Synthetic Identities Available for Purchase on Dark Web for $200

• •Synthetic identities can be bought for as little as $200 on the dark web.
• •The market for these identities has seen an eightfold increase in posts discussing deepfakes since early 2024.
• •Criminals can purchase individual components of synthetic identities for as low as $10.

A new report reveals that synthetic identities, dubbed 'digital Frankensteins', can be purchased on the dark web for as little as $200. These identities combine stolen personal data, such as Social Security numbers, with AI-generated information like names, deepfake selfies, and cloned voices, enabling fraudsters to bypass automated identity verification systems. The market for these identities has expanded significantly, with over 10,000 posts offering complete identity packages. The rise in demand is alarming, with posts discussing deepfakes increasing from 40 per month in early 2024 to 307 per month by mid-2026. Criminals can also buy individual components of these identities for as little as $10. Researchers from Coveron and NordLayer emphasize the need for enhanced security measures, including credit freezes and layered verification, to combat this growing threat.