- Aug 01, 2024
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Ask Sumsubers: What are the best documents to commit fraud with?
Sumsub keeps getting questions from our followers about the specifics of regulatory compliance, verification, automated solutions, and everything in between. We’ve therefore decided to launch a bi-weekly Q&A series, where our legal, tech, and other experts answer your most frequently asked questions. Check out The Sumsuber and our social media every other Thursday for new answers, and don’t forget to ask about the things that interest you.
This week, our fraud expert, The Beast, will advise on the best documents to use or fake to successfully commit fraud.
Follow this bi-weekly series and submit your own questions to our Instagram and LinkedIn.
Hey there, I’m The Beast! Fraud is what I love, what I live for, and what I enjoy doing 😎. I know everything there is about stealing your money. I also know the latest fraud trends around the world, should you ask.
Without further adieu, my favorite documents to commit fraud with this year are definitely:
- ID cards (up 1,562% in Nigeria—I love this country, what a champion!)
- Passports (up 522% in Afghanistan!)
- Proof of address (up 512% in Portugal!)
- Driving licenses (up 455% in Ethiopia)
Check out Sumsub’s FRAUDLYMPICS to get more great statistics on the types of fraud I love, and the industries I target!
PS: Do you know what most fraud cases have in common this year?? I’ll give you a teaser—it’s artificial intelligence.
The Beast
Fraud Expert
Suggested read: What Are Deepfakes?
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