and audit trails; and educating employees can help protect against the risk of fraud. MORE.

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AFP Payments Fraud and Control Survey Report

AFP’s Annual Payments Fraud and Control Survey Report, underwritten by Truist, provides updated information on payments fraud trends and the impact of fraud on organizations. Also covered are the controls organizations are using to curb fraud. Responses from over 500 practitioners form the basis of the report.  
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  • May 29, 2026

    Why Aren't More Organizations Using AI for Fraud Control

    At a time when payments fraud tactics are becoming more advanced and harder to detect, artificial intelligence (AI) offers a clear advantage: It can analyze transaction data in real time, identify anomalies and adapt to emerging threats. And yet, most organizations aren’t using it.
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  • May 1, 2026

    The 2026 Payments Fraud Outlook

    What are the payments fraud trends to watch for in 2026? Email-based fraud continues to rise, check fraud remains stubbornly persistent and newer tactics, such as deepfake impersonation, are beginning to emerge.
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  • Dec 10, 2025

    Fraud Is Moving Fast — Treasury Needs to Move Faster

    During the second companion webinar to the AFP 2025 Payments Fraud and Control Survey, underwritten by Truist, AFP gathered industry experts to weigh in on the critical question of why treasury teams aren’t moving faster to close the widening gap between fraud tactics and operational realities.
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