Q1 2025 identity fraud trends

Synthetic identity document fraud increased by 311% in North America compared to Q1 2024, making it the region's most alarming growth vector.

Attempted healthtech fraud rose by 384%.

Regional surges in deepfake fraud include Canada (3,400%), Hong Kong (1,900%), Singapore (1,500%), Mainland China (1,183%), Germany (1,100%), the United Kingdom (900%), and the United States (700%).

Top markets for synthetic identity document fraud globally include Ethiopia (2.17%), Pakistan (2.08%), Nigeria (1.52%), Hong Kong (0.99%), Indonesia (0.84%), and Turkey (0.80%).

Deepfake fraud jumped by 1100% in North America, indicating the use of generative AI to bypass facial recognition and biometric checks.