Identity Fraud news and trends

Spotify Says How Users Pay as Important as What They Play
Payment Methods // September 15, 2025

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Payments Firms Accelerate Automation to Conquer Second-Half Headwinds
Opinion // July 18, 2025

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, “Halftime 2025: Charting the Future of Payments.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Apple: App Store Blocked $2 Billion in Fraud Last Year
Fraud Prevention // May 27, 2025

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 article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Duna Raises $12 Million to Bolster Business Identity Platform
Investments // May 06, 2025

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 and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Interviews & Exclusives
Fraudsters Build Synthetic Identities That Fool Traditional KYC Checks

March 19, 2026
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 card. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily […]

Payments Firms Accelerate Automation to Conquer Second-Half Headwinds

July 18, 2025
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, “Halftime 2025: Charting the Future...

42% of Suspicious Banking Activity Linked to Identity Fraud

April 18, 2025
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 crime. This threat landscape is...

The $400 Million Problem: Intellicheck CEO Details the Cost of Fake IDs

June 26, 2024
Bryan Lewis, CEO of Intellicheck, has a stark take on just how severe the damage a fraudster can inflict with a few bits of information. Get the Full Story Complete...

Quick Reads
Apple: App Store Blocked $2 Billion in Fraud Last Year

May 27, 2025
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 article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Duna Raises $12 Million to Bolster Business Identity Platform

May 06, 2025
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 and enjoy unlimited free access...

Auto Lenders Face Emerging Threat From AI-Powered Fraud Tools

March 25, 2025
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 this article and enjoy unlimited...

ID Verification Platform IDnow Gets $295 Million Corsair Capital Investment

March 12, 2025
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 article and enjoy unlimited free...