Psychology of a Fraudster

Psychology of a Fraudster

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An Ex-Fraudster's Guide to Staying Safe

"We can't possibly think of victims as being stupid." We often think of fraud victims as gullible or careless. But what if the real story is about ruthless targeting by increasingly sophisticated criminals? What if AI, deepfakes and quantum computing are making it impossible to t ...  Show more

Inside Sumsub's 2025 Identity Fraud Report

"Last year, only one in 10 fraud attempts were sophisticated enough to fool modern verification systems. This year, that number's nearly tripled. Amateur fraudsters are out and professionals who know exactly how to beat our defences are in."The fraud landscape is undergoing a com ...  Show more

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