KYC vs Document Forensics: Why KYC Platforms Miss PDF Fraud (opens in new tab)

Originally published at htpbe.tech. The version on htpbe.tech stays in sync with the latest detection algorithm — refer to it for the canonical text. Bank statement fraud is the most common fraudulent document type in lending. Inscribe’s 2025 fraud report puts it at 59% of all fraudulent documents detected across fintech and lending platforms. Most of those platforms already use Persona, Onfido, or an equivalent KYC provider. And yet bank statement fraud detection remains a persistent gap in ...