Nigeria and Tanzania have recorded the highest fraud rates in Africa despite continental decline.
Sumsub, in its Q1 2025 Identity Fraud Report, disclosed that traditional scams such as document forgery continue to decline in Africa while synthetic identity fraud powered by AI and digital forgery
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Folake Balogun
Folake Balogun is a tech journalist covering Africa’s fast-growing digital economy with a strong focus on incisive analysis of startup trends, venture capital, and fintech innovation, while also exploring emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and the future of connectivity by highlighting their economic and social impact.
