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Survey shows a lack of knowledge around key tactics used by fraudsters
Amajor survey into attitudes and knowledge around fraud in the UK has been unveiled , with findings indicating a lack of knowledge around key tactics used by fraudsters , leaving Brits vulnerable to this crime , which is seeing exponential growth .
Commissioned by IDnow , a leading identity verification platform provider , the YouGov survey of 2,264 people has uncovered that almost half ( 45 %) of UK adults were aware that scans or photos of their ID documents could be obtained by criminals to be used to commit fraud – yet sent the documents via digital channels , such as email , social media and messenger apps anyway .
Such activity could lead to identity theft , which IDnow believes should be a concern to the UK public , especially given the rise in deepfake technology . Developments in Generative Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) mean deepfake technology can now be used to create hyper-realistic fake documents , as well as videos . However , the survey found that less than a third ( 31 %) of Britons know what deepfake documents are and are aware of the potential risks posed by digitally generated images of physical documents .
Lovro Persen , Director Document and Fraud at IDnow , said : “ Many of us have seen the uncanny deepfake videos of celebrities that spread like wildfire across the Internet , showing how easy it is to emulate the likeness of someone using AI . But worryingly , this research suggests that the UK public is not as concerned , or aware as they should be , of the risks associated with such digitally generated images or videos .
“ The extraordinary leaps in AI technology mean it ’ s now almost too easy for a fraudster to carry out financial crimes . Consumers shouldn ’ t make it even easier for fraudsters though . Our advice is always to think twice before sending a scan or photo of your driving licence or passport into the digital ether via unencrypted channels , such as social media or email .”
Interestingly , 48 % of 18 – 24-year-olds surveyed have shared ID documents via such risky channels , compared with just 21 % of over-55s , highlighting the potential need to better educate the younger generation on digital fraud threats .
Is fraud front of mind ?
The survey also revealed that three-quarters of Brits are most concerned about banking fraud , when asked about the different areas of life
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