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 […]
Does the ID seem legit or pass IDentiFake, yet you’re still questioning its authenticity (or wondering if the person is using someone else’s ID)? Just like contestants on a quiz show, bouncers and servers using the IDVisor Smart, Smart Plus, or IDentiFake will now be able to ask the patron challenge questions. This feature helps […]
Last updated 12 years ago, the industry standard for driver license designs is 5 to 7 years, according to Transportation Minister Jeff Yurek. This is to help fight against fraud and identity theft. Currently, the card is a mix of green and blue but the new design will be mostly blue and white with the […]
Important ID Scanner Checking Techniques ID Scanners are important tools to detect fake IDs but the most important part of the process is the person checking the ID. An ID Scanner automatically calculates the age (which is the leading cause of tickets for serving minors) and it documents the process, but can’t, by itself stop […]
Here is a why we say catching Fake IDs is not the main reason to purchase an ID Scanner. So many manufacturers market ID Scanners as ‘stopping fake IDs’ but as shown in the recent article, an ID Scanner will not be able to detect the most common form of fake IDs. According to a […]
Here is an article posted middletownpress.com on 3/17/2011. One point to address is quoted price of an ID Scanner which they indicate is $2500 to $4000. These prices are way off. Prices are $900 for a good countertop ID Scanner and $1100+ for a mobile unit. ID scanner best defense against fakes, Conn. liquor store […]
