Deepfake hiring fraud pushes companies toward continuous identity checks

A Hypr report found 98% of respondents experienced candidate fraud, with 42% of cases discovered only after hiring. First Advantage and ID.me launched FCRA-compliant identity verification for hiring, while GCheck added a reusable credential wallet to its Verified Entry service.

• 98% of Hypr survey respondents reported candidate fraud during hiring
• 42% of fake-candidate cases were discovered after employment began
• First Advantage and ID.me launched FCRA-compliant identity verification for hiring
• GCheck added a reusable digital credential wallet to Verified Entry