International fraudsters target US government programs

betanews.comPublished: 5/15/2025

Summary

Fraudulent attempts in the U.S. are booming thanks to international actors like Russia and China, who now account for up to 12% of fraud attempts targeting government services and loans. Advanced AI-powered tools have enabled these criminals to switch stolen identities across multiple agencies rapidly, evading detection. This report underscores the urgent need for robust identity verification systems to combat rising threats from nation-states.