Fraud and Identity Challenges for Fintechs

Rental fraud is surging, driven by generative AI (GenAI) and automation, overwhelming leasing systems and increasing financial risk. Experian helps rental companies detect fraud early, protect revenue, and maintain seamless leasing experiences.

• 93% of rental companies reported fraud in the past year 
• Evictions cost over $3,500 each due to misrepresentation 
• 84% of companies saw falsified income documentation

First-party fraud and credit risk are often indiscernible at origination, resulting in misclassified losses. Learn how to separate the two — and why the easiest way to do so may be hiding in plain sight. 

Key insights:

• Why first-party fraud and credit risk are so difficult to differentiate
• The financial and strategic costs of misclassified losses
• How first-payment default can unveil fraud early

Behavioral analytics enables Terrace Finance to stop advanced fraud threats and prevent losses from reaching their partners.

Hear directly from Andy Hopkins, CEO of Terrace Finance:

• Why fraud prevention is a crucial investment area for Terrace Finance
• How behavioral analytics helps Terrace protect its lending partners from evolving fraud attacks
• Hopkins’ advice for other leaders looking to invest in fraud prevention

The fintech landscape is evolving rapidly—and 2025 is a pivotal year. Experian’s State of Fintech 2025 Report delivers exclusive insights into the market forces, consumer behaviors, and credit trends shaping the future of financial services. Learn how leading fintechs are adapting and where the next wave of growth is emerging.

In this report, you’ll discover:

• How fintechs are regaining market share in unsecured personal loans
• The impact of rising delinquencies and student loan repayments
• What Gen Z and Millennial borrowers expect from digital lenders
• 7 strategic imperatives to scale responsibly in a volatile market