TransUnion puts US lenders' synthetic identity fraud exposure at $2.4 billion
The June 2026 estimate is potential exposure, not confirmed losses, with auto lending accounting for $1.5 billion.
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TransUnion says most digital fraud hits after accounts exist
The firm says account login was 53% of suspected digital fraud in the first half of 2026.
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Identity-as-a-Service: Uncovering Dark Web Marketplaces Trading Executive SSNs
Rapid7 research uncovered dark web marketplaces trading executive Social Security numbers, fueling synthetic identity fraud and unauthorized lines of credit.
AI is making fraud harder to spot and identity harder to prove
Experian's 2026 report finds AI-generated scams, deepfakes and synthetic identities spreading across digital channels, pushing businesses toward adaptive identity verification and 'Know Your Agent' checks.
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