Candidate Fraud: Top 10 Misconceptions That Could Leave You Vulnerable
Nov 05, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Candidate fraud is evolving fast, and many of the assumptions recruiters make about what it looks like, who commits it, and how it shows up haven’t kept pace. That’s a problem, because if you don’t know what to look for, how can you possibly stop it?
In this session, Stacy Zapar, Founder of Fraud Squad, will tackle ten of the most common misconceptions surrounding candidate fraud today, separate outdated assumptions from current reality, and help recruiters better understand what they’re up against. You’ll leave with a clearer picture of today’s fraud landscape and practical insights to help protect your recruiting process, your clients, and your organization.
Key Takeaways
- Separate outdated candidate fraud assumptions from today’s realities
- Recognize how common misconceptions can create blind spots in the recruiting process
- Know when something warrants a closer look without jumping to conclusions
- Make more informed, confident decisions when navigating potential candidate fraud
About the Presenter:
Stacy Zapar is the Founder of Fraud Squad, a professional community bringing together recruiting, security, and industry professionals to combat candidate fraud. Through training, workshops, and advisory work, Stacy helps recruiting teams build candidate fraud readiness while restoring signal, trust, and capacity in increasingly noisy, AI-polluted hiring pipelines.
An internationally recognized recruiting leader, trainer, and speaker, Stacy has worked with some of the world’s most recognized brands, including Netflix, Amazon, Zappos, and TripAdvisor. She was named Trendsetter of the Year in Talent Acquisition by SHRM’s HR Magazine and is a top-rated speaker at recruiting industry conferences worldwide. Her work and insights have been featured in The Washington Post, Fortune, Fast Company, and Harvard Business Review.
