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IDScan.net Helps Nevada Tobacco Retailers Stay Compliant With Upcoming Age Verification Legislation

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Panasonic TOUGHBOOK® N1 provides ideal solution for handheld ID scanning

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — If you’re purchasing tobacco in Nevada, 2023 will bring new validation challenges. As of January 1, 2023, Nevada retailers will be required to digitally scan IDs for tobacco and vape purchases, in compliance with new law, Nevada AB 360. This law extends to liquor stores, vape shops, grocery stores, bars, casinos, and any establishment selling tobacco or e-cigarettes.

AB 360 was signed by the governor in May 2021. This bill prohibits a person from selling, distributing, or offering to sell cigarettes, cigarette paper or other tobacco products to a person under 40 years of age without first conducting age verification through enhanced controls that utilize a scanning technology, or other automated, software-based system, to verify that the person is at least 18 years of age and imposes a civil penalty of $100 on a person who fails to do so.

This law mimics language present in Nevada’s cannabis sales regulations, where digital ID scanning is also required.

14.2% of Nevada adults smoke. Additionally, Nevada maintains some of the most lenient indoor smoking laws in the country, still allowing for tobacco consumption in casinos, strip clubs, and standalone bars.

IDScan.net is offering industry-leading technology, combining the Panasonic TOUGHBOOK® N1 with best-in-class age verification software. In addition to basic scanning, and age checking, IDScan.net software performs 2D barcode security, which includes more than 75 AI-powered checks on the barcode on the back of each ID. These additional security checks help detect fake IDs and provide an additional line of defense against tobacco sales to minors.

The solution, powered by the TOUGHBOOK N1, comes with pre-installed software. This allows retailers to start scanning IDs and remain compliant from the day their scanner arrives. The TOUGHBOOK® N1 offers far greater durability than other handheld scanners, as well as laser auto-focus which speeds up the scanning process.

AB 360 also extends to eCommerce sales, with online tobacco sales in the state requiring ID upload and verification. To accommodate this requirement, IDScan.net additionally offers digital identity verification solutions for eCommerce applications.

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Jillian Kossman, IDScan.net, 504-434-022, jkossman@idscan.net

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Tech Veteran Terry Slattery Joins Identity Verification Platform IDScan.net as CEO

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New Orleans-based technology company, IDScan.net is pleased to announce the hire of Terry Slattery as Chief Executive Officer. His appointment comes after an extensive selection process by the Board.

“Terry made a lasting impression on the Board with his vision, positivity, and track record of successful company exits,” said Andrey Stavnovnov, CTO and Chairman of the Board. “We are confident he is the right leader to lead us into the next phase of IDScan.net.”

Slattery is a technology executive with an extraordinary track record of success. He most recently served as the CEO of CheckpointID, an ID verification platform for the real estate industry. CheckpointID leveraged IDScan.net’s ID scanning and parsing technology, making Slattery intimately familiar with the IDScan.net business model and team. CheckpointID was sold to private equity-backed MRI Software in October 2020. Prior to CheckPointID,  Slattery spent 30 years leading ForRent.com, which was sold to the CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) in 2018. 

“I could not be more excited about the opportunity to lead this team, in such a dynamic industry. As a former customer, I’ve been closely watching IDScan.net’s growth over the past five years. Their technology and innovative approach to software partnership played a critical role in scaling and selling my previous business,” said Slattery. Jim Burke, who served as EVP at CheckpointID will also be joining the IDScan.net team in a senior executive role. “Our top priorities are technical innovation and organizing the business for growth. Jim’s operational experience is key to rapidly scaling the business.”

Slattery will replace Denis Petrov, who founded the company in 2009, and will continue  on as a member of the Board of Directors. IDScan.net remains privately owned, self-funded, and profitable. The company has differentiated itself in a crowded identity verification landscape with a flexible product suite and best-in-class ID authentication. Partnerships in key verticals such as cannabis, real estate, and financial services, have driven rapid growth. Additional key hires and technology launches are expected to follow Slattery’s appointment in early 2023.

