Veriff launches enhanced Proof of Address offering

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The fully automated process is completed in under 10 seconds, which manually could take hours or even days. Operation is simple – users upload or use the camera on their device to take a picture of a document – credit card statements, driver licenses, and utility or phone bills – that includes their physical address.

What is due diligence in finance?

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In the world of finance, due diligence refers to the process of establishing and verifying the identity of a customer.   By verifying the identity of their customers and gaining an understanding of the nature of the business in which they are involved, a financial institution can begin to understand the level of money laundering risk

What is synthetic identity theft?

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Synthetic identity fraud is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States. After all, the latest statistics show that the net fraud rate is rising both in America and Europe. They also show us that America is now one of the five most fraudulent countries in the world.  Synthetic identity theft occurs when someone uses a combination

The most Googled identity theft queries in the UK

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Identity theft is when a criminal steals information in order to use your identity and this crime becomes identity fraud when used for financial gain. A huge 91% of identity fraud cases reported in 2021 took place online* meaning that businesses and anyone who uses the internet need to learn more to protect themselves against

The most Googled identity theft queries in the US

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Identity theft is when a criminal steals information in order to use your identity and this crime becomes identity fraud when used for financial gain. A huge 91% of identity fraud cases reported in 2021 took place online* meaning that businesses and anyone who uses the internet need to learn more to protect themselves against

AML and anti-fraud

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AML and anti-fraud processes are vital for preventing criminal activity and ensuring regulatory compliance. These processes are particularly important because new trends in online fraud are emerging all the time.  In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about AML and anti-fraud, including what the processes involve, how they’re connected, and the methods businesses

Customer due diligence solutions

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Know your customer (KYC) and customer due diligence (CDD) guidelines form an integral part of any financial service provider’s risk management practices. They’re also a legal requirement for any business that needs to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) laws.  In its most basic form, CDD involves verifying the identity of a client and assessing the potential risks that

5 points for KYC best practice

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Every year, banks and financial institutions spend billions of dollars implementing processes that help them meet their AML and KYC requirements. However, in spite of spending huge sums of money, many of these financial institutions purely implement KYC processes as a ‘box ticking exercise’.  But, when implemented in this fashion, these KYC processes can be