The credit bureau warns fraudsters, and defenders now race to outsmart each other using AI.

Equifax has warned that artificial intelligence is fueling a wave of sophisticated fraud capable of bypassing traditional security systems, with U.S. losses potentially reaching $40 billion annually ...

Equifax (NYSE:EFX) has launched The Work Number Record Indicator to support income and employment verification for auto and personal loans. The company is highlighting recent data around a sharp rise ...

ATLANTA, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) today announced the launch of Credit Abuse Risk, a new predictive model that uses FCRA-regulated data and is designed to help protect ...

First-party fraud rose 31 per cent year-over-year, with the sharpest pressure showing up in credit cards, banking, and younger consumers Equifax Canada Market Pulse Fraud Trends TORONTO, April 15, ...

Equifax (NYSE: EFX) has unveiled a new predictive tool aimed at shielding lenders from the escalating threats of first-party fraud. Announced on January 30, 2026, the Credit Abuse Risk model leverages ...

This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. As the financial impact of first-party fraud continues to rise, Credit ...

Two-thirds of consumers are most comfortable with AI helping perform functions like fraud detection, tracking spending and ...

An increase in first-party credit card fraud highlights a concerning shift in consumer behaviour, with first-party credit ...