Identity Theft news and trends

Identity Verification Provider IDScan.net Discloses Data Breach

September 10, 2026
Data Breach
FBI Investigates Possible Breach of Millions of American IDs
Identity theft // September 04, 2026

The FBI is investigating a possible breach that may have exposed scans of millions of American drivers’ licenses, according to Bloomberg News. A bureau spokesperson confirmed the investigation on Thursday. The news lands as identity verification companies face growing pressure to protect the documents they...

Scammers Target Holiday Shoppers Through Fake Marketplaces, Identity Gaps
Cybersecurity // November 13, 2025

Scams are everywhere, and the rising tide of fraudulent schemes is now hitting consumers across all age and income brackets. According to joint research from PYMNTS Intelligence and Block, younger, affluent and college-educated consumers now face the highest scam exposure, overturning long-held assumptions about fraud...

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...

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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
Identity Verification Provider IDScan.net Discloses Data Breach

September 10, 2026
IDScan.net, a provider of identity verification models, has posted a notification of data security incident on its website. 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 […]

FBI Investigates Possible Breach of Millions of American IDs

September 04, 2026
The FBI is investigating a possible breach that may have exposed scans of millions of American drivers’ licenses, according to Bloomberg News. A bureau spokesperson confirmed the investigation on Thursday....

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...

‘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...