The number of vehicles purchased with a fake identity is more common than you think. And a recent news story out of Plano, Texas, is a reminder of that. According to Carscoops, a man walked into a Porsche dealership and drove off with a $218,000 Porsche 911 Turbo S using a fake identity. The suspect made the purchase using a counterfeit driver’s license, forged utility bills, and fabricated credit information to pass the dealership’s verification process without raising concerns. It wasn’t until a few days later that the vehicle was reported stolen, and the real identity holder flagged the purchase. This example isn’t an impulsive act. It takes planning and strategy to execute a scam like this. And, for the dealership, they’re out more than a vehicle. With insurance claims, legal fees, and reputational damage, the actual cost of auto fraud is more than the price tag of the car. So, how can dealerships protect themselves?
While auto dealers have processes they follow to check the validity of their customers’ identifications and financial records, scam artists are using highly sophisticated fake IDs that look nearly identical to real ones. That’s where IdentiFake comes in. IdentiFake is a fake ID scanner that authenticates over 4,500 ID types in real time using 50+ forensic checks. It doesn’t just scan the barcode; it verifies embedded security features like:
If there’s any tampering or forgery, it flags the ID instantly, helping dealerships stop fraud before the deal is done. For this Texas Porsche dealership, IDentiFake could have identified the forged license before the car left the showroom.
As identity fraud tactics become more sophisticated, dealerships must be proactive. Solutions like IDentiFake offer a frontline defense against increasingly professional criminals. Protect your dealership. Protect your reputation. Stop fake IDs before they become stolen vehicles. Contact us today with any questions.
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