South African businesses are facing a new generation of identity fraud driven by artificial intelligence, deepfakes, synthetic identities, and stolen personal data, according to the 2026 Identity Fraud Report released by VerifyNow. The report combines public fraud statistics, industry research, and VerifyNow’s analysis of the growing verification challenges facing organisations across the country. It highlights […]
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South African businesses are facing a new generation of identity fraud driven by artificial intelligence, deepfakes, synthetic identities, and stolen personal data, according to the 2026 Identity Fraud Report released by VerifyNow. The report combines public f
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