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AI and Fraud: Protecting Financial Institutions

How to identify synthetic deception and strengthen verification when AI makes fraud look more credible than ever.

Created byDenise Cicchellaworkspace_premium
IntermediateUpdated Oct 8, 2026
AI and Fraud: Protecting Financial Institutions

What You'll Learn

check_circleAnalyze the impact of AI on traditional fraud schemes and impersonation tactics
check_circleEvaluate the effectiveness of AI-driven fraud detection models versus traditional rule-based controls
check_circleApply rigorous verification habits to authenticate requests that appear familiar or urgent
check_circleDesign governance frameworks to manage the authority and limitations of AI assistants in investigations
check_circleDevelop metrics to measure the performance of fraud prevention systems beyond simple accuracy

About This Course

This course examines the intersection of artificial intelligence and fraud prevention within financial institutions, focusing on the challenges posed by AI-generated impersonation and synthetic identity schemes. It covers the necessity of moving beyond surface-level visual cues to implement robust, evidence-based verification processes that do not rely solely on familiar voices or polished documents. The material addresses the integration of AI tools for transaction scoring, relationship analysis, and document verification, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining human oversight and clear accountability. Participants will learn how to evaluate model performance, manage alert queues, and establish effective control boundaries to prevent unauthorized payments and protect customer assets.

Topics Covered:

  • AI-enhanced impersonation and voice cloning
  • Synthetic identity fraud detection
  • Transaction risk scoring and anomaly detection
  • Relationship analysis in fraud investigation
  • Document analysis and verification workflows
  • Governance and oversight of AI fraud controls
  • Incident response and escalation procedures

Your Instructor

Denise Cicchella
Denise Cicchella

Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Construction Auditor, Project Management expert and Author

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Denise has been a Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Fraud Examiner for over 20 years. She has a specialization in Construction Audit and is a management consultant, specializing in Training and Professional Development. She has authored several books including: Bridging the Gap, enhancing the Audit Committee / AUdit Relationship, Teach, Train, Transform - the Superhero Way, Construction Audit Handbook: Overview, Monitoring and Auditing, Effective Auditing for Corporates, Construction Audit - Building a Solid Foundation; and Essentials of Construction Management.

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