Definition
Number of fraud cases over a period.
Context
Fraud case frequency is a key metric in fraud risk assessment and the monitoring of fraud detection methods. It is often analysed alongside indicators such as loss per case and average fraud duration to assess risk trends and control effectiveness.
Meaning
Enables trend analysis, benchmarking, and evaluation of prevention and detection effectiveness.
Example
Increase from 5 to 9 cases per year.
Sources
Suggested citation
wirtschaftsforensik.ch Editorial Team: "Fraud Case Frequency", in: Glossary, wirtschaftsforensik.ch, https://wirtschaftsforensik.ch/glossar/fraud-case-frequency/, accessed April 18, 2026.