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Checkr IDV Launches with Socure Biometrics to Counter Hiring Fraud
Checkr has launched Checkr IDV, a biometric identity verification tool built with technology from Socure to help employers prevent hiring fraud. The system verifies candidate identities using facial biometrics, liveness detection, document analysis, and device intelligence. It can detect deepfakes, fake IDs, and suspicious network activity before background checks begin. By embedding verification directly in […]
E-Verify will Now be in Full Effect for Idaho State and Local Contractors
A new bill in Idaho would require state and local government entities and their private contractors to use the federal E‑Verify system to check the employment eligibility of workers on taxpayer‑funded contracts. This proposal aims to ensure that employers verify work authorization when public funds are involved, closing gaps in current requirements and increasing compliance […]
Ohio’s E-Verify Law for Nonresidential Construction Contractors Takes Effect Soon
Ohio’s new E-Verify law for nonresidential construction contractors takes effect March 19, 2026. It requires all nonresidential construction contractors, subcontractors, and labor brokers working in Ohio to use the federal E-Verify system to confirm the work eligibility of employees on covered projects like commercial buildings, roads, bridges, and utilities. The law assigns enforcement to the […]
Identity Verification is Now a Hiring Must-Have
Identity verification has become essential in hiring due to AI-generated resumes, synthetic IDs, and impersonation tactics outpacing traditional screening methods. It advises HR teams to use biometric and advanced identity verification tools — like ClearCheck and others — to detect fake credentials early, strengthen background checks, and protect workforce integrity. Modern verification helps reduce fraud, […]
So, You Hired a Fraudulent Employee — Now What?
When an employer discovers an employee has misrepresented their identity — such as using a stolen name, Social Security number, or AI‑altered identity — it must act quickly to terminate access, preserve evidence, and conduct a forensic review of system activity. If sensitive data were accessed, it could become a security incident. Employers should also […]
Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) Approves Bayometric’s Live Scan Fingerprinting System
The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) has approved Bayometric’s Live Scan Fingerprinting System for electronic capture and submission of fingerprints to support background checks. The system meets Utah DPS and FBI technical standards, enabling faster, more accurate electronic fingerprint submissions for criminal history checks required in industries like licensing and employment. The approval allows […]
authID and TurboCheck Selected by Global Workforce Solutions Provider to Address the Surge of Employment Identity Fraud
authID Inc. and partner TurboCheck have been selected by one of the world’s largest workforce solutions providers to combat rising employment identity fraud in hiring, onboarding, and workforce operations. The solution uses deepfake-resistant biometric verification, global document checks, geolocation, and pre-interview validation to block fake candidates driven by AI-generated IDs and synthetic profiles. Employers increasingly […]
Identity Fraud in 2025: Why It’s the Hottest Topic in Risk Management
Identity fraud has escalated into a global crisis, with 2025 marking a pivotal year in detection and prevention. Fraudulent driving licenses surged by 980%, and AI-generated forgeries are increasingly targeting employment and background screening. iCOVER reveals that fraud is no longer a niche issue—it undermines trust across digital ecosystems. Their hybrid approach combines forensic technology, […]
Glider AI Launches ID Verify to Tackle Hiring Fraud with Biometric Tech
Glider AI has launched ID Verify, a biometric-powered identity verification solution designed to combat sophisticated hiring fraud, including deepfakes, synthetic identities, and impersonators. According to Glider AI, candidate fraud has surged by 92 percent since before the pandemic. ID Verify performs document authentication, live selfie matching with liveness detection, duplicate applicant detection, and continuity checks […]
Regula Makes Self-Service ID Checks Faster and Easier with New Embedded Document Reader
Regula has introduced the 7223E, a compact embedded document reader designed to streamline ID checks at self-service kiosks and e-gates. This device offers dual-side scanning in a single step, no-wrong-way card insertion, and automatic ejection after scanning, enhancing efficiency and reducing user errors. Compatible with Regula’s Document Reader SDK and a comprehensive database of over […]
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