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The Next Fraud Frontier Is the Impostor Who Passes Every Check
Cybersecurity // September 17, 2026

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Identity Verification Provider IDScan.net Discloses Data Breach
Identity theft // September 10, 2026

IDScan.net, a provider of identity verification models, has posted a notification of data security incident on its website. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

How 153 Million Stolen IDs Could Supercharge 5 Enterprise Fraud Attacks
Identity theft // September 03, 2026

There’s a potentially massive driver’s license breach now under FBI investigation. The most consequential impact of the breach isn’t simply its size. It’s what may have been stolen. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Incore Bank’s AI Hits 99% Accuracy on KYC Checks
Artificial Intelligence // September 01, 2026

Know-your-customer (KYC) checks are expensive partly because a bank isn’t simply verifying an identity. Compliance teams have to collect information from documents, reconcile it across systems, investigate potential risk factors and build an auditable record explaining how they reached a decision. Incore Bank, a Swiss...

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The Next Fraud Frontier Is the Impostor Who Passes Every Check

September 17, 2026
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83% of Financial Firms Rate ID Systems Highly Despite Customer Friction

August 21, 2026
Financial firms have confidence to spare in digital identity systems, even when the results leave plenty of room for improvement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Banks Target Repeat Checks That Drive Customers Away

August 19, 2026
A Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)-observed pilot is testing whether completed customer verification work can be documented in standardized records and evaluated by other financial institutions. Get the Full Story...

Veriff and Uphold on Verifying Customers for the Life of the Account

August 12, 2026
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Plaid and ID.me Team to Strengthen Benefit Payment ID Checks

September 17, 2026
Plaid and digital identity wallet ID.me launched a benefits payments partnership, according to a Thursday (Sept. 17) news release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, […]

Identity Verification Provider IDScan.net Discloses Data Breach

September 10, 2026
IDScan.net, a provider of identity verification models, has posted a notification of data security incident on its website. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

World Foundation Raises $52 Million as AI Drives Demand for ID Solutions

July 24, 2026
World Foundation raised $52.5 million in new funding to bring World ID technology to organizations, consumers and artificial intelligence (AI) agents. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Trulioo Debuts AI Agent to Determine Beneficial Ownership

July 23, 2026
ID verification firm Trulioo has debuted an AI agent to resolve beneficial ownership questions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...