Fraud prevention service Cifas warned about a growing trend of individuals selling their identities for financial gain, which exposes them to substantial risks of identity theft. Over 118,000 suspected cases of identity fraud were recorded by Cifas in the first half of 2025. The rise of AI technology has enabled the creation of synthetic identities that can easily bypass verification processes, complicating efforts to prevent fraud. Individuals risk having their legitimate credentials used by criminals to incur large debts in their name, highlighting the dangers of selling personal information.
The selling of identities, often in the hope of financial reward, leaves people liable for loans or credit taken out in their name by criminals.
Fraud prevention service Cifas reported over 118,000 cases of identity fraud suspected between January and June 2025, indicating a worrying trend.
AI-enabled synthetic identities and fabricated profiles can bypass traditional security checks, highlighting new vulnerabilities in identity verification systems.
People selling their own identities are often lured by attractive financial opportunities, but they risk significant debts incurred by criminals using their credentials.
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