PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1650267
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1650267
Fraud hunters refers to the process of screening and distinguishing authenticated data, such as customer application data, from fraudulent data, which can lead to various types of fraud. Fraud hunters are used to prevent, identify, and stop fraudsters and provide uninterrupted service to the customers through accurate application fraud prevention.
The main types of fraud hunters are financial statement fraud, healthcare, insurance, banking fraud, consumer fraud, intellectual property fraud, and other types. Financial statement fraud refers to the intentional manipulation of a company's financial statements, whether by exclusion or exaggeration, to give a false picture of the company's financial situation, performance, or cash flow. The various organization sizes are SMEs and large organizations. These are used in defense, government, banks and financial institutions, and a variety of other settings.
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The fraud hunters market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $8.14 billion in 2024 to $9.32 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in cybercrime, increased digital transactions, regulatory compliance, globalization and increased connectivity.
The fraud hunters market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.17 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to machine learning and ai evolution, big data analytics, behavioral analytics, collaboration and information sharing, integration with cybersecurity frameworks. Major trends in the forecast period include digital transformation and online transactions, big data and advanced analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence, collaborative and information sharing networks, technological advancements.
The increase in intellectual and financial theft is anticipated to drive the growth of the fraud hunter market in the future. Intellectual theft involves the unauthorized acquisition of creative expressions, inventions, symbols, or logos in the form of trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, or patents that belong to a specific individual or company. Fraud hunters assist web and mobile service owners in monitoring user activity and investigating potential abuses to mitigate intellectual and financial theft. For instance, in February 2024, an article published by The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), a U.S.-based non-profit organization, highlighted that fraud and scams have become significant concerns, with consumers reporting losses totaling $10 billion in 2023, up from $9 billion in 2022. The FTC received 2.6 million fraud reports last year, with a median loss of $500, and nearly 100,000 individuals reported losing $10,000 or more. Thus, the rise in intellectual and financial theft is propelling the growth of the fraud hunting market.
The growing popularity of e-commerce is expected to propel the growth of the fraud hunters market going forward. E-commerce refers to the buying and selling of goods and services over the internet or through electronic channels. Fraud hunters are essential in e-commerce to safeguard businesses, protect customers, and maintain a healthy and trustworthy online marketplace. For instance, in August 2023, according to the United States Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, when compared to the second quarter of 2022, the estimate for e-commerce in the second quarter of 2023 increased by 7. 5% (or 1. 4%), while overall retail sales increased by 0. 6% (or 0. 4%). 15. 4% of all sales in the second quarter of 2023 were made through online stores. Therefore, the growing popularity of e-commerce is driving the growth of the fraud hunters market.
The increasing adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning is a significant trend gaining traction in the fraud hunting market. Leading companies in the fraud hunter sector are focusing on leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to maintain their competitive edge. For example, in October 2024, Google, a U.S.-based technology company specializing in online advertising and search engine technology, launched an enhanced fraud protection pilot in India targeting apps installed from internet-sideloading sources. This initiative aims to address the growing threat of cyber fraud, which has considerably affected Indian consumers, leading to significant financial losses. By utilizing advanced security features and machine learning technology, Google aims to safeguard users from harmful applications and improve overall digital safety.
Major companies operating in the fraud hunting market are focusing on innovative products such as hunter automotive fraud alliance to drive revenues in their market. The hunter automotive fraud alliance is a cooperative data network that helps auto lenders throughout the country exchange real-time fraud intelligence in order to reduce fraud risk and maintain a satisfying customer experience. For instance, in October 2023, Experian plc, an Ireland-based information services company launched hunter automotive fraud alliance. Participating lenders are encouraged by the hunter automotive fraud alliance to submit historical data, such as prior cases of suspected and verified fraudulent applications. Afterwards, member companies receive insightful information about possible fraud threats. In order to help lenders make better loan decisions, Hunter generates a fraud score for every application. With the help of this data-driven strategy, lenders can keep one step ahead of fraudsters who are developing more sophisticated schemes.
In September 2023, Netcraft, a UK-based internet services company, acquired Fraudwatch for an undisclosed sum. With this acquisition, Netcraft intends to enhance its cybersecurity offerings by incorporating FraudWatch's advanced fraud prevention solutions. Fraudwatch is an Australia-based cybersecurity firm that specializes in providing fraud prevention solutions.
Major companies operating in the fraud hunters market include Experian Information Solutions Inc., Oracle Corporation, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO), Fiserv Inc, Fidelity National Information Services Inc (FIS), SAP SE, National Cash Register Corporation (NCR), Fraud Hunter, Zoi, Equifax Inc, Riskified, Sift Science Inc., Signifyd, Forter, ACI Worldwide Inc., BAE Systems, NICE Actimize, LexisNexis Risk Solutions Inc., Feedzai Inc., Featurespace, Kount Inc., RSA Security LLC, ThreatMetrix, White Ops, BioCatch Ltd., NuData Security Inc., Securonix Inc., Splunk Inc., LogRhythm Inc., McAfee LLC, Symantec Corporation, CrowdStrike Inc., FireEye Inc., Palo Alto Networks Inc., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Broadcom Inc., Comodo Security Solutions Inc.
North America was the largest region in the fraud hunt market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the fraud hunters market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the fraud hunters market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.
The fraud hunters market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing fraud hunters that are used to detect potentially fraudulent applications. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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