Document verification insights

Practical guidance to check whether documents are real or fake, spot PDF tampering and strengthen fraud prevention

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First-party fraud and more: The 3 types of fraud explained

Fraud definitions Compliance

First-party fraud, third-party and synthetic fraud explained. Real-world examples and how automated document verification stops each one.

October 26, 20248 min read

A new way to avoid fake payslips: Data directly from the source

Automation Compliance New technology

You may have noticed document-free onboarding: data coming directly from the source. No more fake payslips? It is not so simple as it seems.

October 21, 20247 min read

Stop accepting screenshots and enable document forensics

Automation Fake documents

Discover why screenshots, scans and pictures taken of a computer screen can lead to fake document submissions and hinders document forensics.

October 7, 202410 min read

AI fraud detection vs manual checks: Who wins?

Automation New technology Compliance

Can machines outperform humans in spotting document fraud? Explore how VerifyPDF and its AI fraud detection capabilities complement human experts.

September 30, 20245 min read

Only ID verification? Start running complete automated document checks

Automation New technology Compliance

Discover why ID checks alone are not enough against today's fraud. Learn how automated document checks improve security.

September 9, 20245 min read

How criminals in Amsterdam commited loan fraud?

Fraud cases Compliance Fake documents Lending

A recent investigation by the Amsterdam police has uncovered a group of criminals using fake documents to commit loan fraud. This case exposes the vulnerabilities in our financial systems.

July 19, 20246 min read

Digital signatures: Not enough to catch fake PDFs

Automation New technology Compliance

Discover why digital signatures may not uncover fake PDFs. Learn how thorough document verification improves security across sectors.

July 1, 20245 min read

The psychology of document fraud: 5 ways to understand it

Fraud definitions Fraud cases Compliance

Behind every case of document fraud there is a human story. A tale of temptation, rationalization and a decision with many consequences.

June 29, 20245 min read

The Joonko scandal: How lack of PDF verification cost investors millions

Fraud cases Fake documents Due diligence

The shocking case of Joonko. Fake documents misled investors who did not use PDF verification services as part of their due diligence process.

May 26, 20245 min read

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