Synthetic identity fraud (SIF) schemes create identities out of real and fake personally identifiable information (PII). These schemes can be difficult to detect as they combine completely valid information with fictitious, yet established, e-mail and social media accounts, for example.
For businesses that rely on static PII as a fraud stopgap, SIF accounts can be extremely difficult to spot and interdict.
What You'll Learn
Improve communication to ensure effective verification
Know what to look for to thwart SIF schemes
Empower your employees with fraud detection tools
Validate identity on an ongoing basis — not just at enrollment