VerifyNow research

Research for a safer digital trust economy.

The VerifyNow Trust Lab publishes evidence-based research on identity fraud, AI-enabled deception and the practical controls organisations can use today.

Published research

Reports and analysis

Every entry links to a complete, published work with its evidence basis and latest update date clearly stated.

Research report

The State of Identity Fraud 2026

A 16-section analysis of identity fraud, AI-enabled attacks, data breaches, South African risk patterns and practical defence strategies.

Identity fraudAI-enabled fraudFICAData breaches
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Evidence basis

Evidence synthesis drawing on published industry, regulatory and law-enforcement sources, with projections clearly labelled.

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Research principles

Useful evidence, without a closed-provider lens.

Our research examines fraud and trust controls across the market. Findings are designed to remain useful whether an organisation works with VerifyNow, its existing providers or a mixed technology stack.

Evidence before claims

We identify sources, dates, estimates and limitations instead of presenting every figure as measured fact.

Broader fraud context

Research covers identity abuse, AI-enabled deception, account compromise and the operational controls around them.

Provider-neutral findings

Conclusions focus on the risk and the control, not on requiring one closed data or technology provider.