IDScan.net to provide identity validation for banks on the Jack Henry platform

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IDScan.net today announced a collaboration with Jack Henry, a leading financial technology provider, to provide identity validation for digital account creation via the Jack Henry OpenAnywhereTM platform.

Through its collaboration with IDScan.net, Jack Henry offers the frictionless, mobile onboarding experience overwhelmingly preferred by younger consumers. IDScan.net’s technology integrates ID scanning and data parsing, facial recognition and liveness checks, and third-party identity validation to provide community and regional financial institutions with the highest possible confidence that their customers are who they say they are.

Among the first banks to launch digital account opening through OpenAnywhereTM was Mid-South banking leader Simmons Bank. Simmons Bank wanted to offer a superior experience for digital account creation inside their mobile app, while simultaneously reducing their fraud risk.

“We are proud of our digital account opening experience and the positive response we have received from customers. With identity validation as a key component, combined with automated ID capture, account creation is possible in less than five minutes,” said Alex Carriles, chief digital officer at Simmons Bank. “Digital identity verification enables Simmons Bank to spend less time on paperwork and more time connecting with our customers and providing financial solutions throughout each stage of their lives.”

While the financial institution’s customer can open a new account in just a few clicks, IDScan.net’s technology layers multiple security features beneath the front-end experience. ID validation checks and calls to Department of Motor Vehicles databases help confirm the ID’s legitimacy, and each user is guided through a liveness check by selfie, including anti-spoofing measures to protect against sophisticated fraud techniques such as the use of deepfakes.

Since launch, IDScan.net has validated the identities of more than 100,000 customers on behalf of Jack Henry financial institutions.

“Our number one goal is to continuously evolve to meet the changing needs of financial institutions,” said IDScan.net CTO Andrey Stanovnov. “We want to provide the most accurate identity verification possible, without adding any unnecessary barriers to enrollment.”

IDScan.net Announces Collaboration with Jack Henry to Remove Barriers in Mobile Onboarding

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IDScan.net today announced a collaboration with Jack Henry™, a leading financial technology provider, to provide identity validation for digital account creation via the Jack Henry OpenAnywhereTM platform.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — IDScan.net today announced a collaboration with Jack Henry™, a leading financial technology provider, to provide identity validation for digital account creation via the Jack Henry OpenAnywhereTM platform.

Through its collaboration with IDScan.net, Jack Henry offers the frictionless, mobile onboarding experience overwhelmingly preferred by younger consumers. IDScan.net’s technology integrates ID scanning and data parsing, facial recognition and liveness checks, and third-party identity validation to provide community and regional financial institutions with the highest possible confidence that their customers are who they say they are.

Among the first banks to launch digital account opening through OpenAnywhereTM was Mid-South banking leader Simmons Bank. Simmons Bank wanted to offer a superior experience for digital account creation inside their mobile app, while simultaneously reducing their fraud risk.

“We are proud of our digital account opening experience and the positive response we have received from customers. With identity validation as a key component, combined with automated ID capture, account creation is possible in less than five minutes,” said Alex Carriles, chief digital officer at Simmons Bank. “Digital identity verification enables Simmons Bank to spend less time on paperwork and more time connecting with our customers and providing financial solutions throughout each stage of their lives.”

While the financial institution’s customer can open a new account in just a few clicks, IDScan.net’s technology layers multiple security features beneath the front-end experience. ID validation checks and calls to Department of Motor Vehicles databases help confirm the ID’s legitimacy, and each user is guided through a liveness check by selfie, including anti-spoofing measures to protect against sophisticated fraud techniques such as the use of deepfakes.

Since launch, IDScan.net has validated the identities of more than 100,000 customers on behalf of Jack Henry financial institutions.

