Fraudsters

• A new report by CRIF reveals that 76% of UK businesses now view cybersecurity as a top priority, the highest proportion in Europe. • This shift follows growing consumer anxiety, with 24% of UK consumers expressing concern over the risks posed by artificial intelligence. • The trend highlights an urgent need for financial services to evolve their defenses as fraudsters increasingly leverage AI to launch sophisticated attacks.

• The U.S. House passed the Deporting Fraudsters Act on March 20, 2026, by a 231-186 vote, designating document fraud as a deportable offense for noncitizens. • The bill adds a new removal trigger for convicted noncitizens, enhancing immigration enforcement on fraud cases. • Passage strengthens federal tools amid ongoing immigration debates, impacting deportation priorities.

• Rep. Van Taylor's bill mandating deportation of illegal immigrants convicted of fraud passed the House of Representatives on March 19, 2026. • The legislation targets non-citizens involved in fraudulent activities, aiming to strengthen immigration enforcement. • Passage reflects ongoing Republican priorities on border security and public safety amid rising immigration debates.