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2025 ID FRAUD REPORT: Business risk skyrockets as ID fraud rises

The Increasing Threat of Fake IDs Around Independence Day

Each year, the U.S. celebrates Independence Day, but alongside the fireworks and festivities, the hospitality industry faces a growing threat: a sharp increase in fake ID usage. According to IDScan.net’s analysis of more than 40 million ID scans nationwide, Independence Day sees a 25-percent spike in underage patrons attempting to enter age-restricted venues using fraudulent identification.  

Independence Day has become an increased security and compliance risk where venues often experience overwhelming crowds, limited security staff, and a swarm of underage partygoers attempting to bypass age restrictions. This creates the perfect window for those yet to meet the legal drinking age to slip through the cracks, exposing venues to legal liability and putting their reputations at risk. 

With the right combination of technology and training, hospitality operators can protect themselves while also remaining compliant, even on one of the busiest nights of the year. 

Independence Day and the Rising Fake ID Challenge

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About IDScan.net

IDScan.net offers the leading AI-powered identity verification platform focusing on ID fraud prevention, age verification, and access management for security and compliance. Across their suite of products, IDScan.net performs more than 18,000,000 ID and identity-related transactions monthly for more than 7,500 customers. Including entities such as, AMC Theatres, Circa Casino, MRI Software, Simmons Bank, Dutchie POS, Gamestop, Hertz and more.

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