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Understanding the Growing Threat of Identity Theft in the Lending Industry

Finezza

However, amidst this reliance, a pressing issue is on the rise – identity theft, a risk that demands immediate attention. Identity theft has become a […] The post Understanding the Growing Threat of Identity Theft in the Lending Industry appeared first on Finezza Blog.

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Identity theft set to surge in run-up to Christmas

Finextra

Consumers and businesses are being warned to protect personal information amid a surge in identity theft during the Christmas period.

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FTC: Active Duty Troops 76 Pct More Likely To Report Identity Theft

PYMNTS

Active-duty service members are 76 percent more likely to report identity theft than most people, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC has said identity theft is a prevalent problem, with over 650,570 cases reported in 2019, or 20.3 percent of the 3.2 million fraud cases reported that year.

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CommBank and Telstra combine to battle identity theft

Finextra

CommBank is expanding its collaboration with telco Telstra to introduce new fraud detection technology.

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Britain lands at the top of global identity theft

The Paypers

Adyen , global financial technology company, has published a survey with a global ranking of countries most at risk of identity theft.

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Study Shows Alarming Rise in Smartphone Identity Theft Among UK Consumers

The Fintech Times

It provides a digital panic button, empowering individuals to block access to various services and accounts all at once if they experience smartphone theft. The post Study Shows Alarming Rise in Smartphone Identity Theft Among UK Consumers appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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Shoppers’ online fraud fears escalate

Payments Dive

Four in five consumers are worried about identity theft or someone stealing their credit card numbers, according to a report this month from the credit monitoring agency Experian.