ID fraud prevention that stops fake IDs before they cost you
Today, fake, altered and borrowed IDs put your license and your reputation at risk. Anvil Scan layers ID scanning, data checks and identity verification, so your team can catch ID fraud in seconds.
The threat
Four kinds of ID fraud your team faces
ID fraud is not one problem. Instead, it comes in several forms, and each one needs a different check.
Counterfeit IDs
Fully fake cards copy holograms, fonts and barcodes. As a result, many look convincing at a glance.
Altered IDs
Real cards with a changed date of birth or photo. Consequently, the printed text no longer matches the barcode.
Borrowed IDs
A real ID that belongs to someone else, such as an older sibling. The data passes, but the face, however, does not match.
Digital fraud
Fake selfies, deepfake videos and edited photos appear in online checks. In particular, they target remote sign-ups and deliveries.
How Anvil Scan stops it
Layered ID fraud prevention, in one platform
No single check catches every fake. Therefore, Anvil Scan stacks several checks, from the barcode to the face of the person holding the card.
Read the ID
First, Anvil Scan reads the barcode and the printed card. Moreover, it works with driver’s licenses, ID cards and passports.
Check the data
Next, it compares the barcode with the printed details. It also flags expired cards and data that looks altered.
Match the person
Then staff confirm that the guest matches the ID photo, with optional face matching for a second opinion.
Verify with outside sources
Finally, where you need more certainty, Anvil Scan can run DMV and third-party identity checks.
Features
ID fraud prevention tools built into Anvil Scan
Barcode and card cross-check
First, Anvil Scan compares encoded data with the printed card. As a result, many altered IDs stand out right away.
Passport and ID support
Scan driver’s licenses, state IDs and passports, all with the same simple workflow.
Face matching
Compare the guest with the ID photo. In this way, it helps staff catch borrowed IDs that pass every data check.
DMV and third-party checks
In addition, confirm ID details against outside data sources when a decision needs more certainty.
Deepfake protection
For remote checks, liveness detection helps block fake selfies, replayed videos and AI-generated faces.
Watchlists and alerts
Also, flag banned guests and repeat offenders across every location, and alert managers in real time.
The payoff
What strong ID fraud prevention gives your business
First, it protects your license. After all, an underage sale or entry can bring fines, suspensions and stings. Consistent checks, however, lower that risk on every shift.
Second, it protects your team. As a result, staff no longer have to guess, argue or rely on memory. Instead, they follow a clear result on the screen.
Third, it gives you a record. Every scan and incident goes into a log, so that managers can review what happened. Moreover, the record shows that your team checked IDs in good faith. To see the penalties fake ID users face, read our guide to fake ID laws by state.
Who uses it
ID fraud prevention for every age-restricted business
Related technology
Explore the technology behind it
FAQ
ID fraud prevention questions, answered
What is ID fraud prevention?
ID fraud prevention is the set of checks a business uses to stop fake, altered, borrowed or stolen IDs. In practice, it combines ID scanning, data checks and staff training, so that every guest or customer gets the same check.
Can Anvil Scan detect a fake ID?
Anvil Scan checks the barcode data, compares it with the printed card and flags expired or altered documents. In addition, it can verify passports and run extra identity checks. Still, staff should look closely whenever a result needs attention.
How does Anvil Scan stop borrowed IDs?
A borrowed ID is real, so the data passes. That is why Anvil Scan also supports face matching between the guest and the ID photo. Staff can then spot a guest using someone else’s card.
What about deepfakes and online ID fraud?
For remote checks, Anvil Scan supports digital identity verification with liveness checks. As a result, it helps stop fake selfies, replayed videos and AI-generated faces.
Do I need internet for ID fraud prevention?
No. In fact, core ID scanning and age checks work offline. However, online features such as DMV checks and third-party identity checks need a connection.
Is ID fraud prevention legal for my business?
Scanning IDs for age and identity is allowed in many places. However, rules on storing ID data vary by state. So, set your privacy controls to match local rules. This is general information, not legal advice.
Get started
Stop ID fraud at your door
See how Anvil Scan layers ID scanning, verification and alerts to protect your business.
