Every day, billions of dollars in goods travel across the United States through a complex network of logistics hubs, trucks, and distribution centers. While it seems like a well-oiled machine, cracks in the system threaten to derail infrastructure. A leading cause for concern is identity fraud in transportation, particularly the use of fake IDs, leading […]
We’re proud to share that TokenWorks was mentioned in a recently published New York Times article titled, A New Generation of ‘Unbeatable’ Fake IDs Is Bedeviling Bouncers. The article discusses the increasing sophistication of fake IDs and the challenges they pose for bar owners and law enforcement. Now, more than ever, counterfeiters are using advanced […]
Police: Unemployed man arrested using fake ID, checks to buy $135,000 BMW According to ABC News, a Baltimore man could have driven away in a $135,000 BMW 750 if not for a savvy car dealership employee who detected a pile of fraudulent documents, court records detail. Deonte Dickens, 33, of Baltimore, is charged with seven […]
A man who police say used a fake ID to attempt to buy a $135,000 Bentley at a Long Island dealership has been arrested and faces numerous charges. Nassau County Police say they received a report of a customer’s suspicious activity at Bespoke Motor Group in Jericho (115 South Service Road) on Thursday, Aug. 22 […]
Now sitting safely back on the lot, a white 2015 Mercedes was taken for a ride Monday night when a male and female strolled into the Crescent Automotive car dealership Monday evening and presented a fake ID to test drive vehicles. The couple also said that they had a cashier’s check and money ready to […]
Dallas police are looking for a man who used fake identification to buy a luxury car last month. On Feb. 20, he showed up at Audi Dallas in the 5000 block of Lemmon Avenue and presented a driver’s license with his photo and someone else’s information On Feb. 20, he showed up at Audi Dallas […]
According to the folks at the Durham Register in. NC, they had a fraudulent transaction take place where two thieves used fake IDs at an auto dealer as identification, allowing them to leave the lot with a Ford F-150 pickup truck with the goal of not returning the vehicle. Identification fraud, using inaccurate or fraudulent […]
Fake IDs are becoming more difficult to detect Not only do counterfeit documents open the doors for underage college kids to acquire age-restricted products like e-cigarettes and alcohol, but it also gives criminals the ability to commit crimes much easier, according to U.S. officials. At Chicago’s O’Hare Airport alone, Customs and Border Protection officers have […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Starting in May 2019, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles began releasing a modified Florida driver license and ID card with enhanced security features to customers. Modifications include the removal of the magnetic strip on the back of the credential, the addition of a tactile security feature and changes to […]
HONOLULU – Effective January 16, 2018, REAL ID compliant Hawaii driver’s licenses or State identification cards will be issued with a “star in a gold circle” marking. On September 9, 2013, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) received notification from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that the State was determined to be fully compliant […]
