TransUnion Finds 81% of Suspected Digital Fraud Targets Existing Customer Relationships

• TransUnion’s report found 81% of suspected global digital fraud targeted existing customer relationships in the first half of 2026.
• Business leaders estimated fraud losses at nearly 7% of annual revenue over the past year.
• Scam and authorized fraud led losses for 35% of US business leaders, compared with 29% globally.
• US lenders faced an estimated $2.4 billion in synthetic identity exposure as of June 30, 2026.
• Among US business leaders, 67% expect synthetic identity fraud to increase within two years; 53% are least prepared for that threat.

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