AI-enabled fraud raises risks for banks in South Africa and the Philippines

Aug 11, 2026 · Issue 2 · 5 sources, 5 articles

LexisNexis Risk Solutions says South Africa is a hotbed for AI deepfake fraud, while another report says digital fraud has risen by 40%. The Manila Times reports that AI and scams are increasing risks for Philippine banks.

Who is affected and how

banking professional

Multi-layered verification is needed to counter attempts to bypass deepfake-based identity checks.

Sources

• SA a hotbed for AI deepfake fraud, warns LexisNexis Risk Solutions | ITWebitweb.co.za · Aug 11, 2026
• SA a hotbed for AI deepfake fraud, warns LexisNexis Risk Solutions - Lexisnexis Risk Solutions | AI Deepfake Fraud Newsza.headtopics.com · Aug 11, 2026
• Vouchers, deepfakes and AI feeding a 40% rise in digital fraud, investigators warn | Joburg ETCjoburgetc.com · Aug 14, 2026 · magyar
• AI, scams raise risks for Philippine banks | The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net · Aug 15, 2026
• AI, scams raise risks for Philippine banksnewswav · Aug 16, 2026

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