New VideoIdent Flex elevates trust with a human touch in the face of rising fraud and the closing of physical bank branches London, April 16, 2024 – IDnow, a leading identity verification provider in Europe, has unveiled VideoIdent Flex, a new version of its expert-led video verification service that blends advanced AI technology with human interaction. The human-based video call solution, supported by AI, has been designed and built to boost customer conversion rates, reduce rising fraud attempts, increase inclusivity, and tackle an array of complex online verification scenarios, while offeri ..read more

Although Peru has a long-standing relationship with gambling and is one of a few South American countries to have allowed local and international companies to operate online casinos and betting sites, recent regulations have changed the game. Here’s what domestic and international operators need to know. Hot on the heels of Colombia, Argentina (Buenos Aires, Mendoza and Córdoba), and, most recently, Brazil, Peru has decided to introduce new regulations and gaming licenses for local and international operators.  Prior to October 2023, although online gambling in Peru was permitted by the ..read more

IDnow explores the UK’s attitudes toward fraud prevention technology and the steps they’re taking to protect themselves. Our recently released UK Fraud Awareness Report revealed worrying behavioral trends, such as a third of the public sharing ID documents via unencrypted channels and almost half of respondents not knowing what deepfakes were. For an overview of the UK’s education gap when it comes to fraud, read our blog, ‘What does the UK really know about fraud?’  In the second of a three-part series, we explore the nation’s attitudes toward fraud-prevention technology and the steps B ..read more

As the 2024 Olympic Games approach, the city of Paris is preparing to welcome an unprecedented influx of visitors. Mobility operators must be ready to respond to a substantial number of new customers in a very short span of time. Over the past decade, urban mobility has experienced major alterations, driven by rapid technological change. While getting around has never been easier, experiences vary from one operator to another. The advent of mobile-first is leading mobility service providers to focus their mobility journey around mobile-usage, in favor of a resolutely simplified experience. In ..read more

As the Brazilian igaming market prepares for lift off, we discuss regulatory surprises, the challenges of encouraging players to leave the black market, and the feasibility of Brazil becoming the largest gambling market in the world. Although at first glance, there may not appear to be a huge amount in common between the Brazilian aviation industry and the Brazilian gambling industry, for lawyer Neil Montgomery, there are parallels that gambling operators would be well served to follow.  Late last year, the Brazilian online gambling industry took significant steps toward regulation, when ..read more

Digital identity pilot implementation to start in Q1 2024: Kick-off with 2,700 citizens from Austria, Romania and Spain to test wallet solution Rennes/Munich, March 12, 2024 – IDnow, a leading identity verification platform provider in Europe, is pleased to announce the start of the pilot implementation phase for the EU-wide SOTERIA research project which aims to develop a user-centric, citizen-driven tool to help European citizens manage their personal data. The ultimate goal of the project is to combine the creation of a digital identity to access online services with a user-friendly platfor ..read more

IDnow’s recently released UK Fraud Awareness Report explores the nation’s awareness of the latest fraud terms, the industries most susceptible to fraud, and how commonly Brits use risky channels. 2023 proved to be a monumental year for fraud in the UK. In fact, by the middle of the year, the losses attributed to fraud were already £580 million.   The year was also important for the steps that the UK government pledged to take to address fraud. Chief among these was the release of its fraud strategy, which, the government hopes, will reduce fraud by 10% by 2025. The Online Fraud Char ..read more

From romance fraud to investment scams, there are a multitude of ways that fraudsters use social media to target victims. Here, we explore some of the most common and speak to one man who almost lost it all. In 2024, it’s safe to say that if you use the internet, you’re more than likely to also use social media. In fact, of the 5.35 billion active global internet users, 5 billion are regular social media users.  Whether you want to look at photos of somebody you haven’t spoken to in 15 years, swipe on photos of somebody you’d like to speak to for the next 15 years, read about the latest ..read more

IDnow fraud survey reveals: 33% of Brits share sensitive ID documents unprotected online, with youth most at risk. 33% of Brits have shared scans or photos of an ID card, driving licence or passport via digital channels, such as social media or email, despite knowing that these ID documents could land in the wrong hands The survey also revealed that three-quarters of Brits are most concerned about banking fraud Over half of Brits (54%) do not know what social engineering is, or the role it plays in fraud, with almost half not knowing what deepfakes are London, February 20, 2024 – A major s ..read more

The market for mobility, and micromobility in particular, saw big changes in 2023. François Hoehlinger, former CEO of Troopy and co-founder of TOLV, talks to us about the obstacles facing the micromobility sector, and explains how to enter an industry facing many challenges. What new mobility trends did you see emerge in 2023? In 2023, we saw some strong counter-trends in mobility, starting with the micromobility market, which suffered from the market downturn and the drying-up of financing. Inflation has clashed with micromobility’s recent business model, but there are still some positives: l ..read more