Applicant fraud is fast becoming one of recruiting’s most urgent challenges, draining recruiter time, pulling in Security, and raising compliance and breach risk. This session breaks down what fraud looks like at the application stage—from fully fabricated identities to candidates exaggerating credentials—and why TA leaders should push detection upstream. We’ll cover how to move beyond reactive “red flag” hunting toward clear, repeatable standards and defensible decisions that scale. Attendees will learn practical approaches to reduce downstream disruption, improve cross-functional alignment, and protect your hiring process without sacrificing candidate experience.