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LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 10: In this photo illustration, a man is seen using a mobile phone in the light of a projection of a thumbprint on August 09, 2017 in London, England. With so many areas of modern life requiring identity verification, online security remains a constant concern, especially following the recent spate of global hacks. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Login-dot-gov explores more device fingerprinting to combat fraud, AI agents and bots

The General Services Administration is conducting market research to boost its fraud protection and bot detection as fraud attempts grow in “sophistication and volume.”

Aug 25, 2026 By K. Sophie Will

The Palantir Technologies logo is displayed on a shipping container at the company’s booth during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

SBA enters ‘new phase’ with Palantir on anti-fraud efforts

The agency said Tuesday it is expanding its relationship with the data analytics giant following a pilot program targeting fraud in pandemic programs.

Jul 14, 2026 By Matt Bracken

‘Pay and chase’ is a confession. We should stop treating it as a fraud-fighting strategy.

How the federal government combats fraud in benefits programs is a flawed operating doctrine, a former chief of staff to the U.S. CIO argues.

Jul 10, 2026 By Jordan Burris

The south front of the Department of the Treasury headquarters building is framed in the security fence on May 27, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)

Treasury planning online system for people to report suspected fraud

An upcoming Federal Register post reveals the department’s plans for fraud.gov, where the public is encouraged to share tips about possible instances of fraud in federal programs.

Jun 16, 2026 By Matt Bracken

A sign is displayed outside of the U.S. Treasury Department building on May 30, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

Fraud-focused bills passed by House follow ‘DOGE playbook,’ privacy experts warn

Two GOP-backed Treasury bills that cleared the lower chamber this week embrace unproven fraud prevention methods, are overly broad and put people’s data at risk, critics say.

Jun 12, 2026 By Matt Bracken

Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, speaks at a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus news conference on Capitol Hill on Feb. 25, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Bipartisan House duo wants Treasury-led push to fight identity theft, fraud

A bill from Reps. Pete Sessions and Bill Foster would task the Treasury secretary with doling out fraud prevention grants to states to develop digital IDs that…

Feb 2, 2026 By Matt Bracken

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., arrives for a hearing about fraud in Minnesota at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 7, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Government needs more agency buy-in to fight fraud with tech, officials say

Data experts with Treasury, the GAO and the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee say AI and data analytics can be used more effectively to detect fraud in federal…

Jan 13, 2026 By Matt Bracken

Watchdog IDs anti-fraud measures some federal programs still need to adopt

A new GAO audit looked at five agency-run programs, finding some that haven’t been fully following OMB recommendations to prevent waste, fraud and abuse.

Jan 6, 2026 By Matt Bracken

White House, VA launch new website to protect veterans from fraud

At the second anniversary of the PACT Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced a consolidated website with information about preventing fraud and scam attempts.

Aug 9, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

How enhanced identity data supports AI adoption, strengthens security, and improves public service

LexisNexis Risk Solutions Government CEO explains why improving the quality and readiness of identity data is critical to successfully using AI to improve citizen trust and deliver…

Aug 8, 2024 By Haywood Talcove