Combatting Fraud and Scams: Why A Financial Inclusion Lens Matters
For the first time, Financial Inclusion Week 2026 featured a dedicated track on fraud and scams, reflecting the reality that this issue touches every actor across the inclusive finance ecosystem, from clients to providers to regulators, and requires greater coordination and collective systematic action. Here is a recording of one session.
With the rapid global proliferation of fraud and scams, this session brings a financial inclusion lens to the conversation, examining how these crimes erode consumer trust and why a victim-centered approach is essential for an effective response. Speakers shared evidence on how fraud and scams affect low-income consumers, explored the shame and stigma that keep victims from seeking help, and highlighted emerging solutions to protect financial inclusion clients as threats continue to evolve.
