Anti-impersonation checks

Definition :

Sufficient anti-impersonation checks can work to prevent identify fraud. Experian's Authentication solutions can provide powerful anti-impersonation checks to stop fraudsters & to support straight-through customer processing while replicating the workflow for ID verification.

Experian's electronic identity verification solutions help you to detect & prevent fraud rapidly and effectively which can help counter impersonation within account set ups for example.

Electronic ID and verification has been successfully deployed with the help of Experian, for a number of years to improve customer perception, remove the need for paper, speed up the on boarding process, reduce drop offs, minimise operational costs and remain compliant for AML and KYC checks.

However with the recession and fraudsters becoming more sophisticated industry sectors, Banks & financial institutions especially are looking to establish 4 tokens in their ID and verification service:

• Verify the person exists in the real world
• Meet the minimum KYC requirements specified within the JMLSG guidelines
• Provide an AML check
• And satisfy an anti-impersonation check

There is a significant move by Experian to satisfying the required forth token for Anti-Impersonation. The solutions provide a strong robust anti-impersonation check.

Counter impersonation via robust searches with extended data checks from Experian.

Related information

• Learn about Electronic identity authentication
• Learn how to authenticate your contacts electronically and quickly with Authentication solutions from Experian QAS.