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 […]
When it comes to ID verification, businesses have two true options. Mobile ID scanners or stationary ID scanners. Both offer fast and accurate age verification, but each is designed for different operational uses. To better understand which type best fits your business, we’ll walk you through each to help improve your daily operations, compliance, and […]
If you sell alcohol in Texas, a significant change is coming your way. Starting September 1, 2025, Texas SB650 will require many retailers to electronically verify the age of any customer purchasing alcohol for off-premises consumption. This primary affects liquor stores, convenience stores, grocery stores and delivery services and requires that they use an electronic […]
A recent news report spotlighted what many in the hospitality and event industry already know: fake IDs are more sophisticated and common among college students. For many, fake ID use is a rite of passage of sorts for socialization. But, for businesses, it’s a threat to their reputation and future. If a business fails to […]
Summer in New York is synonymous with outdoor concerts. But unfortunately, with these events comes a rise in underage drinking, and state authorities are taking it seriously. In early May, New York’s DMV, State Liquor Authority, State Police, and other agencies renewed their effort to crack down on fake IDs and underage drinking with “Operation […]
A West Baton Rouge thief used a near-perfect fake ID to steal $16K in lawnmowers—proof that standard checks fail on high-ticket sales. DMVCheck taps state DMV databases in real time, spotting counterfeits your staff and scanners miss and saving your business from five-figure fraud.
Fake IDs are becoming more sophisticated, making it increasingly difficult for businesses to discern them from real ones. We were recently mentioned in aNew York Times feature article about the growing sophistication of these counterfeit IDs. While it’s difficult, it’s not impossible to spot a fake ID, thanks to ID scanner technology. In this blog, […]
On September 16, 2024 a new law went into effect that can be a key to expanding your business – but with it comes some strict new precautions and responsibilities. This article will help you understand this new law and the regulations you must follow to protect your business while taking advantage of this exciting […]
Selling alcohol or other age-prohibited items to minors can lead to significant legal troubles depending on the severity of the case. Relying on manual calculations of a person’s birth date can create problems for your business. Age verification is something you can’t leave to chance. That’s why we designed our AgeVisor Mini to help you […]
How do you secure an 80,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor complex that spans an entire city block in New York City? It starts at the door. Avant Gardner is known as the “largest standing room entertainment complex in North America.” It requires significant and sophisticated ID scanning technology to ensure that the people trying to enter are who […]