“Our number one goal is to continuously evolve to meet the changing needs of financial institutions,” said IDScan.net CTO Andrey Stanovnov. “We want to provide the most accurate identity verification possible, without adding any unnecessary barriers to enrollment.”

About IDScan.net
IDScan.net is the leading AI-powered identity verification platform focusing on age validation and fraud reduction for high compliance industries. We have enhanced digital and physical environments for more than 6,500 customers including IBM, Shell, AMC Theaters, Trader Joe’s, and Circa Casinos. For more information, visit http://www.idscan.net.

About Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.®
Jack HenryTM (Nasdaq: JKHY) is a well-rounded financial technology company that strengthens connections between financial institutions and the people and businesses they serve. We are an S&P 500 company that prioritizes openness, collaboration, and user centricity – offering banks and credit unions a vibrant ecosystem of internally developed modern capabilities as well as the ability to integrate with leading fintechs. For more than 45 years, Jack Henry has provided technology solutions to enable clients to innovate faster, strategically differentiate, and successfully compete while serving the evolving needs of their accountholders. We empower approximately 8,000 clients with people-inspired innovation, personal service, and insight-driven solutions that help reduce the barriers to financial health. Additional information is available at http://www.jackhenry.com.

About Simmons Bank
Simmons Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC), a Mid-South based financial holding company that has paid cash dividends for 113 consecutive years. Simmons Bank operates more than 230 branches in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Founded in 1903, Simmons Bank offers comprehensive financial solutions delivered with a client-centric approach. In 2022, Simmons Bank was named to Forbes list of “America’s Best Banks” for the second consecutive year and to Forbes list of “World’s Best Banks” for the third consecutive year. Additional information about Simmons Bank can be found on our website at simmonsbank.com, by following @Simmons_Bank on Twitter or by visiting our newsroom.

IDScan.net Announces ID Scanning/Parsing Support For Medical Marijuana Cards in 19 States

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4.8M Medical Cannabis Patient IDs Now Parseable Inside IDScan.net Products, Including VeriScan, Leading Dispensary ID Scanning Software

IDScan.net has announced the addition of medical marijuana cards for 19 states, accessible to VeriScan users, and customers of integration partners such as Dutchie and Blaze. Medical marijuana cards for Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, Maine, Maryland, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Vermont will be available for 2D barcode validation and basic parsing beginning on November 13th.

16 US states have legalized medical use of marijuana, while recreational cannabis remains illegal. Although legalization is popular amongst both Democrats and Republicans, many expect some conservative states to continue to limit recreational use until broad, federal legalization. Deep red Oklahoma is home to 368,000 medical card holders – nearly 9% of Oklahomans; and the state boasts more than 2,000 medical dispensaries – the most in the nation. Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania are also home to more than 1,000,000 medical marijuana patients.

An additional 19 states have medical marijuana programs that operate in parallel to their adult, recreational programs. Medical marijuana programs typically lower the purchase age to 18, and may have different limits on purchase amounts.

The 19 states integrated into IDScan.net products represent more than 4.8M medical cardholders. This will allow valid prescription holders to enter dispensaries and purchase products using their valid, medical marijuana card, without needing to provide their drivers license or passport.

About IDScan.net
IDScan.net is an AI-powered identity verification platform powering the ID validation and identity proofing strategies of more than 750 cannabis dispensaries and 6,500 global businesses. We focus on outstanding customer experience, data automation, and fraud reduction for high compliance industries.

Identity tech company, IDScan.net, to debut cannabis vending machine at MJBizCon 2022

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IDScan.net’s new cannabis vending machine will debut at MJBizCon in Las Vegas, the world’s largest cannabis industry conference, in November.

Its age-restricted vending (ARV) features a 43-inch touchscreen, room for up to 450 individually packaged cannabis products, and a robotic interior manufactured by FastCorp Vending.

