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Our service draws on extensive experience in the examination of security features in documents and the sophisticated fraudulent techniques used to alter these features.

Identity fraud and identity theft are the fastest growing crimes worldwide, and they are not just confined to electronic transactions.

These crimes are perpetrated in a number of ways, with original documents continuing to be a significant component in allowing an offender to create, steal, validate or expand an identity. Apart from the immediate financial implications, victims also have to deal with damage to reputation and credit rating.

Identity documents are secure documents, containing a range of security features introduced at various stages during manufacture, construction or issue. These features are designed to provide integrity and allow those observing the document to make a judgement as to whether it is genuine, counterfeit, or has been altered. Security features can be simple and easy to observe, or complex, requiring detailed forensic examination. It stands to reason that the degree of security in documents vary, usually reliant on the value and intent of what is being protected.

Breeder or supporting documents are a component of the validation process for obtaining a secure, credible and genuine identity document. Breeder and supporting documents could include birth, marriage or change of name certificates, utility documents, credit cards or student identification.

Often breeder and supporting documents, as well as highly secure documents are forged or altered, and may not be easy to detect. A detailed examination can identify where, and often how, security features have been compromised.

Occasions where this type of examination may be necessary include banking and financial applications, identity document applications, or human resource applications such as educational qualifications for employment.

Contact Us to discuss your requirements, or for further information on the examination of identity documents.