Identity Theft news and trends

FinTechs Confront Escalating Fraud as Losses Soar 65%
Fraud Prevention // August 15, 2025

With the rise of agentic AI, identity verification is more important than ever. 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....

42% of Suspicious Banking Activity Linked to Identity Fraud
Identity theft // 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 central focus of the latest edition of the Identity Verification Series, a collaborative report...

Scammers Tap Social Media Selfies and GenAI to Fuel Fraud
Security & Fraud // March 02, 2025

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

‘Unbeatable’ Fake IDs Become Booming Underground Business
Identity // February 16, 2025

While digital identity crimes are an ever-present threat, fake physical IDs have never gone away. 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,...

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FinTechs Confront Escalating Fraud as Losses Soar 65%

August 15, 2025
With the rise of agentic AI, identity verification is more important than ever. 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 marketing communications […]

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...

How to Stop Real Estate Fraud? Make Sure the Government-Issued ID Isn’t Fake

October 07, 2024
The line from “The Godfather” rings true in the age of digital fraud and stolen identities: It’s not personal; it’s strictly business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Security Summit Alerts Tax Professionals to Growing Threat of Identity Theft

July 24, 2024
The Security Summit has issued a stern warning to tax professionals, urging them to heighten their awareness of indicators of identity theft as part of the ongoing “Protect Your Clients;...

Quick Reads
Scammers Tap Social Media Selfies and GenAI to Fuel Fraud

March 02, 2025
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 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 […]

‘Unbeatable’ Fake IDs Become Booming Underground Business

February 16, 2025
While digital identity crimes are an ever-present threat, fake physical IDs have never gone away. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Rhode Island Benefits Portal Hit by Ransomware Attack

December 15, 2024
Rhode Island’s public benefits system has reportedly been targeted in a ransomware attack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

FTC Warns of ‘Massive Jump’ in Online Job Scams

December 12, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers about a “massive jump” in a form of online job scams called “task scams.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...