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ID renting big problem for gig economy; the ‘right friction’ could curb rampant fraud

ID renting big problem for gig economy; the ‘right friction’ could curb rampant fraud

2026-01-15  Per Henrikson

The 2026 Gig Economy Worker Report reveals that one in four gig workers has rented or sold access to their accounts, enabling unverified individuals to perform services under their names. Younger workers are disproportionately involved in this practice, which spans ride-sharing, delivery, digital freelancing, caregiving and other gig-based services. In fact, the report suggests that nearly one in three millennial and Gen Z gig workers are implicated.


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