IDScan.net’s cannabis vending machine overcomes a primary hurdle of age and identity verification. By integrating an ID authentication device, the machine is able to detect nearly 98% of fake IDs. And, by using a high-resolution webcam and proprietary anti-spoofing software, the machine matches the purchaser to the image on the ID. Because of the system’s high degree of accuracy, no attendant is required to dispense age-restricted products, and the entire process can be completed in less than 15 seconds.

In addition to age verification powered by IDScan.net, the machine also has Thru Solutions’ inventory management software and purchasing interface. Checkout and payment processing is performed using a MagTek DynaFlex Pro, which supports swipe, chip insert, and tap payments for cannabis products. MagTek’s Magensa Decrypt and Forward Gateway service is being used to provide point-to-point encryption for sensitive data.

ARV is rated for outdoor use and does not require Wi-Fi.

ARV will be on display in IDScan.net’s booth #2319 on-site at MJBizCon, November 16-18 in Las Vegas. Conference attendees will be able to test the machine by scanning their ID. Although the machine won’t be dispensing cannabis at the conference, it will be dispensing fun swag from IDScan.net as well as other contributors to the machine’s technology.

Identity tech firm, IDScan.net, to debut cannabis vending machine at MJBizCon 2022

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The unattended retail solution is the first THC vending machine to include embedded age verification and face match technology, allowing for sale without an attendant present

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — IDScan.net’s new marijuana vending machine will debut at November’s MJBizCon in Las Vegas, the world’s largest cannabis industry conference. With a 43″ touchscreen, room for up to 450 individually packaged cannabis products, and a robotic interior manufactured by FastCorp Vending, Age Restricted Vending (ARV) is the first of its kind.

IDScan.net’s cannabis vending machine overcomes the primary hurdle which has stymied launches of other brands – age and identity verification. By integrating a best-in-class ID authentication device, the machine is able to detect nearly 98% of fake IDs. And by using a high resolution webcam and proprietary anti-spoofing software, the machine matches the purchaser to the image on the ID. Because of the system’s high degree of accuracy, no attendant is required to dispense age restricted products, and the entire process can be completed in less than 15 seconds.

Unattended retail is expected to grow to a $46B market by 2027, driven by consumer desire for convenience and touch-free purchase. However, cannabis has been unable to get in on the action due to strict laws around age verification, operational hours, and dispensary zoning. Cannabis vending machines have the potential to combat all of these challenges.

“Other companies that have attempted to launch cannabis vending machines have really overcomplicated it. They make you download an app, or they use vein reading technology. For us it all comes down to the scan of an ID,” said IDScan.net Director of Cannabis Business, Kenny Peddicord.

“We have been authenticating IDs for more than 20 years and we knew that using IDs and facial recognition would be the easiest, most secure, way to perform age verification.” The system uses tools and workflows similar to what is already being used in many of the country’s top dispensaries.

In addition to age verification powered by IDScan.net, the machine also boasts Thru Solutions’ best-in-class inventory management software and purchasing interface. Checkout and payment processing is performed using a MagTek DynaFlex Pro, which supports swipe, chip insert, and tap payments for cannabis products. MagTek’s Magensa Decrypt and Forward Gateway service is being used to provide point-to-point encryption for sensitive data.

ARV is rated for outdoor use, and does not require Wi-Fi, making it ideal for a variety of environments including festivals and events.

“In my years in the unattended retail business I have received thousands of inquiries from businesses looking to sell cannabis, alcohol, and other products which require age verification,” said Dave Russo, CEO of DSR35. “This is the first time we’ve been able to verify age at the machine. Our solution operates with far more accuracy than a bouncer checking an ID in a dark bar. You can be very confident in a customer’s identity even without a budtender present.” DSR35 has already shipped similar machines for the sale of other age restricted products such as CBD and ammo.

ARV will be on display in IDScan.net’s booth #2319 on-site at MJBizCon, November 16-18 in Las Vegas. Conference attendees will be able to test the machine by scanning their ID. Though the machine won’t be dispensing cannabis at the conference it will be dispensing fun swag from IDScan.net as well as other contributors to the machine’s technology.

