In 2019, synthetic identity fraud emerged as the fastest-growing financial crime in the United States, imposing a staggering $6 billion cost on banks. Did things change in 2025? Well, let’s figure out by exploring the 11 most popular fraud trends this year and the latest fraud trends in banking.

The 11 Most Popular Emerging Fraud Trends in 2025

Before we can anticipate and fight the newest emerging fraud trends and scams, we’ve got to get a handle on what these top scam trends actually are. Also, when we understand the patterns, we can act proactively and set up effective fraud management strategies...