Fraud Forward Fraud at Machine Speed: What 2025 Taught Us About 2026
Fraud isn’t slowing down, it’s evolving. The Banking on Fraudology podcast is now Fraud Forward, and we’re kicking off the new era with a no-nonsense look at what financial institutions are actually facing on the front lines.
In this premiere episode, host Hailey Windham brings together fraud, risk, and BSA leaders from banks and credit unions to separate real signals from industry noise. No hype. No fear-mongering. Just firsthand insight from teams fighting fraud at machine speed.
We unpack:
- What fraud teams saw escalate over the past year
- Which threats are accelerating into 2026
- Where banks and credit unions remain most exposed
- How digital arrest scams, Ghost Tap fraud, and self-adapting AI attacks are changing the game
- Why in-branch controls are making a comeback
If you’re responsible for fraud prevention, BSA, risk, or compliance, this episode offers clear, realistic guidance on what to prioritize now, and what needs to change as fraud keeps moving faster.
🎙 Guest lineup:
Karen Boyer, SVP, Financial Crimes - M&T Bank
Jen Lamont, BSA & Fraud Manager - America’s Credit Union
Angela Diaz, Senior Risk Manager, External Fraud Oversight - TD
Hailey Windham, Host of Fraud Forward & Community Banking Lead - Sardine
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