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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
