FINTECH-KYC-001Critical Risk
identity/KYC
Red Flag
Synthetic identity created using a real Social Security number combined with fabricated personal information passes initial KYC checks but fails deeper identity verification or credit bureau cross-referencing.
Industry
Fintech & Payment Processors
Transaction Type
other
Customer Type
individual
Category
Regulatory Source
Document:FinCEN FTA Identity 2024
Type:FinCEN Advisory
CFR Citation:31 CFR §1022.210
SAR Category:Identity theft
FinCEN Key Term:Synthetic Identity
Last Verified:2026-04-15
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