Fraud doesn’t care how the payment moves — checks, ACH, or instant payments — the threat is real, and evolving fast. With the comeback of check fraud, increasing ACH compromise, and the rising pressure of real-time transactions, treasury and finance professionals need to stay ahead of the curve.

In this dynamic session, t payments professionals will walk through real-world fraud scenarios and risk exposures across multiple payment rails. You’ll learn how fraud trends vary by rail, how institutions are responding, and what your organization can do to strengthen controls and meet compliance expectations.

Attendees will walk away with fresh ideas, key fraud red flags, and actionable tools to help safeguard their payment environments — no matter which rails they’re riding.

Session Outcomes

In this session, two seasoned payments professionals—one with deep expertise in education and the other in audit—will guide participants through real-world fraud scenarios impacting checks, ACH, and instant payments. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how fraud tactics differ across payment rails, what red flags to watch for, and how organizations are adapting their defenses. With perspectives grounded in both teaching and practical oversight, the speakers will provide actionable strategies to help participants strengthen controls, meet compliance obligations, and safeguard their payment environments — no matter which rails they’re riding.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify key fraud risks across checks, ACH, and instant payments.
  • Recognize common red flags and evolving fraud tactics by rail.
  • Apply practical strategies and controls to strengthen fraud defenses and meet compliance expectations.