One in Four Applicants Could Be Fake: Identity Fraud in Hiring with Matt Moynahan

Applicant fraud has evolved from resume embellishment into a sophisticated, AI-enabled threat — and the hiring process is now a primary attack vector. According to Gartner, by 2028, 25% of all job applicants could be fake, and a Get Real Security study found that 41% of enterprises have already unknowingly hired a physical imposter. Nation states, criminal organizations, and coordinated fraud rings are using AI to infiltrate organizations through the front door — exploiting the very digital hiring processes that enable modern talent acquisition at scale.How can talent acquisition and RPO leaders protect the integrity of the hiring process without disrupting the candidate experience — and what role should technology play? In this episode of Time to Hire, host Lamees Abourahma talks with Matt Moynahan, CEO of Get Real Security and RPOA Silver Partner, about what applicant fraud actually looks like today, how to layer human and technology-based defenses across the talent funnel, and why this moment is a strategic opportunity for TA leaders to partner with cybersecurity and redefine the function.Connect with Matt MoynahanFollow GetReal Security on LinkedInAbout the PodcastTime to Hire is produced by the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association (RPOA), the leading authority on recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) foresight and innovation, and the trusted convener for the global RPO community. Through conversations with industry leaders, the podcast explores the trends, insights, and innovations shaping the future of talent acquisition.Learn more about RPOA and join the community at: https://www.rpoassociation.org.Follow the host, Lamees Abourahma, on LinkedIn.