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G2 Risk Solutions — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Selling Steroids and SARMs Online: Risks for Payment Providers and Marketplaces

G2 Risk Solutions — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

It’s a well-known practice for bodybuilders and athletes to illegally use performance-enhancing substances during training. Indeed, it wasn’t so long ago that Lance Armstrong’s cycling legacy crumbled in what the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) called “the most sophisticated, professionalized and successful doping program that sport has ever seen.”

U.S. Bankruptcy Filings surged year over year in September 2026

G2 Risk Solutions — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Consumer and Commercial filings edged higher month over month

October 5, 2026 | Burlingame, Calif.

G2 Risk Solutions (G2RS) today released new monthly bankruptcy filing data showing continued growth in U.S. bankruptcy activity during September 2026.

Consumer bankruptcy filings totaled 51,165 in September 2026, up 0.3% from 50,995 in August 2026 and 6.6% higher than the 48,017 filings recorded in September 2025. The September total represents the third-highest September consumer filing volume since 2018.

Commercial bankruptcy filings totaled 1,138 in September 2026, an increase of 7.8% from 1,056 in August 2026. Compared with September 2025, commercial filings were 5.5% lower than the 1,204 filings recorded one year earlier. Despite the year-over-year decline, commercial filing levels remain above much of the post-pandemic period.

Combined consumer and commercial bankruptcy filings reached 52,303 in September 2026, up 0.5% from August 2026 and 6.3% higher than September 2025. The September 2026 total was the third-highest September filing volume since 2018.

Year-to-date through September, commercial bankruptcy filings totaled 10,694, representing an 8.5% increase from the same period in 2025. During the first nine months of 2025, commercial filings had declined 1.2% year over year.

Chapter-level filing activity also increased on a year-over-year basis. Chapter 7 filings totaled 32,781 in September 2026, an increase of 2,472 filings (8.2%) from 30,309 in September 2025. Chapter 13 filings totaled 18,741, up 713 filings (4.0%) from 18,028 one year earlier.

Why Merchant Risk Depends on Context, Not Labels

G2 Risk Solutions — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Merchant risk is becoming harder to assess because the riskiest part of a business is often not how the business presents itself, but what it actually does.

Safer Ecommerce Day 2026 Confronts the New Realities of Fraud, Scams, and Regulatory Change Reshaping Ecommerce

G2 Risk Solutions — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

US Bankruptcy Filings Increased Year Over Year in August 2026

G2 Risk Solutions — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Consumer and Commercial Filings Declined from July but Remained Above August 2025 Levels

September 3, 2026 | Burlingame, Calif.

New monthly bankruptcy data from G2 Risk Solutions (G2RS) shows that U.S. bankruptcy filing activity increased year over year in August 2026, driven by higher consumer and commercial filing volumes compared with August 2025. On a month-over-month basis, both consumer and commercial filings declined from July 2026 levels.

Consumer bankruptcy filings totaled 50,985 in August 2026, a 4.87% decrease from July 2026. Compared with August 2025, consumer filings increased 8.67%, continuing the upward year-over-year trend observed throughout 2026.

Commercial bankruptcy filings totaled 1,055 in August 2026, down 8.74% from July 2026 and up 0.9% from August 2025. While activity moderated from the prior month, commercial filings remained slightly above year-ago levels.

Combined consumer and commercial bankruptcy filings reached 52,040 in August 2026. This represents the third-highest August filing total since 2018, reflecting sustained bankruptcy activity across both consumer and commercial sectors.

Chapter-level filing activity also increased on a year-over-year basis. Chapter 7 filings totaled 32,482 in August 2026, an increase of 2,949 cases, or 9.99%, from 29,533 filings in August 2025. Chapter 13 filings totaled 18,802, up 1,105 cases, or 6.24%, from 17,697 filings a year earlier. Both chapters posted year-over-year gains, with Chapter 7 continuing to account for the larger share of filing growth.

US Bankruptcy Filings surged in July 2026

G2 Risk Solutions — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Consumer filings remained elevated while commercial filings declined

August 4, 2026 | Burlingame, Calif.

New monthly bankruptcy data from G2 Risk Solutions (G2RS) shows that U.S. bankruptcy filing activity increased in July 2026, driven by continued growth in consumer filings, while commercial filings declined from June levels. Consumer bankruptcy activity remained elevated compared with the same period last year, reflecting ongoing financial pressure among households.

Consumer bankruptcy filings totaled 53,569 in July 2026, representing a 4.86% increase from June 2026. On a year-over-year basis, consumer filings were 10.80% higher than July 2025, indicating that consumer financial strain remains elevated despite normal monthly fluctuations.

Commercial bankruptcy filings totaled 1,140 in July 2026, declining 5.79% from June 2026 and 14.16% from July 2025. While commercial filing activity moderated during the month, overall levels remain above much of the post-pandemic period. Following a 2.3% year-to-date decline in 2025, commercial filings have increased 11.2% year over year through the first seven months of 2026, signaling continued normalization in business bankruptcy activity.

