Identity Fraud news and trends

Fraudsters Build Synthetic Identities That Fool Traditional KYC Checks

March 19, 2026
Synthetic identity
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...

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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...