Why this report matters
Online fraud isn’t just expanding, it’s changing. AI is becoming one of the biggest threats facing businesses, second only to impersonation fraud as the fraud type professionals most fear in the coming year.
The Fraud Industry Pulse Survey 2026 brings together insights from almost 1,200 fraud and compliance decision-makers across the globe. From fraud prevention to compliance, business development to customer onboarding, the report reveals how organizations are experiencing fraud today, where the biggest challenges lie, and what the future of fraud prevention looks like.
Fraud is on the rise
Fraud professionals around the world are seeing rising fraud volumes, increasing financial impact, and a growing threat from AI-driven attacks. At the same time, organizations are turning to AI, identity verification, and biometrics to strengthen their defenses.
of fraud professionals have seen an increase in online fraud in the last 12 months
more likely that digitally presented media is entirely AI-generated or otherwise altered
have seen at least some negative financial impact from fraud
expect online fraud to increase over the course of 2026
What you’ll learn
Get a clear, data-backed view of how fraud is evolving globally and what organizations are doing to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats.
Global fraud trends
How online fraud is increasing worldwide, what types of fraud businesses encounter most, and how fraud is affecting revenue.
AI-powered fraud and defense
How AI-driven fraud attacks and deepfakes are reshaping the threat landscape, and how organizations are using AI and machine learning to fight back.
Customer and business pressures
Why customers are demanding more robust fraud prevention, and how organizations are balancing protection, usability, cost, and operational priorities.
Future-ready fraud prevention
How identity verification, biometrics, CrossLinks, RiskScore, and layered fraud prevention tools can help businesses prepare for what comes next.
Get the Fraud Industry Pulse Survey 2026
Gain essential insight into how fraud professionals view the changing threat landscape, how AI is influencing both attacks and prevention, and what businesses need to do to strengthen fraud prevention capabilities in 2026 and beyond.
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What is the Fraud Industry Pulse Survey 2026 report?
The Fraud Industry Pulse Survey 2026 is a free Veriff research report based on a survey of almost 1,200 fraud and compliance decision-makers from companies across the globe. It explores how online fraud is evolving, how AI is shaping fraud risk, and what organizations are doing to strengthen fraud prevention.
Is the Fraud Industry Pulse Survey 2026 report free to download?
Yes, the report is free to download.
Who should read the Fraud Industry Pulse Survey 2026 report?
This report is designed for fraud and compliance professionals, as well as decision-makers involved in fraud prevention, business development, customer onboarding, and risk strategy.
What topics does the report cover?
The report covers rising online fraud, AI-driven fraud attacks, deepfakes, impersonation fraud, document fraud, revenue impact, customer expectations, fraud prevention ownership, identity verification, biometrics, and fraud prevention challenges.
How does AI impact fraud according to the report?
The report shows that most respondents have seen an increase in AI-driven fraud attacks over the past 12 months, and more than 78% expect AI and deepfake-powered fraud to grow in 2026. It also shows that AI and machine learning are becoming essential tools for detecting fraud patterns, identifying sophisticated fraud attempts, and improving fraud prevention.
Does the report explain how businesses can prevent fraud?
Yes. The report outlines how organizations are using AI and machine learning, identity verification, biometrics, device and document checks, biometric analysis, and CrossLinks-based intelligence to fight fraud and strengthen security.
Does the report include real data and research?
Yes. The report is based on survey responses from almost 1,200 fraud professionals worldwide and includes supporting findings from Veriff’s fraud and identity fraud research.
Is this report relevant for my region or market?
Yes. The survey is global and includes perspectives from fraud professionals across multiple markets. It also highlights some regional differences, including findings from Brazil, the US, and the UK.
How can Veriff help after reading the report?
Veriff helps organizations fight fraud with AI-powered identity verification and fraud prevention tools, including document and device checks, biometric analysis, liveness checks, fraud network mitigation strategies, CrossLinks, and RiskScore capabilities.