Equifax rolls out AI-driven synthetic identity fraud detection as lenders feel the pressure

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/01/equifax-ai/

The rapid growth of #BuyNowPayLater (#BNPL) services is concerning, especially as borrowers increasingly use them for #essentialpurchases like #groceries. The lack of visibility into BNPL debt, due to #nonreporting to #creditbureaus, creates a “#phantomdebt” problem. Coupled with rising unemployment it could lead to a cascading effect of defaults. https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/16/bnpl-is-expanding-fast-and-that-should-worry-everyone/?eicker.news #tech #media #news
'Buy Now, Pay Later' is expanding fast, and that should worry everyone | TechCrunch

As Morris watches his BNPL investments from the other side of the table, he seems to understand the warning signs better than most.

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RBI has issued a directive to lenders, financial institutions, and credit bureaus, outlining the need to promptly resolve customer complaints.

#RBI #Fine #CoustomerComplaints #CreditBureaus

https://www.ganganews.com/india/rbi-orders-lenders-to-resolve-customer-complaints/

RBI Orders Lenders to Resolve Customer Complaints : Ganga News

RBI has instructed financial institutions and credit bureaus to resolve customer complaints within 30 days or face daily fines of ₹100.

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The Hacker Tool to Get Personal Data from Credit Bureaus - Schneier on Security

Should credit bureaus have been able to detect that a business was using other people's information to obtain credit scores for unqualified customers?

#fraudprevention #creditbureaus

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