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Identity Verification Technology
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Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is the automated conversion of printed or handwritten text in an image, like on an ID or passport, into machine-readable data or textstring. OCR is a key part of modern ID verification workflows, especially when paired…
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In today’s increasingly digitized academic environments one of the lesser-known threats to campus safety is the emergence of ghost student IDs
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Synthetic identity fraud is the fastest-growing financial crime in the United States and creates significant risks for businesses, making detection and prevention essential.
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The growing threat of high value cargo theft can be mitigated by ID verification In June 2024, an Illinois man was charged with stealing more than $9,500,000 in interstate shipments. How did he do it? With nearly a dozen fake…
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*This blog was updated July 2026 Dating apps can be a great resource for meeting new people – 10% of adults met their spouse or partner through a dating app or website. While there are plenty of success stories of…
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As social media sites face increased pressure to verify identity, we have aggregated the most recent status across the most popular sites to keep you up to date.
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Kiosks with identity verification optimize processes to allow for increased enrollment and efficient casino player card reprinting.
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Deepfake fraud is an increasingly common tactic used by fraudsters, making it essential for business to learn how to protect themselves.
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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…
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Overview of verification selfie with ID card technology used for confirming identity and matching a selfie to the photo on an ID.












