FBI, Dutch cops seize fake ID marketplace that sold identity docs for $9 The FBI and Dutch police today said that they seized two domains and a blog tied to VerifTools, an international criminal marketplace that sold identity documents for as little as $9. VerifTools was one of the largest online shops for fake driver's licenses, passports, and other forms of ID. With these documents, criminals can …
The front end is shut down, but no word on whether the people in the back room that can create quality replicas have all been rounded up. That could mean all that's needed is a new front office to be back in business.
I've been contemplating getting a fake ID recently. I'd use a photo that was AI generated from real photos to get something that might look like me to a human, but not to recognition systems. I'm "of an age" but not quite old enough to get all of the nice discounts that go along with that. I just need something convincing enough to hand to a cashier so they will honor the 10-15% off. I sometimes get the discount just by asking if they have one with no checking, but that won't work for the trains and some other businesses. It was easier to buy alcohol when I was younger than it can be to get a senior discount now. Some things might be dicey such as a senior National Parks pass, but how thoroughly do they really check if I did the transaction in person and handed over physical ID? If caught, would a prosecutor go forward with a case or just drop it? Is Hilton going to prefer charges or just refer me to a competitor?
