At Web Summit Rio 2025, Veriff’s CEO Kaarel Kotkas emerged as a leading voice in the global fight against fraud, delivering keynote insights on both the Centre Stage panel “Scamdemic: Fintechs Fight Against Fraud” and a fireside chat “Can We Trust a Fully Digital Government?”. The timing couldn’t have been more strategic—Veriff also announced the opening of its new hub in
In 2025, account takeover (ATO) fraud has surged into one of the most dangerous and rapidly evolving threats facing digital businesses. As fraudsters weaponize data breaches, generative AI, and social engineering, user accounts across financial services, eCommerce, social media, and gaming platforms are at unprecedented risk. Account takeover (ATO), where cybercriminals gain control of online
The global gambling market is projected to achieve revenue of $471.40 billion by 2025, driven by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.40% from 2025 to 2029, ultimately reaching $538.82 billion by 2029. The casino and casino games segment will play a significant role, with an anticipated contribution of $239.53 billion in revenue by 2025. In
As digital fraud continues to evolve at breakneck speed, Veriff’s latest Fraud Industry Pulse Webinar offered timely and actionable insights into how businesses can defend themselves in 2025 and beyond. Hosted by Chris Hooper (Head of Brand), Aaron Hilling (Senior Account Manager), and Margit Kubi (Associate Account Manager), the session spotlighted global fraud trends, the double-edged role of AI, and
Fake IDs have leveled up. And so must businesses in all sectors.. In less than two minutes, someone with no design skills and a simple AI prompt can now create a fake government-issued ID that’s convincing enough to pass traditional KYC checks. Static photo-based verification? That’s yesterday’s defense — and today’s vulnerability. As a leader
Marketplaces are engaged in an ongoing fight to win and maintain customer trust. This challenge is complicated by the rapid growth of customer onboarding and transaction volumes, which even the biggest marketplaces are struggling to deal with effectively. In 2023 alone, Amazon recorded a total gross merchandise value (GMV) of approximately $729 billion across its 22
Veriff, a global identity verification and authentication platform, released its US Fraud Industry Pulse Survey 2025, revealing a significant rise in online fraud impacting businesses across the nation. Amongst surveyed US fraud professionals and decision-makers in sectors like financial services, tech, and e-commerce, 72% report a surge in attacks over the past 12 months; 60.5% have seen an
Veriff has been named one of the top 50 vendors in the Chartis Financial Crime and Compliance 50 (FCC50) report. Chartis Research is a leading provider of independent research and analysis on the global market for risk, compliance, and financial technology. Veriff also received a category award for Proof of Address, highlighting its exceptional capabilities in this critical area of
As online fraud continues to evolve, businesses and consumers face increasingly sophisticated threats. From impersonation fraud to adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attacks, fraudsters are constantly finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities. Leveraging insights from the Veriff Fraud Report 2025, this blog highlights the major fraud trends of 2025 and actionable strategies to combat them. 1. Impersonation fraud: The
Gabriel Barbabela, Lead Growth Product Manager at Veriff, joined an expert panel at the SBC Summit Rio to discuss the power of collaboration in fraud prevention for the online gaming industry. Industry leaders explored key strategies for optimizing payment performance, enhancing user retention, and driving revenue growth, all while safeguarding businesses against identity attacks. Continue
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