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Digital Nomad Trend Linked to Identity Fraud; Insurance Industry Most Affected

The surge in the global digital nomad movement is causing a spike in identity fraud.
PUBLISHED JAN 18, 2024
Cover Image Source: A staff member stands in a projection of live data feeds | Getty Images | Photo by Peter Macdiarmid
Cover Image Source: A staff member stands in a projection of live data feeds | Getty Images | Photo by Peter Macdiarmid

A recent survey reveals that since the summer of 2021, there has been a 21% average global increase in the verification of foreign documents, with the U.S. and UAE experiencing a notable 25% rise. The insurance sector is particularly impacted, dealing with a 27% increase in foreign ID verifications, closely followed by the financial and banking industries at 25%. This surge in foreign clients is primarily attributed to the expanding digital nomad movement (where employees embrace remote work from any corner of the world or while traveling), per AFP.

Close-up of code on a computer screen for the Apache Struts framework | Getty Images | Photo by Smith Collection
Close-up of code on a computer screen for the Apache Struts framework | Getty Images | Photo by Smith Collection

The complexity of verifying a diverse range of foreign IDs has led to increased identity fraud risks. According to the survey by Regula, 40% of business decision-makers cite fraud as a major challenge in verifying digital nomad identities. This concern is even more pronounced in the UAE and Mexico, where 51% and 49% of decision-makers, respectively, feel vulnerable to fraud. Alarmingly, 80% of survey participants directly link the digital nomad trend to a spike in document forgery, with the insurance industry witnessing a 22% growth in document fraud, and the financial sector nearly 19%.

The top ten scams frauding people all over the globe|Pexels|Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich
A diverse range of foreign IDs has led to increased identity fraud risks (representational image) | Pexels |Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich

To counter these challenges, 57% of organizations are now implementing biometric authentication to enhance the security of digital onboarding processes. In response to document forgery, 53% of businesses prefer verifying only electronic documents, which are significantly more secure due to embedded RFID chips. This shift is more pronounced in the financial and insurance sectors, with 61% of decision-makers opting for e-doc verification.

While electronic documents offer enhanced security, organizations still face threats like data manipulation or interception during verification. Hence, a "zero-trust-to-mobile" approach and sophisticated NFC verification technology are essential to authenticate both the chip and its data. Regula’s Document Reader SDK is an example of a technology offering server-side verification to ensure chip authenticity and data integrity.

Henry Patishman, Executive Vice President at Regula, emphasizes the need for businesses to adopt new technologies for reliable verification, especially in remote processes. He notes that the overall digitalization and mass movement of people is creating new challenges for businesses, necessitating the adaptation of identity verification processes to evolving scenarios and requirements. As a response, leading vendors like Regula are introducing innovative solutions across various industries.

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