2026 Fraud and Identity Trends

First-party fraud has doubled in the last year, adding new challenges for risk management teams seeking to reduce fraud without turning every customer interaction into a confrontation.

This infographic highlights the key trends from the LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Global State of Fraud and Identity Report 2026, bringing together expert perspectives and research-backed insights to help you anticipate what’s next and plan a more resilient fraud and identity strategy.

Inside the infographic: seven trends to watch in 2026

• First-party fraud growth and the global expansion of identity misuse
• Fraud-as-a-service on the dark web, where data, tools and expertise are packaged to accelerate attacks
• Money mule networks moving stolen funds at speed and how leading institutions are fighting back
• Fragmented identity data making verification harder across digital and physical touchpoints
• Digital payments risk as new methods drive speed, complexity and new attack paths
• The “good vs. bad” AI arms race, including the rise of deepfakes and AI-driven defenses
• The value of data collaboration to amplify risk decisions and why a united view of payments risk matters

Profound forces are reshaping how businesses and consumers trust and transact. The question is: will your risk strategy keep pace as fraudsters move faster, identities fragment and payment ecosystems expand?

To help your organization navigate 2026 with greater confidence, download the infographic now and access the full report for deeper findings and strategies for success.