The Fraud Files: When Fraud Went Corporate | October 2026 | Proof

Agentic AI is expected to cut the cost of running a fraud operation by 90% within two years, according to BCG’s June 2026 analysis, triggering a twofold surge in volume at minimum. In the same period, Fraud-as-a-Service platforms gave criminal networks subscription tiers, customer support channels, and the ability to rent SIM cards across 80 countries. Fraud got cheaper this month.