Country Insights on Identity Fraud: Netherlands' Battle in the Dark
In the Netherlands, digital reliance is high, but fraud is rising in plain sight.
This report is one of nine country deep-dives from The Battle in the Dark, Signicat’s study based on insights from 900 fraud and risk experts across Europe. It exposes how fraud exploits fragmented eID systems, thriving where confidence outpaces control.
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This report is for you if you...
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Design or manage onboarding, KYC, risk, or fraud controls
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Operate or want to operate in The Netherlands, and need local fraud intelligence
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Need regional data to justify investment in fraud prevention
What's inside The Netherlands report
✔ Netherlands' fraud trends: Rising attempts and success at the same pace.
✔ Key fraud tactics: ID forgery, synthetic identities and social engineering.
✔ Business impact: Customer targeting and partner exploitation.
✔ Preparedness: Confidence is high, measurement dangerously low.
✔ Strategic recommendations for Dutch ecosystems.
A Glimpse at Dutch Numbers
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Dutch organisations report an increase in successful fraud
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Dutch businesses measure fraud impact, among the lowest visibility in Europe
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Dutch firms' annual revenue is lost to fraud and prevention costs
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