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Improved access, infrastructure, and technology has caused internet usage to surge in recent years with over 4.6 billion internet users currently worldwide. However, as the world becomes more digital, so does crime. In 2020 the US had over 1,000 data breaches exposing over 155 million records, and many countries have seen an increase in cybercrime during the pandemic. In fact, the UK saw a 31% increase in cybercrime between May and June 2020, with businesses losing over £6.2 million. 

Here at Veriff, we wanted to understand how safe people feel online, what experiences they have had with scams and how the future of identity verification can help people feel safer. We surveyed over 2,000 people across the UK to gather insights and here is what we found.

A recent report from Lloyds Bank found that people aged 18-24 lose an average of £2,630 to fraud, which may help explain why younger generations in our survey felt the least safe online. Overall, 29% of Brits felt unsafe using the internet and people who spent more time online generally felt safer. Less than a quarter (21%) of those spending 30+ hours on the net admitted to feeling unsafe, compared to over a third (35%) who spent no time at all online.

With smart cities on the rise, masses of valuable data is now being collected via technology like facial recognition, city apps and motion sensors. Although these technological advancements may be improving the lives of citizens, it also increases their exposure to scams and fraud. Over 21% of UK residents said they had been a victim of online identity theft and, according to our research, Belfast is the most scammed city with almost 30% saying they experienced online identity theft compared to just 10% of Brighton residents.

With many shops closed and tight restrictions in place, the pandemic caused a huge increase in online orders. In fact, the Royal Mail delivered 496m parcels during the last three months of 2020, 30% higher than the same period in 2019, so it’s sadly no surprise that scammers have been capitalising. We asked our survey respondents what kind of scams they had experienced over the last three months and fake delivery emails or text messages came top with over 42% saying they had experienced such a scam. Tax rebate and TV licence scam emails or texts came second and third respectively. Over 13% of respondents also said they had experienced a COVID-19 vaccine related scam email or text over the last 90 days.

Every now and then an old tweet or online comment from a public figure finds itself at the heart of a scandal, and with an increasing number of us growing up online, our younger selves may say something that we later come to regret. According to our survey findings, over 31% of UK residents are concerned that old posts will come back to haunt them with millennials being the most worried at 48%. Sheffield was the most concerned city overall when it came to past posts with 36% of residents concerned about things they shared when they were younger. Despite 37% of parents saying that they regretted sharing personal details online, 22% would still share personal details about their children on the internet.

With cybercrime on the increase, understanding how to stay safe online is more important than ever. We asked our survey respondents what helps keep them safe online and many agreed that strong passwords, up-to-date virus protection and secure Wi-Fi were key to safe browsing. However, some respondents also agreed that some less conventional methods could help protect them on the net. 13% thought only using Google as a search engine would help keep them safe, and 4% believed that avoiding internet usage at night was a good safety precaution! 

Survey research was conducted by Censuswide on behalf of Veriff with 2,015 nationally representative respondents across the UK between 26.07.2021 - 28.07.2021. Censuswide abide by and employ members of the Market Research Society which is based on the ESOMAR principles.

Veriff is a global online identity verification company that enables organizations to build trust with their customers through intelligent, accurate, and automated online identity verification. Our technology helps to match a person with their government issued ID. Knowing the identity of your customers and users helps to improve online safety for everyone.

We surveyed over 2,000 UK residents to reveal how safe people feel online, what scams they have experienced and what safety precautions they take.

We have surveyed over 2,000 UK residents to reveal how safe people feel online, what scams they have experienced and what safety precautions they take.

Take a deep dive into safety, scams, and security online, with this article from the team at Veriff.

The UK Online: Safety, scams and security | Veriff

The UK Online: Safety, scams and security

Veriff's Identity Fraud Report, covering January to June 2021 is now live and you can download it by clicking the button above and completing a quick and simple form.

Well, here are a few key discoveries we've made in the first half of this year:

The net fraud rate increased by 15% compared to H1 2020

Fraud continues to be on the rise despite businesses investing in systems and solutions built for prevention.

Identity fraud experienced the highest year-over-year increase by 19%

This is a testament to the many fraud incidents that continue to plague businesses and individuals on a global scale.

Out of the various fraud types, recurring fraud experienced a 14% decrease year-over-year 

This is down to fraudsters discovering new ways to commit fraud and infiltrate systems. They're consistently employing new strategies that evade crosslinking, allowing them to only be linked solely on face data.

As crypto grows in popularity, it experienced the highest fraud increase in the first half of 2021

Something for investors to consider as digital currencies becomes more prevalent over time. 

The fintech sector saw a 99% increase in recurring fraud during the first half of 2021. 

This can be evidenced by velocity abuse — once a fraudster has been approved and infiltrates a system, they will utilize that loophole to get approved as many times as possible, normally verifying different real users without telling them what they’re being verified for.

To learn more in detail, and read the report in full, hit the button at the top of the page, complete the form and download our identity fraud report today.

Download our brand new Fraud Report covering January to June 2021 and find out what trends have emerged throughout the year so far and which industries Veriff works with have seen the biggest growth in fraud in the first 6 months of the year.

Download H1 2021 Fraud Report

A blog offering a free download of our H1 2021 Identity Fraud Report.

Veriff Identity Fraud Report: H1 2021

Veriff has published its H1 2021 Fraud Report, sharing our findings and observations of the world of online identity fraud during a tumultuous time when the world is beginning to emerge from the grips of a global pandemic. 

Our H1 2021 Fraud Report is a compilation of the insights that our specialized fraud team has encountered so far during the first half of this year. Our trusted research team has taken the time to break down our proprietary fraud data by type to help provide context into some of the results and key trends we’ve drawn from our analysis: document fraud, identity fraud, technical fraud, and recurring fraud. 

We also reviewed the data through the lens of three specific industries that tend to make up the majority of fraud incidents — fintech, mobility and cryptocurrency — to provide the full picture of where things stand in the world of fraud for the first half of 2021.

Here's our co-Founder and CPO, Janer Gorohhov, speaking about some of the key highlights:

And some of the key takeaways from the report include:

The net fraud rate increased by 15% compared to H1 2020, showcasing how fraud continues to be on the rise despite businesses investing in systems and solutions built for prevention.

Identity fraud experienced the highest year-over-year increase by 19%, a testament to the many fraud incidents that continue to plague businesses and individuals on a global scale.

Out of the various fraud types, recurring fraud experienced a 14% decrease year-over-year due to bad actors discovering new ways to commit fraud and infiltrate systems. Fraudsters are consistently employing new strategies that evade crosslinking, allowing them to only be linked solely on face data.

As cryptocurrency continues to grow in popularity, it also experienced the highest fraud rate increase over the first half of 2021 — something for investors to think about as the digital currency becomes more prevalent over time. 

The fintech sector saw a 99% increase in recurring fraud during the first half of 2021. This can be evidenced by velocity abuse — once a fraudster has been approved and infiltrates a system, they will utilize that loophole to get approved as many times as possible, normally verifying different real users without telling them what they’re being verified for.

If you’re interested in more in-depth details and findings, download a copy of our H1 2021 Fraud Report today! 

Our H1 2021 Fraud Report is a compilation of the insights that our specialized fraud team has encountered so far during the first half of this year. 

The Veriff H1 2021 Fraud Report is live and we break down some of our findings and observations about the state of fraud globally, as well as across the mobility, crypto, and fintech sectors. 

The Veriff H1 2021 Fraud report is an expansive look at fraud in the first half of the year, and the changes in fraud rates across mobility, crypto, and fintech sectors. 

Veriff’s H1 2021 Fraud Report is Now Live

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