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IDentiFake Mobile: A Portable Forensic ID Scanner for the Field

IDentiFake Mobile puts our full IDentiFake forensic scanner inside a rugged carry case, so your officers can authenticate IDs wherever the work happens. It delivers the same forensic detection as our desk unit, with detection rates above 95%, recognizes the same 8,500+ ID types, runs fully offline, and lasts up to 12 hours on battery, depending on screen brightness and use.

IDentiFake Mobile portable forensic ID scanner open in its rugged carry case.

Fake IDs Keep Getting Better, and Checks Rarely Happen at a Desk

Today’s fake IDs copy holograms, microprint and scannable barcodes well enough to pass a quick look. Many of them also pass a basic barcode reader, because the barcode is often the easiest part to fake. Catching them reliably takes forensic authentication that images both sides of the document and checks the front under infrared and ultraviolet light the human eye can’t see.

That kind of check has usually lived at a fixed station: a counter, a front desk, a booking area with a power outlet and a network connection. Field work doesn’t look like that. Your team checks IDs at roadside stops, checkpoints, event entrances and temporary posts, often with no Wi-Fi and nowhere to plug in.

So we put a forensic lab in a case.

A Forensic Lab in a Case

IDentiFake Mobile brings the same forensic power as the IDentiFake desk unit into a self-contained case you can carry anywhere. You don’t trade accuracy for portability:

  • Same forensic accuracy as the desk unit, with detection rates above 95%
  • Same document library of 8,500+ ID types from 190+ countries and all 50 US states
  • Same forensic engine, running 40 to 50 checks on every ID, including security pattern detection, microprint, holograms, infrared and ultraviolet images, 1D and 2D barcodes, OCR and magstripe

That library covers the documents field teams actually see, including driver’s licenses, state IDs, national IDs, military IDs, passports, visas, resident cards, border-crossing cards, and PIV, CAC and TWIC cards.

Inside the case, you’ll find everything you need for a complete inspection:

  • A tablet running IDentiFake
  • A card scanner
  • A battery pack
  • A UV and white-light magnifier for hands-on inspection of any document you want to examine more closely
Inside the IDentiFake Mobile case: tablet running IDentiFake, card scanner and battery pack.

If you’re weighing forensic scanning against simpler tools, our guide to barcode vs. forensic ID scanners explains what each one can and can’t catch.

How Does a Scan Work in the Field?

A scan takes seconds, and the process is the same every time:

  1. Insert the ID. Place the card in the scanner.
  2. Let the forensic engine work. The scanner captures color images of the ID front and back, plus infrared and ultraviolet images of the front, and the forensic engine checks it in seconds.
  3. Read the result. A clear, color-coded screen tells you where the ID stands.
Driver’s license being inserted into the IDentiFake Mobile forensic scanner.

What the Results Mean

Screen  Result  What it means  
Green  Passed  The ID is authentic  
Red  Unknown  The document isn’t a recognized ID  
Red  Failed  Suspected fake, with the failed checks listed  

The Failed screen lists exactly which checks the ID didn’t pass, so your officer can see why the system flagged it and follow up with the magnifier for a hands-on look.

Built for the Field: Offline, All-Day Power, Easy to Carry

No Wi-Fi. No outlet. No internet required. We designed IDentiFake Mobile around the conditions your team actually works in.

Does It Work Without Wi-Fi or Cell Service?

Yes. The full document library lives on the device, so IDentiFake Mobile runs completely offline. You don’t need Wi-Fi, an internet connection or a data plan. A rural road, a basement venue or a fairground with a jammed cell network won’t slow a scan down.

How Long Does the Battery Last?

The battery lasts up to 12 hours, depending on screen brightness and use. Lower brightness and lighter scanning stretch it furthest; heavy, continuous scanning at full brightness draws it down sooner. For most deployments, that covers a full shift on a single charge.

Carrying, Charging and Setup

  • Easy to carry: a carry handle plus attachment points for a shoulder strap
  • Easy to charge: an external port lets you charge it without opening the case
  • Fast setup: open the lid, slide open the scanner door, power on and scan

Ready for Rough Handling

The case is designed to handle bumps, riding along in a vehicle and light splashes. It’s built to come out of a trunk at the start of a shift and go back in at the end, day after day.

Every Scan Stays on Your Device, Under Your Rules

Every scan saves to the device as a customer profile with a full scan history, including scan images and data export. That gives your agency a documented record of each check, which helps when you need to review an encounter or support a report.

You stay in control of that data. Data retention settings let your agency set how long records are kept, so you can align the device with your own records policies. We believe protection and privacy belong together, so you decide what the device keeps and for how long.

Who Uses a Mobile Forensic ID Scanner?

Law Enforcement and Government Agencies

We built IDentiFake Mobile first for police and sheriff’s departments and other agencies that need forensic ID checks in the field, and it’s already in use with a US police department.

For an officer, the value is simple: the same forensic answer you’d get at the station, available at the vehicle, the checkpoint or the event detail. You can learn more about how we support agencies on our government industries page.

Events, Festivals and Civic Gatherings

Outdoor festivals, concerts, fairs and civic events often need forensic scanning at more than one spot, and those spots move. A portable case lets security teams take authentication to a side gate, a VIP entrance or a wristband station without running power or network lines.

Logistics Yards

Fraudulent pickups often start with a fake driver’s license or carrier credential. In a logistics yard, IDentiFake Mobile lets your team verify a driver’s ID at the gate, the dock or the truck before freight leaves. See how forensic authentication fits into a broader fake ID fraud prevention plan.

The Short Version

  • Full forensic power on the move: detection rates above 95% and the same 8,500+ ID types as the IDentiFake desk unit
  • Works anywhere: fully offline, with the document library stored on the device
  • Lasts a shift: up to 12 hours of battery, depending on screen brightness and use
  • Clear answers: color-coded results, with failed checks listed on suspected fakes
  • Records you control: on-device scan history, images, export and agency-set retention

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy IDentiFake Mobile online?

No. IDentiFake Mobile isn’t sold through our online store. To get one for your agency or operation, contact our sales team or request a demo, and we’ll walk you through it.

What types of IDs can IDentiFake Mobile check?

It checks the same 8,500+ document types as the IDentiFake desk unit, from 190+ countries and all 50 US states. That includes driver’s licenses, state IDs, passports, visas, military IDs, resident cards, border-crossing cards, and PIV, CAC and TWIC cards.

Does IDentiFake Mobile need software updates or a connection to scan?

t doesn’t need a connection to scan. The document library lives on the device, so every check runs offline with no Wi-Fi, internet or data plan. To download document library and software updates, connect it to Wi-Fi whenever it’s convenient, such as between shifts.

What happens when an ID fails?

The screen shows a Red Failed result and lists the specific checks the ID didn’t pass. Your officer can then use the built-in UV and white-light magnifier to inspect the document by hand.

See IDentiFake Mobile in Action

Fake IDs are getting better. Your field checks should keep pace. For 25+ years, IDscanner.com by TokenWorks has helped more than 20,000 businesses and organizations verify IDs with confidence, backed by US-based support.

If you’d like to see IDentiFake Mobile working, or share feedback on how it would fit your team’s field operations, contact our sales team or request a demo. We’ll show you how it works and answer your questions.

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