Subj : Synthetic ID document fra
To : All
From : Mike Powell
Date : Mon Jun 16 2025 09:01 am
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
g-worldwide-thanks-entirely-to-generative-ai-heres-how-to-stay-safe
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