About IDScan.net
IDScan.net is an AI-powered identity verification platform powering the ID validation and identity proofing strategies of more than 750 cannabis dispensaries and 6,500 global businesses. We focus on outstanding customer experience, data automation, and fraud reduction for high compliance industries.

IDScan.net Launches Fingerprint Scanning to .EFT Files – Makes Gun Purchases Faster, Safer

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Security concerns around gun purchases are at an all time high, but gun sales have continued to soar since the early days of the pandemic. Identity verification platform, IDScan.net has announced the launch of their new livescan fingerprinting to .EFT file tool, which creates full sets of digital fingerprints in just minutes.

10-roll fingerprints are standard for the purchase of weapons regulated under the National Firearms Act (NFA). This includes weapons with modified barrels, machine guns, silencers, and explosives. Historically, all fingerprinting has been done with ink and paper, on an FD-258 form, and manually inspected against agency databases.

However, in December, 2021, the ATF announced their new eFile portal was equipped to handle electronic fingerprint transmission (.EFT) files., removing the necessity of traditional inkpads and cardstock. Using .EFT files helps simplify and streamline the onerous process of legal weapons purchasing, which can help decrease demand for black market weapons and “ghost guns.”

“When wait times for processing applications are a year or more, you will naturally have people try and circumvent gun shops and legal pathways to gun ownership,” said IDScan.net VP of Engineering, Joshua Sheetz. “We hope that by providing affordable access to the tools needed to create .EFT files we can reduce the loads on the processors at the ATF and FBI.” According to the ATF’s Current Processing Times, use of digital fingerprints will radically reduce processing times from 14+ months to as little as 60 days.

Although the ATF’s portal was set up to accept .EFT files, few providers had the hardware and software necessary to livescan fingerprints. IDScan.net’s solution, VeriScan Fingerprinting is the first on-premises solution that provides instant feedback as each print is captured and allows for saving as both a PDF and .EFT file. Gun shops, gun shows, and other entities who wish to provide fingerprinting will purchase a biometric scanner, and a subscription license allowing for creation of unlimited .EFT files.

While the VeriScan Fingerprinting solution still supports scan-to-print on FD-258 cardstock, the IDScan.net team expects that .EFT file creation will be the major driver of adoption.

Stores and retailers can contact IDScan.net for purchase of a fingerprint scanning solution, while prospective firearms purchasers can reach out to locate the livescan fingerprinting agency with .EFT capabilities nearest them.

For more information visit IDScan.net’s product page.

About IDScan.net
IDScan.net is a leading developer of identity verification and information-gathering technologies. With a mission of creating a safer and smarter world, the company has enhanced environments and experiences for over 6,000 clients including IBM, Shell, AMC Theaters, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Dave & Busters, and many more of the world’s most trusted brands.

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Mobile Apps For Detecting Fraudulent IDs Catch Less Than 35% of Fakes

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After testing five of the best ID scanner apps for age verification, testers at IDScan.net determined that the AppStore’s top 5 apps for fake ID detection don’t actually catch fakes. When testing 100 known fake IDs against 5 applications:

  • 2 of the applications caught zero fake IDs.
  • 1 of the applications caught 16% of the fakes. 
  • 1 of the applications caught 22% of the fakes.
  • The highest performing mobile app caught 77% of fakes, but incorrectly flagged nearly 30% of real IDs as fraudulent.
  • 3 of the apps did not indicate when IDs were expired.
  • These results do not compare favorably to ID scanning solutions that utilize specialty authentication hardware, which caught 98% of known fakes.

Mobile phone hardware does not include the required technology for authenticating IDs. True authentication requires UV, IR, and white light scanning and examination of the document from multiple angles. It also requires matching against hologram and watermark libraries for micro-inconsistencies in the ID format and design. No commercially available phone offers these capabilities. 

