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The fraud rate of identity documents varies widely across regions in 2024, with different documents targeted for forgery. According to the Veriff Identity Fraud Report 2025, 0.97% of verification attempts in North America involved document fraud in 2024. While this may seem small, it’s 40% higher than the global average, making North America the most fraudulent

From ride-hailing to car rentals and shared mobility services, the transportation industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace. However, with innovation comes risk—fraudsters are exploiting digital platforms using stolen identities, synthetic documents, and even deepfake technology. The rise of fraud directly threatens mobility providers’ ability to scale, comply with regulations, and maintain customer trust—three critical challenges

Identity verification is a cornerstone for compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations globally. In addition to standard forms of identification like passports and driver’s licenses, some countries issue unique identity documents tailored to their specific cultural and legal needs. For financial institutions serving an international clientele, being aware of these documents can enhance inclusivity

In the diverse landscape of UK financial services, identity verification is crucial for compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations.  With no universal national ID card or system, financial institutions must rely on various documents issued by multiple authorities. While this ensures broad coverage, it also creates unique challenges in verifying identities and meeting

The Bank Secrecy Act (also known as the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act or BSA) is an important legislative piece for the financial services industry, dictating how crime prevention and detection should happen. We are looking to shed more light onto the relevant context of the BSA, its key provisions, and important implications for the financial industry,

Open banking has revolutionized the financial industry in recent years by enabling the secure sharing of customer financial data between banks, non-bank financial institutions, and third-party financial services providers.  The concept of open banking originated in the United Kingdom (UK), aiming to make it possible to build value-added services using existing financial data commonly held

In the complex landscape of U.S. financial services, identity verification plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations. In the United States, ID verification is a crucial process across various sectors, from financial services to government programs. While the specific requirements may differ depending on the agency or organization, certain documents are

Veriff, a global identity verification (IDV) and authentication provider announced it completed the ISO/IEC 30107-3 iBeta Level 2 Compliance evaluation for biometric passive liveness detection. As Veriff continues to evolve its defense shields against biometric fraud, the iBeta Level 2 compliance is an independent external validation to solidify that Veriff’s solution meets the highest standard

In ‘The CX Revolution: How biometrics are redefining customer account verification,’ Veriff’s experts outlined the specific threats we’re seeing and how Biometric Authentication is protecting our customers.  Here are five key takeaways.    1. Online fraud is increasing – and becoming more sophisticated Chris Hooper, Global Director of Content and Creative, outlined the growing threat from

In today’s digital world, online reviews hold significant weight. People often turn to platforms like Trustpilot to gauge a company’s credibility. Naturally, seeing negative reviews might raise some concerns. However, when it comes to identity verification companies like Veriff, these negative reviews can actually signal something positive. A Sign of Effective Fraud Prevention One of the primary goals