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Fake IDs
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In early February, news agencies around the world wrote of a new security threat: AI-generated fake IDs. Our team quickly tracked down the darkweb websites hosting ID image generators, to see what the fuss was about and just how good these supposedly “1-to-1” fakes were. After quickly testing some AI-generated fake IDs we found in…
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A new fear of businesses has been unlocked: realistic fake ID images created by AI. In February 2023 news agencies picked up a story about darkweb app known as OnlyFake which purports to use neural networks to generate fake ID images that can be used to fool remote identity verification tools. Sites like Bitcoin, which…
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Fake IDs are popular with minors looking to purchase alcohol and cannabis, or enter age restricted venues. They are also a popular tool for fraudsters. Fake IDs can be ordered cheaply online, and many fake IDs look and feel completely legitimate. Fake ID manufacturers even advertise that the fakes they sell are “scannable.” The only…
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Check out our inaugural fake ID report where we discuss statistics and trends surrounding fake ID use by underage individuals.
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Catching fake IDs is essential for a business. We tested 7 of the top fake ID scanner apps to see which ones most effectively catch fake IDs.
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Our ID scanning experts dive into the most common reasons that a legitimate IDs are flagged as fraudulent or suspicious.
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A woman used a fake ID to steal a $14,000 car from a small Texas dealership. She went on a test drive and did not return.
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According to authorities, James Brucia went to a Wesley Chapel dealership & attempted to buy two vehicles with a fraudulent ID.
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How do scannable fake IDs work? How do they pass as real? Can they be caught by fake ID readers and ID authentication devices?