First-Party Fraud Is Rising Again: What Commercial Lenders Should Be Watching Now

Fraud is becoming more sophisticated, more scalable, and more costly. Experian’s latest Commercial Pulse Report examines how first-party fraud is increasing across commercial lending portfolios and why lenders need to pay attention to emerging risks like synthetic identities, dark web activity, and AI-powered fraud schemes. As fraud losses continue to rise, organizations need smarter, data-driven strategies to identify threats early and protect their portfolios.