identity fraud

Fraudsters Build Synthetic Identities That Fool Traditional KYC Checks

Fraudsters Build Synthetic Identities That Fool Traditional KYC Checks
Fraudsters Build Synthetic Identities That Fool Traditional KYC Checks
March 19, 2026  |  Identity

In the early days of digital banking, identity fraud largely meant stolen credentials: a breached password, a compromised Social Security number or a copied credit...

READ MORE >
Spotify Says How Users Pay as Important as What They Play
Spotify Says How Users Pay as Important as What They Play
September 15, 2025  |  Payment Methods

Watch more: Monday Conversation Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

READ MORE >
Payments Firms Accelerate Automation to Conquer Second-Half Headwinds
Payments Firms Accelerate Automation to Conquer Second-Half Headwinds
July 18, 2025  |  Opinion

Companies are using AI to streamline identity and business verification and fight fraud, Trulioo Chief Technology Officer Hal Lonas writes in a new PYMNTS eBook,...

READ MORE >
Apple: App Store Blocked $2 Billion in Fraud Last Year
Apple: App Store Blocked $2 Billion in Fraud Last Year
May 27, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

Apple says its App Store prevented more than $2 billion in fraudulent transactions last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

READ MORE >
Duna Raises $12 Million to Bolster Business Identity Platform
Duna Raises $12 Million to Bolster Business Identity Platform
May 06, 2025  |  Investments

Duna, a business identity platform founded by two Stripe veterans, has raised $12.1 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

READ MORE >
42% of Suspicious Banking Activity Linked to Identity Fraud
42% of Suspicious Banking Activity Linked to Identity Fraud
April 18, 2025  |  Identity theft

As fraudsters leverage sophisticated tactics, including artificial intelligence (AI)-powered identity manipulation, the FinTech sector finds itself in the crosshairs of an escalating battle against financial...

READ MORE >
Auto Lenders Face Emerging Threat From AI-Powered Fraud Tools
Auto Lenders Face Emerging Threat From AI-Powered Fraud Tools
March 25, 2025  |  Fraud Attack

Auto lenders face an emerging threat from artificial intelligence (AI)-powered fraud tools, according to Point Predictive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

READ MORE >
ID Verification Platform IDnow Gets $295 Million Corsair Capital Investment
ID Verification Platform IDnow Gets $295 Million Corsair Capital Investment
March 12, 2025  |  Investments

Investment firm Corsair Capital has acquired a majority stake in German identity verification platform IDnow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

READ MORE >
Scammers Tap Social Media Selfies and GenAI to Fuel Fraud
Scammers Tap Social Media Selfies and GenAI to Fuel Fraud
March 02, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

The wide availability of selfies on social media has helped fuel artificial intelligence (AI)-powered scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

READ MORE >