Field guide
Synthetic Identity / AI-Generated Document Fraud
How it works
The mass-scale creation of fake identities using AI to generate passports, driver’s licenses, selfies, and supporting documents that bypass KYC and AML controls. Fraudsters use services like OnlyFake or open-source AI tools to generate hyper-realistic documents for $15-50 each. These pass basic OCR and human review. Combined with mule accounts and prepaid instruments, they create fully operational fake personas.
On the record
In 2025-2026, AI-generated documents drove a 378% year-on-year surge in synthetic fraud attempts in Europe. OnlyFake successfully bypassed KYC on major crypto exchanges. Casino operators report similar document submissions.
Detection & preventionADVISORY
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