4 Common Synthetic Identity Scenarios

Document: Published Nov 14, 2017

Synthetic identity fraud is an epidemic impacting all markets.

There is a strong focus on new and underbanked consumers, which can pose a large threat to your onboarding and customer management policies, and most importantly, overall profitability. Fraud slows down systems, drives up costs and exploits the unsuspecting.

In our latest tip sheet, Four Common Synthetic Identity Scenarios, we provide real-world examples of how synthetic identity fraud is souring various markets, from auto and healthcare to financial services and the public sector.

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