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   Synthetic ID document fraud is exploding worldwide thanks entirely to   
   Generative AI: here's how to stay safe   
      
   Date:   
   Sun, 15 Jun 2025 20:26:00 +0000   
      
   Description:   
   Synthetic ID fraud is exploding due to generative AI, while traditional   
   verification methods struggle to stop the fast-evolving fake identities.   
      
   FULL STORY   
      
   Synthetic identity document fraud is now spreading at an alarming pace   
   globally, driven almost entirely by the misuse of generative AI, experts have   
   warned.    
      
   New data from Sumsub has claimed the creation of fake documents using AI grew   
   by 195% worldwide between Q1 2024 and Q1 2025.    
      
   The most dramatic spike was recorded in Europe, where synthetic ID fraud   
   surged by 378%, followed by North America (311%) and the MENA region (258%).   
      
   Traditional forgery declines    
      
   This trend appears to be gaining ground on traditional document forgery,    
   which has declined sharply in most regions, dropping by 82% in Africa and 50%   
   in North America - with Europe the exception, where traditional forgeries   
   increasing by 33%.    
      
   This shift suggests scammers are moving from conventional techniques to   
   AI-generated identities, which can now be produced in seconds using largely   
   unregulated tools.    
      
   The industries most affected by this trend include crypto, trading,   
   transportation, fintech, and gambling, all sectors which often rely on rapid   
   onboarding processes and may not yet have strong enough safeguards to detect   
   synthetic documents before damage is done.    
      
   Compounding this vulnerability is the fact over three quarter (76%) of fraud   
   now occurs after the onboarding stage, using methods such as device   
   fingerprint spoofing, credential stuffing, and so-called money muling.    
      
   The rise of AI-generated fraud is exposing critical flaws in traditional   
   verification systems, and this data shows sophisticated fake documents are   
   becoming a key tool in the fraudsters arsenal, said Pavel Goldman-Kalaydin,   
   Head of AI/ML at Sumsub.    
      
   We expect companies like OpenAI to strengthen safeguards controlling the use   
   of its programs to generate passports, IDs, and other personal documents.    
      
   Parallel to this trend is a dramatic rise in deepfake-related fraud, where   
   North America saw a staggering 1,100% increase in such cases, with Europe   
   following at 900%.    
      
   Nations like Hong Kong, Singapore, and Germany saw the highest individual   
   surges, raising concerns about the future role of manipulated visual media in   
   identity fraud schemes.    
      
   For individuals and organizations trying to protect themselves, relying    
   solely on conventional KYC protocols may no longer be enough. Businesses are   
   advised to use identity management software and multi-layered verification   
   systems for stronger protection.    
      
   Consumers should also consider top-rated ID theft protection solutions,   
   especially those that monitor for synthetic identity use. Using reputable   
   people search tools can add an extra layer of safety when verifying unknown   
   contacts or confirming someones legitimacy online.   
      
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   Link to news story:   
   https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/synthetic-id-document-fraud-is-explodin   
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