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  • [New] Synthetic identity fraud alone could generate global losses of $23 billion by 2030. Cybercrime Magazine
  • [New] CMS proposes to publish SSVI information, noting that a high SSVI, while not directly indicating fraud, waste, or abuse, could raise program integrity concerns. McDermott+
  • [New] AI automation in 2026 analyzes network traffic, user behaviour, and system logs to detect anomalies that can signal fraud and security threats. FlexLab
  • [New] AI is already used for transaction monitoring, SAR drafting, and deepfake detection, with Treasury planning further guidance and collaboration with NIST, while noting risks such as synthetic identity fraud. Sumsub
  • [New] Over the next three to five years, INTERPOL expects a sharp escalation in transnational fraud, driven by artificial intelligence, low-cost digital tools, and increased global criminal collaboration. The Cipher Brief
  • [New] With the rise in online transactions and fraud cases, all platforms like UPI, net banking, and mobile wallets will now require two-factor authentication. News24 English
  • [New] Under the disrupt strand, a new Online Crime Centre will be launched in April, bringing together specialists from UK policing, the UK Intelligence Community, and private sector partners from financial, telecommunications, technology and cyber industries to drive co-ordinated action against fraud. Mishcon de Reya LLP
  • [New] Security & Fraud Spending: AI-related threats are driving a projected 40% average increase in security spending for 2026. LinkedIn
  • [New] By 2027, projected losses from AI-driven fraud could reach $40 billion - up from $16.6 billion in 2024. 115771908788438436647
  • [New] More than 78% of respondents expect AI and deepfake-powered fraud to increase even further throughout 2026. Veriff
  • [New] The inclusion of deepfake-enabled fraud is projected to drive total fraud losses in the U.S. to $40 billion by 2027, up from estimates that previously excluded AI-related threats. GOV.UK
  • [New] Deloitte estimates $40 billion in US fraud losses from genAI by 2027, with deepfakes central. Reputation Ace - Reputation Management
  • [New] Experian's 2026 Future of Fraud Forecast identifies AI-powered emotionally intelligent bots as a top emerging threat, capable of sustaining dozens of simultaneous relationships while adapting tone and personality to each target. Vectra AI
  • [New] By 2027, collective financial losses from AI-assisted fraud could quadruple. EmoryBusiness.com
  • [New] Even with increased industry risk, we have seen fraud incidents fall 20% across the Uber Freight Network. Q1 2026 freight market update: What shippers should be
  • [New] Across North America, cargo theft, fraud, and extortion remain elevated, posing significant operational risk. Q1 2026 freight market update: What shippers should be
  • [New] Fraud prevention specialist Riskified has warned that Meta's acquisition of Moltbook marks a definitive transition from experimental autonomous buying to a mandatory infrastructure shift for global merchants. The Fintech Times
  • [New] The cost of synthetic identity fraud for financial institutions is projected to surge 153% over the next five years, rising from an estimated $23 billion in 2025 to $58.3 billion by 2030. PYMNTS.com
  • [New] A striking 60% of credit risk and fraud executives worldwide have named AI and Decision Intelligence as their top planned investments for the year ahead. Trade Credit & Liquidity Management
  • As reported in the G7 Cyber Expert Group Statement on Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, AI tools can strengthen defences by automating anomaly detection, fraud prevention, and incident response, but they also introduce significant new risks. BLG
  • Telecom fraud has evolved from isolated billing manipulation to a complex, AI-driven global threat ecosystem. Subex
  • AI voice scams, also known as deepfake voice fraud, have become one of the fastest-growing cyber threats in 2026. CyberNexora News
  • Legal representatives in the UK face growing risks from advanced documents and image fraud, driven by AI deepfakes, forged evidence, and realistic identity manipulation. Legal Futures

Last updated: 14 April 2026



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