International fraud awareness week 2026
How fraudsters exploit people, technology and organisations
Fraud continues to evolve at pace, creating new challenges for organisations, leaders and individuals. This year's International Fraud Awareness Week theme, Trust Under Attack, explores how fraudsters exploit people, technology and organisational weaknesses to deceive, manipulate and cause harm.
To mark International Fraud Awareness Week 2026, RSM is hosting a focused series of webinars designed to help attendees better understand the changing fraud landscape, recognise emerging risks and take practical steps to strengthen prevention, detection and response. Across the week, our specialists and guest speakers will examine how trust is targeted and compromised, from AI-generated scams and cyber-enabled fraud to governance failings, corporate criminal liability and real-world fraud experiences.
Whether you are responsible for governance, risk, finance, technology, legal or fraud prevention, these sessions will provide practical insight, expert perspectives and actionable guidance to help your organisation stay informed, resilient and ready to respond.
All webinars are eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and can count towards your annual CPD requirements. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance following each session, which can be used as evidence of participation. Please ensure you are logged in for the full duration of the webinar to qualify.
AI and fraud: the human risk - Monday 16 November | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Artificial intelligence is making fraud attempts increasingly convincing, from deepfakes and cloned voices to AI-generated phishing emails and scams.
Join RSM’s Natalie Nelson and Professor Claire Hardaker for an engaging discussion on how criminals are using AI to target individuals and organisations, and why human judgement remains one of the most important defences.
AI-enabled fraud tactics - Tuesday 17 November | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fraudsters are using AI to develop increasingly sophisticated ways to bypass traditional controls. From deepfaked executives and cloned voices to synthetic identities and automated scams, these tactics can exploit weaknesses across payments, verification and onboarding.
Join specialists from RSM's Technology Risk Assurance and Forensic teams for a practical, technically grounded session on the realities of AI-enabled fraud.
Interview with a fraudster - Wednesday 18 November | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
What leads a respected professional to become involved in serious fraud?
Join RSM’s fraud specialist Matt Wilson for a thought-provoking interview with former solicitor and convicted fraudster Jonathan Gilbert, as he shares his journey from legal practice to prison, and later into academia. This session offers a rare opportunity to hear first-hand how fraud can develop, the role of professional enablers, and the warning signs organisations should be alert to.
Is your organisation prepared? - Thursday 19 November | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The corporate crime landscape is changing rapidly. With legislation already in place covering failure to prevent fraud, bribery and tax evasion, organisations are expected to have effective procedures, training and controls in place.
Join experts from RSM’s Forensic team and leading lawyers from Beale & Co for a practical session exploring what these changes mean for boards, CFOs, CEOs, company secretaries, senior employees and legal counsel.
