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Javelin study backed by Fiserv shows new account fraud losses rise to $7 billion

PUBT·04/21/2026 14:10:32
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Javelin study backed by Fiserv shows new account fraud losses rise to $7 billion
  • Javelin Strategy & Research Identity Fraud Study, produced with support from Fiserv, showed combined identity fraud and scam impact of $38 billion in 2025, down $9 billion from 2024.
  • Victim count fell to 36 million in 2025, down 4 million year over year.
  • Identity fraud losses excluding scams held flat at $27.3 billion in 2025 versus $27.2 billion in 2024.
  • New account fraud losses rose 13% to $7 billion, affecting 5,400,000 victims, up 31%.
  • Report flagged AI-driven scam sophistication as key driver of declining consumer trust in bank communications, raising risk of missed fraud alerts.


Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Fiserv Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: 202604211010PRIMZONEFULLFEED9693469) on April 21, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.