Resource Digital Identity

Combatting Identity Fraud in Government Benefits Programs

This post argues that for the types of large-scale, organized fraud attacks that many state benefits systems saw during the pandemic, solutions grounded in cybersecurity methods may be far more effective than creating or adopting automated systems.

Published Year: 2022

The document discusses how government agencies can better combat identity fraud in benefits programs by adopting proven cybersecurity methods rather than relying on AI-driven identity verification systems, which can inadvertently exclude legitimate applicants.

It emphasizes the importance of balancing fraud prevention with equitable access, warning that AI-based solutions may introduce bias and create barriers for those most in need of government assistance.