Payments Fraud: Controls, Governance and Risk Management
- May 12, 2026 11:00 a.m.
- Central Time (CT)
Online Virtual Seminar
Course Level
Overview
Overview
Delivered via
Online
Online
Payments Fraud: Controls, Governance and Risk Management
Description
As payment channels and products evolve, organizations face increasingly complex fraud risks that traditional controls may not fully address. This half-day seminar provides a practical overview of today’s payments fraud landscape, including key fraud typologies, scam risks and emerging threats.
You will gain actionable strategies for implementing effective fraud controls across payment options, layering defenses and evaluating third-party fraud solutions.
The course also explores recommended fraud risk governance structures; clarifies the roles of fraud, cybersecurity, and AML functions; and highlights proactive steps that organizations can take to reduce payments fraud risk and strengthen oversight.
Prerequisites
None
You Will Learn How To:
Identify key payments fraud risks, trends, and control gaps across payment channels and products.
Navigate appropriate fraud control strategies, including layered controls and internal versus external solutions.
Evaluate third-party fraud vendors using practical selection criteria and common risk considerations.
Implement effective fraud risk governance structures and proactive actions to reduce payments fraud exposure.
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 4.2 |
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| Delivery Method: | Group Internet Based |
Credit by Field of Study
| Management Services: | 4.2 |
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Registration & Fees
Registration Fee:
ACFE Members: $299
Non-Members: $399
Early Registration Deadline: March 27, 2026
Register by the Early Registration Deadline to SAVE an additional $50!
Course Outline
Day 1
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11:00 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Payments Fraud Risk and Controls Overview
This session provides a foundational overview of today’s payments fraud landscape, including key payment channels, products, fraud types, and emerging risk trends. You will examine common scam typologies; the differences between first-, second-, and third-party fraud; and the core control failures that frequently lead to payments fraud exposure.
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12:25 – 1:35 p.m. Implementing Fraud Controls
This session focuses on practical guidance for implementing effective fraud controls across payment options, including how to layer controls and align them to specific risk profiles. You will explore the advantages and limitations of third-party vendors versus in-house solutions, key stakeholder requirements, and common mistakes to avoid when selecting and managing fraud technology providers.
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1:50 – 3:00 p.m. Payments Fraud Risk Structures Guidance
This session examines how organizations can structure and govern their payments fraud risk function for greater effectiveness and transparency. You will explore the roles of fraud, cybersecurity, and AML teams; address fraud risk visibility gaps with payment service providers; and review proactive actions that organizations can take to strengthen payments fraud risk management.
Presenter
Aaron Frye - Speaker
Founder & CEO
Lucid Point Consulting
Policies
Payment must be received by March 27, 2026 to receive early registration discount.
All pricing is exclusive of sales or other indirect taxes. Applicable taxes will be calculated at checkout based on the relevant jurisdictions' rules.
Event Cancellation Policy
Our cancellation policy is intended to keep costs low for attendees. Due to financial obligations incurred by ACFE, Inc. you must cancel your registration prior to the start of the event. Cancellations received less than 14 calendar days prior to an event start date are subject to a $300 administrative fee. Event transfers received less than 30 calendar days prior to an event start date are subject to a $100 transfer fee. No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received on or after the start date of the event. Those who do not cancel and do not attend are responsible for the full registration fee. Should an event be cancelled or postponed by the ACFE due to unforeseen circumstances, ACFE will process a full refund of registration fees within 30 days of such circumstances becoming known. ACFE will attempt to notify affected customers by phone and email after it determines cancellation is necessary.
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Terms and Conditions
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