As millions of Americans race to get their REAL IDs, we have a warning about scams that are on the rise.
According to IDScan.net, as of the end of April, New Jersey has the lowest compliance rate in the nation, with just 17% of residents in the Garden State REAL ID compliant.
In Pennsylvania, that number is 26%.
Jimmy Roussel, with IDScan.net, said criminals are taking advantage of those rushing to get their new form of identification.
“I think the real challenge is going to be the transition. Starting May 7th, they’re going to be a whole lot of people showing up at TSA checkpoints and don’t realize that they are not compliant,” said Jimmy Roussel with IDScan.net.
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