Untangling Early-Stage Defaults and First-Party Fraud

In this episode, Kevin King, VP of US Credit Risk & Marketing Strategy, and Kim White, Senior Director of North America Fraud & Identity, dive deeper into the complex world of first-party fraud, building on insights from Season 1. They explore how early payment defaults (EPDs) can mask first-party fraud and why distinguishing between identity and intent-based behaviors is critical for lenders and risk managers. 

The episode features a case study using clustering analysis to profile EPD drivers and offers actionable strategies for isolating fraud entry points and applying friction intentionally. You’ll also learn:

• Why early-stage defaults are a key signal of first-party fraud
• How to differentiate between identity theft, synthetic identity and identity manipulation
• How to design smarter, targeted defenses that balance loss prevention, customer friction and operational efficiency

Visit risk.lexisnexis.com for more information on credit risk and fraud and identity solutions from LexisNexis Risk Solutions.

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