ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) said it is partnering with Critical Ops to launch the 2026 Fraud School, which will take place on Oct. 13–14 at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce in Columbus.
“Fraud risk continues to evolve across the financial services landscape, with credit unions facing increasingly complex threats, including account takeovers, check fraud, deepfakes, and payment manipulation,” NASCUS said. “The 2026 Fraud School aims to address these realities with a practical, structured approach that emphasizes governance, documentation, and defensibility.”
NASCUS added that it and Critical Ops will host this two-day, in-person event, bringing together credit union leaders, fraud investigators, and regulators to examine today’s fraud environment and the institutional controls necessary to manage it.
‘Practical Ways to Respond’ Needed
“Fraud risk is becoming more complex, and organizations need clear, practical ways to respond,” Chelsea Treboniak, owner of Critical Ops, said in a statement. “This event will help organizations understand their exposure, strengthen oversight, and apply what they learn within their own institutions.”
According to NASCUS, over the two days of the event participants will dig into today’s fraud landscape, governance roles, and board accountability, while identifying key areas of exposure. The event also focuses on response and preparedness, including building a fraud playbook, running risk assessments, and working through real-world scenarios.
The Presenters
NASCUS said articipants will hear from practitioners and industry experts, including:
- Robert Villaneuva, Q6 Cyber
- Lon Varns, Aries Fraud Solutions
- Ronan Burke, Inscribe
- Hailey Windham, Sardine
- Dan Sutton, Kemba Credit Union
For info, go here.