But even basic ID validation, which can be done using a phone-camera, is lacking. 2D barcode (PDF417) validation should at minimum check for common inconsistencies in the format of barcode data structure. Several of the applications market themselves as age detection tools, yet are doing no more than basic ID parsing and checking the date of birth field against the current date.

“Not all 2D barcode scanning is created equally. Bars, clubs, and dispensaries who download these apps looking to stay compliant and keep minors out, likely don’t realize that the apps they are relying on to keep them safe are actually not validating IDs at all,” said Andrey Stavnovnov, CTO at IDScan.net. 

Testing found that these apps found another crucial issue for customers – consistent usage of the applications quickly drained phone batteries. A busy night at a nightclub or dispensary might involve scanning hundreds of IDs over several hours. These applications require the phone to be plugged in to handle that kind of scanning volume. Additionally, because phones lack automatic barcode focusing, security teams will spend longer scanning each idea. In low-light environments this can increase check-in times and cause delay for customers. When batteries fail, and lines slow due to sluggish technology, venues may be forced to return to manual ID verification, which is even more prone to error and fraud.

Cities around the country are working to combat underage drinking and use of fake IDs. 32% of college students admit to having a fake ID, and with students returning to campus use of fakes is on the rise. 

The ideal solution is ID scanning software and authentication hardware that can perform the following: at least 400dpi image analysis, white light, UV light, and IR light scanning, and checks against a hologram and watermark library. Front and back matching using OCR to compare against the 2D barcode is also recommended. When combined, these solutions can reliably detect nearly 98% of fake IDs and ensure the highest degree of compliance with state and federal age restriction laws.

Fake ID Detection Startup, IDScan.net Finds Venue Security, Chargebacks Top Technology Concerns for Bars & Nightclubs

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Some high traffic nightclubs are losing as much as $30,000 a month due to chargebacks. ID scanning systems identified as key technology to keep clubs safe and prevent multiple types of fraud.

NEW ORLEANS (PRWEB) September 09, 2022

Bars and nightclubs are in full rebound mode, and their priorities and challenges have shifted to accommodate a new reality. That reality includes staffing shortages, higher costs on goods, and higher rents. However, other challenges can be combatted with sophisticated tech. Bars, pubs, and nightclubs are investing more than ever in two key areas: security, and chargeback prevention.

Keeping Venues Safe
Violence and nightlife have always been inextricably linked. In Atlanta, more than ⅓ of all homicides occur outside bars and nightclubs. Amid police shortages, bar and club owners are increasingly looking for solutions to keep their staff and guests safe. Studies have shown that the mere presence of ID scanners can reduce violence by up to 58%.

“ID scanning is not just good practice to deter potential troublemakers, but also to manage banned lists. If a guest harasses anyone or gets into a fight we can flag them immediately. Then if they try to re-enter, security will get an instant alert,” said IDScan.net CEO, Denis Petrov.

Combatting Chargeback Fraud
Patrons who wake up ashamed for overspending often use chargebacks as an attempt to claw back weekend charges they regret. The owner of a major, urban nightclub, who asked to remain anonymous, sheepishly admitted that they had experienced more than $32,000 in chargebacks in a single summer weekend.

Nightclubs and gentlemens clubs are at a much higher risk for chargeback fraud due to the high cost of purchases such as bottle service and private dances. Each chargeback requires the merchant to provide proof of dispute, typically in the form of copies of receipts. But some clubs are utilizing a new piece of evidence in their fight against chargebacks: ID scan logs.

Clubs that scan IDs at the door have a built-in audit trail that proves who was at the venue on a particular night. Some clubs are even scanning copies of signed receipts into their visitor management system. Together, this evidence is helping them win their disputes against more than 90% of attempted chargebacks.

The Future of Nightlife Technology
Integrated technology systems are the key to successful, profitable nightlife operations. Cohesive systems that capture guest identity and payment information are crucial to providing a wraparound, safe experience, and protecting your venue from risk. ID Scanning for Bars & Nightclubs can provide a key first line of defense in more secure venue operations.

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