TransUnion finds 81% of suspected digital fraud targets existing customer relationships
TRU•TransUnion reported that 81% of suspected global digital fraud targeted existing customer relationships in the first half of 2026, while US lenders faced an estimated $2.4 billion in synthetic identity exposure as of June 30.
1. Fraud exposure findings
TransUnion’s report found that business leaders estimated fraud losses at nearly 7% of annual revenue over the past year. Scam and authorized fraud led losses for 35% of US business leaders, compared with 29% globally. Among US business leaders, 67% expect synthetic identity fraud to increase within two years, and 53% said they are least prepared for that threat.
