The annual report reveals how technology adoption is fueling sophisticated scams

COSTA MESA, Calif.: Experian® today released its annual Future of Fraud Forecast, identifying five fraud trends expected to impact businesses and consumers the most in 2026. This year’s forecast shows fraudsters are rapidly weaponizing technologies to launch attacks that are more autonomous and harder to detect. From AI-driven scams to deepfake job candidates, these threats signal a new era of risk.

According to FTC data, consumers lost more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024. Experian data found nearly 60% of companies reported an increase in their fraud losses from 2024 to 2025. As fraud accelerates, Experian urges organizations to adopt multilayered, AI-powered fraud prevention strategies to combat the next wave of technology-driven schemes. This year’s top threats include:

“Technology is accelerating the evolution of fraud, making it more sophisticated and harder to detect. Businesses need actionable insights to stay ahead of these threats,” said Kathleen Peters, Chief Innovation Officer, Fraud & Identity at Experian North America. “By combining differentiated data with advanced analytics and cutting-edge technology, businesses can strengthen fraud defenses, safeguard consumers, and deliver secure, seamless experiences.”

Experian’s fraud prevention solutions helped clients avoid an estimated $19 billion in fraud losses globally in 2025. For more information about Experian’s AI-powered fraud detection solutions available on the Experian Ascend Platform™, including NeuroID’s behavioral analytics, please visit https://www.experian.com/business/solutions/fraud-management.

To register for Experian’s 2026 Future of Fraud Forecast: Insights into the Next Wave of AI-Driven Fraud webinar on Feb. 5, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PT, visit: https://us-go.experian.com/2026-future-of-fraud-forecast-insights-into-the-next-wave-of-AI-driven-fraud.

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Fonte: Business Wire