Digital identity verification leader Socure has introduced its latest solution, Workforce Verification – to tackle the rising wave of hiring fraud driven by AI-generated resumes, deepfakes, and synthetic identities. The new product brings Socure’s proven identity and fraud prevention capabilities to recruitment workflows, aiming to stop fake applicants before they enter the workplace.
“Identity fraud is no longer confined to the consumer realm; it’s infiltrating the workforce,” said Johnny Ayers, CEO and Founder of Socure. “Fraudsters are posing as highly qualified candidates with AI-enhanced profiles, bypassing outdated verification processes. Workforce Verification is essential to protecting enterprise cybersecurity and ensuring only legitimate hires gain access to sensitive systems.”
Workforce Verification integrates with HR platforms, applicant tracking systems, payroll systems, and job boards via APIs, SDKs, or a hosted user experience. It screens candidates early in the application process using advanced risk signals—such as phone, device, email, geolocation, behavior, and education—preventing over 70% of fraudulent candidates from progressing. Suspect applicants undergo further document and biometric checks through Socure’s DocV or are routed for manual review. SocureID, the company’s persistent identity token, ensures continuous identity assessment from application to onboarding.
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Gartner predicts that by 2028, one in four job applications will be fake. The implications range from wasted HR resources and security breaches to violations of international sanctions. Fake hires can access confidential systems, steal data, and divert salaries—sometimes funding adversarial state operations.
Socure has itself faced hiring fraud. Rivka Gewirtz Little, the company’s Chief Growth Officer, recounted, “A candidate named ‘Anthony’ had an impeccable resume and LinkedIn presence, but multiple red flags revealed he was part of a likely North Korean employment fraud scam.”
The U.S. government has taken aggressive steps to curb such threats. The Justice Department recently announced coordinated actions targeting DPRK-linked employment fraud, including indictments, asset seizures, and investigations across 16 states.
“As remote hiring becomes the norm and AI-powered scams evolve, companies need robust identity defenses,” said Little. “We’re proud to offer the same solution we used internally to help protect enterprises from infiltration and ensure trusted talent enters the workforce.”
