The Utah Bankers Association hosted “Next-Gen Fraud Prevention: Tools and Tactics for 2025” — in partnership with the Utah Fraud Prevention Coalition — on Feb. 12, 2025, at the Zions Tech Center in Midvale and online via Zoom.
This was the first event in a semi-annual fraud prevention conference series, and over 200 professionals from banks, credit unions, law enforcement and local governments came together to hear expert speakers from the Department of Justice, the FBI, AARP and other leading organizations.
Patrick Smith from the American Bankers Association opened the conference with an overview of emerging fraud trends, and Traci Lee of the Division of Aging and Adult Services discussed collaborative approaches to address fraud against vulnerable populations. Lee Weech from Executech provided strategies to mitigate email fraud risks, and Adam Colby of the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center highlighted advancements in card skimming techniques and preventive measures. Jennifer Gully from the Department of Justice shared insights into supporting victims, and Mike Montoya from the FBI provided an overview of financial crimes. Jilenne Gunther of AARP concluded the program with guidance to identify and prevent financial exploitation before funds are lost.
We look forward to growing this conference to continue equipping bankers and other professionals with the knowledge and tools to combat evolving threats. As financial crimes grow more sophisticated, the UBA remains dedicated to fostering collaboration, innovation and continuous education, ensuring that Utah’s financial services sector stays ahead of emerging risks and remains a trusted pillar of security in the industry.
