What is a synthetic identity? Unlike traditional identity theft, where the fraudster steals an entire real identity, a synthetic identity is a hybrid combination. It combines authentic data (in the United States, this is the social security number, while elsewhere it is usually the national identity document, date of birth and postal address) with invented…
Adopted in 2016 and effective since 25 May 2018, the GDPR has profoundly transformed the way companies collect, process and secure personal data. Its objectives: For the anti-fraud sector, the impact is significant: the detection of anomalies and suspicious behaviour relies on the analysis of many types of personal data (identity, payment methods, transaction history,…
A well-oiled fraud scheme It all starts with fake advertisements on a reputable marketplace, offering an educational game (story box) called MERLIN at a slightly discounted price compared to the competition. The buyer, enticed, places an order. But behind this transaction lies a well-oiled mechanism: the fraudster uses the customer’s details and a stolen bank…
a) Security and protection of citizens The primary purpose of digital identity is protection. Users whose identities are stolen suffer dramatic consequences: loans taken out in their name, administrative disputes, damaged online reputations. Having a robust digital identity based on reliable technical and behavioural signals helps limit these risks. b) Trust and fluidity of exchanges…
Digital identity is therefore becoming the backbone of the connected world. It condenses our personal data, our ‘technical’ fingerprints (device fingerprinting), our behaviours and our interactions. It is at once a recognition tool, a shield against fraud and a key to accessing services. 1 . Defining digital identity: Unlike civil identity, which is established and…
What is triangular fraud? Triangular fraud is a complex and ingenious method of fraud that combines elements of real and synthetic identities to create a network of fraudulent transactions. This type of fraud relies on the interaction between three parties: the fraudster, the legitimate seller and the unwitting consumer, in order to divert resources discreetly…
1) Why AI has become essential in the fight against fraud The boom in language models and content generation tools has lowered the barriers to fraud: flawless phishing emails, carefully crafted fake profiles, synthetic identities that are more difficult to detect, industrialisation of fraud scenarios, reusable attack scripts. Static controls are no longer sufficient. We…
So how do you strike this delicate balance? At Oneytrust, we have made this complex equation our mission. Security: an imperative that must not sacrifice fluidity In an environment where cyberattacks are becoming more professional, we can no longer afford to turn a blind eye. Traditional KYC (Know Your Customer) checks are no longer enough….
What remains to be agreed is what is ‘false’ information and what is ‘true’. It all depends on the context and the vertical being “attacked”.On the vertical side, in the context of banking onboarding, what is generally true are the supporting documents that are in fact usurped (identity document, proof of address, etc.). What is…
At Oneytrust, a long-standing player in the sector for over 25 years, we have turned this dual reality into an opportunity to innovate, by placing AI at the heart of our anti-fraud strategy. How does Oneytrust use Artificial Intelligence to detect fraudulent behaviour?Online fraud is evolving rapidly. Fraudsters are now using tools such as Chat…
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