PersonaForge tracks the vendors, infrastructure, and distribution networks powering synthetic identity fraud, deepfake impersonations, and AI-constructed persona kits used in scams and extortion.
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AI-generated personas and deepfake impersonation kits are fueling a surge in fraud, extortion, and platform manipulation. These statistics highlight the scale of the threat.
Synthetic identity fraud is the fastest-growing financial crime in North America. Most persona-for-sale kits now include AI-generated faces, voices, or documents.
Sources: U.S. Federal Reserve, Recorded Future
Deepfake impersonation scam reports have surged over 400% since 2022. These kits enable fake job applicants, deepfake interviews, credit scams, and recruitment fraud.
Sources: Europol, FTC
Most online platforms lack adequate verification to detect synthetic identities. AI-generated personas can bypass traditional KYC checks, creating accounts at scale for fraud and manipulation.
Sources: Javelin Strategy, Identity Theft Resource Center