Nearly One in Three Millennial and Gen Z Gig Workers Rent Their Gig Platform Accounts to Unverified Users

TransUnion report highlights new fraud trends in the gig economyCHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consumers on the lower end of the K-shaped economy are struggling under financial pressures.
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ID renting big problem for gig economy; the ‘right friction’ could curb rampant fraud

Weak identity verification processes are leaving gig platforms, workers and consumers exposed to significant fraud and safety ...

Young gig workers are selling or renting their profiles for extra income, report finds

A chunk of young gig workers are selling or renting their user accounts on ride-share and food delivery apps for extra cash, allowing others to possibly bypass verification processes and perform ...