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Digital Identity Verification

The use of digital identity verification systems, including those that accept images of passports.

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Jan 18, 2026
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Is a copy of a passport valid identification?

A photocopy or scan of a passport is not generally a valid form of identification on its own; federal and state agencies and most travelers’ processes require the physical, original passport or other ...

Jan 7, 2026
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How do merchants and banks detect and prevent Non-VBV carding attempts?

Non‑VBV carding—fraud using cards that skip 3D Secure/Verified‑by‑Visa steps—remains attractive to criminals because it reduces friction at checkout, but merchants and issuers have layered tools to de...