The Business Fraud Outlook 2026 report reveals how UK organisations are responding to fraud in an increasingly digital and resource-constrained environment.
Based on insights from 108 UK businesses, this report uncovers the true scale of fraud risk and what businesses plan to do to protect themselves in the next 1–3 years.
Fraud strategy is becoming more automated and AI-driven, making it harder to detect. Despite this, many businesses are relying on outdated systems and manual processes to manage fraud risk. This report helps you understand:
70% of businesses have seen fraud attempts increase over the past three years, confirming that businesses are facing a rapidly escalating threat.
While 85% of businesses acknowledge fraud as a threat, they are not clear on the level of risk they face, pointing to gaps in visibility.
Over half of UK businesses have not increased fraud prevention spend, despite feeling pressure. In real terms, this means many are decreasing spend year-on-year when inflation is taken into account.
91% of businesses cite financial loss as a key concern. However, over 40% are equally concerned about operational disruption and cash flow issues.
Demand is growing for real-time alerts, embedded into day-to-day workflows so that unusual activity can be spotted before it becomes a problem.
The first step is assessing the risk of your customers and suppliers. A company credit report has all the insights you need to identify unusual patterns that point to fraud.