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Study Shows Alarming Rise in Smartphone Identity Theft Among UK Consumers

The Fintech Times

Fighting fraud According to the research, not only were respondents’ social media and email accounts accessed, but one in four individuals also fell victim to digital wallet theft, resulting in monetary losses. Our research suggests that currently, they are not doing enough.

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Know Your Customer (KYC): What It Is and How to Comply

Stax

Of course, financial criminal activity doesn’t have to just lead to monetary loss—it could also lead to a data breach of customer information. You’d also likely have to undergo enhanced due diligence (EDD), which is used for customers with a higher risk of identity theft, money laundering, or other illegal activities.