Tackling the Threat of Fake IDs with Mobile Driver's License Technology

Investigative journalists from 404 Media have done significant work uncovering how fake IDs are being created and used in fraudulent activities over different online service providers. The revolution brought by AI technology is not only disrupting the effectiveness of our daily work, but it also introduces new opportunities for criminal activities. In this case, online service providers are creating fake IDs in minutes that may seem real enough to bypass various online verification systems. The low cost of such service allows it to be used at scale.

Such innovation from the criminal world requires an adequate response action from authorities, service providers, and the fraud combat community. Online service providers should pay significant attention to their identity verification processes and consider measures adequate to today’s technological possibilities. At the same time, customer experience during the service shouldn’t be forgotten.

Mobile Driver's Licenses leverage state-of-the-art security features and encryption protocols to ensure the integrity of the identification process. By harnessing the capabilities of mDLs, organizations can significantly reduce the risk of fraudulent activities, safeguard sensitive transactions, and enhance the overall user experience.

Several states in the US have already introduced mobile Driver’s Licenses based on the ISO 18013-5 standard. Such technology greatly solves the problem explained and investigated in the above-mentioned post by 404 Media. With a mobile Driver’s License, the identity of the customer can be easily and safely verified with 100% certainty because an electronic version of the actual authority-issued document is presented instead of a photo, which as we just learned can be easily modified. The use of the technology is much more end-user friendly compared to other available identification means, since the mDL is being kept in a smartphone’s wallet app. The following picture represents the basic concept of the relationship between mDL holder, issuer, and verifying entity.

mDL technology is becoming more available for businesses operating in the US. Contact Sehaci to learn more about how your company can elevate your identity verification capabilities through mDL technology.