Definition
Percentage of recovered losses.
Context
Fraud recovery rate is a key metric following internal investigations and is closely linked to fraud loss, regulatory reporting obligations, and legal recovery processes. It measures the effectiveness of actions taken to recover losses.
Meaning
Indicates the effectiveness of investigation, legal enforcement, and loss recovery efforts after fraud incidents.
Example
30 percent recovered.
Sources
Suggested citation
wirtschaftsforensik.ch Editorial Team: "Fraud Recovery Rate", in: Glossary, wirtschaftsforensik.ch, https://wirtschaftsforensik.ch/glossar/fraud-recovery-rate/, accessed April 18, 2026.