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Deepfake Fraud Jumps by 194% in APAC, as Fraud-as-a-Service Becomes More Widespread, Sumsub Reveals

The Fintech Times

Identity fraud across the Asia Pacific region (APAC) continues to rise, driven by increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics and the more widespread use of Fraud-as-a-Service (FaaS), according to the latest report from full-cycle verification platform, Sumsub.

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Jumio Delivers Adaptive Verification as AI Fraud Projected to Hit US$40 Billion

Fintech News

Fighting deepfakes and fraudulent identities – Jumio’s holistic approach to building identity trust” with “Jumio Delivers Adaptive Verification as AI Fraud Projected to Hit US$40 Billion. Hong Kong police recently arrested 27 individuals linked to a deepfake scam that swindled victims out of $46 million.

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Sumsub Bolsters Presence in Southeast Asia with New Partnerships

Fintech News

Sumsub reports significant increases in fraud, particularly in deepfakes, across the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia. By partnering with local resellers, Sumsub aims to provide robust verification solutions to businesses in these key markets, helping them meet compliance standards and combat fraud and identity theft effectively.

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The Shifting Landscape of Fraud and Identity in 2024

Fintech News

The battle against fraud and identity theft has taken on new dimensions and complexities in today’s increasingly digital world. This article will delve into the key trends shaping the fraud and identity landscape 2024, drawing insights from various sources, including SumSub, LexisNexis Risk Solution, Feedzai and Jumio.

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Taking the Preemptive Strike to Thwart Rising Scams and Fraud in ASEAN Banking

Fintech News

. “Many financial organisations are already adopting biometric and liveness detection technologies to strengthen their fraud prevention systems,” said Frederic Ho, Vice President of APAC at Jumio. Malicious actors can now create highly convincing videos, images, or audio recordings with these tools.

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