Technology · 22 November 2025
UK hit by identity theft every two minutes
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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