Technology · 22 November 2025
UK hit by identity theft every two minutes
AI Generated (Gemini)
Britain faces an unprecedented identity theft epidemic, with reports indicating someone's identity is stolen every two minutes. AI-driven identity fraud costs the UK economy £1.8 billion annually, with AI-generated synthetic identities reportedly accounting for 42% of these fraud cases. Criminals are increasingly exploiting advanced technology to create fake documents and launch sophisticated attacks against both businesses and consumers, leading to a rise in various forms of fraud.
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