The rise of AI has allowed cybercriminals to access deepfake images, synthetic identities, cloned voices and even biometric ...

With the increasing use of the internet for daily activities, cyber fraud has become one of the most common threats faced by individuals and businesses alike. Cybercriminals use various deceptive ...

Increasingly sophisticated fraud is on the rise. One of the fastest growing is synthetic identity fraud (SIF), which sees criminals creating new, false identities using a combination of real, stolen ...

With the holiday shopping season at its height, scammers worldwide are targeting whoever they can for a quick buck — and a new scheme called synthetic identity fraud is putting more consumers at risk.

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. RESTON, Va., Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regula, a global developer of identity verification (IDV) solutions and ...

Identity theft has evolved far beyond stolen wallets and phishing emails. Criminals are now using an ever-increasing variety of tools that include AI-powered scams and deepfake videos to open accounts ...

During the pandemic, fraud skyrocketed as government agencies attempted to get critical funds quickly out the door to people in need. Domestic and international crime rings took advantage of outdated ...

The government had proposed merchants be allowed to refuse card payments for transactions worth less than 60 euros - Copyright AFP Olivier DOULIERY The government had ...

Financial institutions face a rising tide of fraud, costing organizations a large share of their revenue and exposing significant vulnerabilities, particularly in digital channels and payments, ...