Combined consumer and commercial bankruptcy filings reached 54,709 in July 2026, representing the third-highest July filing total since 2018, underscoring the continued significance of bankruptcy trends across both consumer and business sectors.

Chapter-level filing trends also remained positive on a year-over-year basis. Compared with July 2025, Chapter 7 filings increased by 3,481 cases (11.33%), continuing to account for most of the overall bankruptcy growth and reflecting sustained demand for liquidation proceedings. Chapter 13 filings increased by 1,744 cases (9.73%), demonstrating continued growth in court-supervised repayment plans, though at a more moderate pace than Chapter 7 filings.

US Bankruptcy Filings Continue to Trend Higher in June 2026

G2 Risk Solutions — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Consumer and commercial filings increased year over year in June

July 6, 2026 | Burlingame, Calif.

New monthly bankruptcy data from G2 Risk Solutions (G2RS) shows that U.S. bankruptcy filing activity remained elevated in June 2026, with both consumer and commercial filings increasing on a year-over-year basis and posting modest gains compared with May 2026.

Consumer bankruptcy filings totaled 51,071 in June 2026, an increase of 1.0% from May 2026. Although month-over-month growth remained modest, consumer filings were 13.0% higher than in June 2025, reflecting the continuation of an upward trend in consumer bankruptcy activity.

Commercial bankruptcy filings totaled 1,208 in June 2026, rising 4.6% from May 2026 and 9.5% from June 2025. Commercial filing activity continues to remain elevated relative to pre-pandemic levels following the rebound that began in 2024. After declining 8.7% on a year-to-date basis during 2025, commercial filings have increased 16.6% year over year through the first six months of 2026.

Combined consumer and commercial bankruptcy filings reached 52,279 in June 2026, representing the third-highest June filing total since 2018, underscoring the persistence of elevated bankruptcy activity across the United States.

Chapter-level trends also remained positive. Compared with June 2025, Chapter 7 filings increased 14.9%, indicating continued growth in liquidation activity, while Chapter 13 filings rose 9.1%, reflecting sustained utilization of court-supervised repayment plans.

US Bankruptcy Filings Rise Year Over Year in May 2026

G2 Risk Solutions — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Consumer filings decline from April but remain elevated compared with prior year

June 1, 2026 | Burlingame, Calif.

New monthly bankruptcy data from G2 Risk Solutions (G2RS) shows that U.S. bankruptcy filings continued to increase year over year in May 2026, despite a decline from April levels.

Consumer bankruptcy filings totaled 50,560 in May 2026, representing an 8.46% decrease from April 2026. Despite the month-over-month decline, consumer filings were 7.43% higher than in May 2025, reflecting continued year-over-year growth.

Commercial bankruptcy filings totaled 1,155 in May 2026, a decrease of 4.39% from April and 4.78% lower than May 2025. While filings declined on both a monthly and annual basis, commercial activity remains elevated compared with pre-pandemic levels following a rebound that began in 2024.

Combined consumer and commercial filings reached 51,715 in May 2026, representing the third-highest May total since 2018, underscoring the persistence of filing activity at relatively elevated levels.

Chapter-level trends indicate continued growth in liquidation activity. Compared with May 2025: Chapter 7 filings increased 10.11%, while Chapter 13 filings rose 2.68%.

US Bankruptcy Filings Increase Year Over Year in April

G2 Risk Solutions — Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Consumer filings declined month over month while remaining significantly higher than last year

May 5, 2026 | Burlingame, Calif.

New monthly bankruptcy data from G2 Risk Solutions (G2RS) shows that U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings declined in April 2026 compared with March, while continuing to rise sharply year over year.

Consumer bankruptcy filings totaled 55,217 in April 2026, representing a 3.5% decrease from March 2026. Despite the monthly decline, consumer filings were 13.26% higher than in April 2025, reflecting sustained year‑over‑year growth.

Commercial bankruptcy filings totaled 1,204 in April 2026, an increase of 9.45% from March and a 34.23% jump year over year. Commercial filings remain significantly elevated compared with pre‑pandemic levels. Following sharp declines in 2021 and 2022 driven by pandemic‑related relief programs, filings rebounded in 2024 and continued trending upward through 2025 and into early 2026. Year‑to‑date commercial filings are up nearly 25% versus the same period last year.

April consumer filings represented the third highest April total since 2018, while commercial filings reached the highest April level over the same period.

Compared with April 2025, Chapter 7 consumer filings increased 14.43%, while Chapter 13 filings rose 10.84%, highlighting ongoing differences in consumer financial stress and repayment capacity.

These patterns are significant for servicing and recovery teams. “The industry is navigating a 'stagflation-lite' environment, where persistent inflation and slowing growth are driving persistent financial stress for consumers and businesses alike,” says Ryan Sanders, bankruptcy risk expert at G2RS. “Energy-driven inflation, tighter financial conditions, and a cooling labor market are fueling a longer-lasting cycle of financial stress, which typically leads to a gradual but sustained increase in bankruptcy activity. We expect this dynamic to continue throughout the year.”