Synthetic identities are increasingly difficult to detect especially with the growing prevalence of digital banking. IDC Research Director Steven D'Alfonso shares thoughts on the effects SID have on banks and an overview of action to take to detect SIDs and limit exposure. Learn about the impacts of COVID-19 and how Experian's Sure Profile could be a game changer in the battle against synthetic identities in this IDC Perspective.

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Keir Breitenfeld, Senior Business Consultant, recently sat down with host, Cameron D’Ambrosi on the State of Identity Podcast to discuss the emergence of synthetic identity fraud, its true financial impact and how organizations can begin to fight back.

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.

The acceleration to digital platforms created a perfect storm of new opportunities for fraudsters. Synthetic identity fraud, stimulus-related fraud, and other types of cybercrime have seen huge upticks within the past year and a half. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission revealed that consumers reported over 360,000 complaints, resulting in more than $545 million in COVID-19-related fraud losses as of September 2021. To protect both themselves and consumers, businesses — especially lenders — will have to find and incorporate new strategies to identify customers, deter fraudsters and mitigate cybercrime.