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Customer Due Diligence Checklist

Customer Due Diligence Checklist: How To Improve Your CDD Processes

April 26, 2024

As financial institutions have become an essential part of the global economy, it’s increasingly important to ensure their safety and security. Implementing a Know Your Customer (KYC) process is critical to understanding their customers and identifying potential risks or threats. Customer due diligence is a key component of the KYC process. By conducting customer due…

KYC APIs: A How-To Guide to APIs for Identity Verification

How KYC APIs Can Unlock Increased Efficiency Relating to New Identity Verification

April 23, 2024

Know Your Customer (KYC) processes are put in place to protect against fraud, identity theft and red-flag transactions. And while they’re crucial for creating a safe and secure banking environment, they can often be time-consuming and resource-intensive to complete. Thanks to new technologies, KYC processes are becoming easier to manage. KYC APIs are creating new…

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DolarApp Case Study: Breaking Down Borders with Jumio

April 22, 2024

DolarApp aims to make finances borderless by providing digital dollar accounts for Latin Americans. DolarApp makes it possible for customers in the LATAM region to send and receive transfers locally and in the U.S., dollarize their savings in a legal way and pay with an international Mastercard in any currency at the best rates –…

Digital Identity Verification Explained

What Is Digital Identity Verification, and Why Does It Matter?

April 19, 2024

In today’s digital-first world, our most vital information exists online and in the cloud — making it more difficult than ever to keep it protected. Companies holding that sensitive information have a responsibility to keep it secure and ensure only authorized users are able to access accounts and databases. In the past, companies have relied on…

Ensuring Mobile Banking Security: Challenges and Solutions

April 17, 2024

In 2023, 48% of consumers said their primary method of accessing their bank account was through their mobile phone and online platforms. The preference for digital banking channels is especially strong among younger generations, with 74% of millennials reporting that they choose to bank digitally. The growing popularity of digital banking platforms provides fraudsters and…

AI for Identity Document Verification

How AI is Reinventing and Streamlining Identity Document Verification 

April 11, 2024

As photo-editing and creation tools become more advanced and easier to use, it’s more and more difficult to identify fraudulent documents, like identity document (ID) cards. And with the latest deepfake technology, it’s easier than ever to fool traditional fraud detection systems. Stopping savvy fraudsters requires taking a smarter approach to identity document verification. Enter…

Harnessing the Power of Real-Time Fraud Detection

April 09, 2024

Fraudsters’ attacks are getting more and more advanced. They’re discovering new ways to bypass conventional fraud detection systems, allowing them to slip under the radar for longer and longer amounts of time. Fast detection is key to stopping damages caused by fraud from spreading. With smarter cybercriminals, companies need smarter prevention and detection systems to…

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Keeping Your Miles Safe: Why Identity Verification is Key for Airlines

April 03, 2024

With the increasing rise in air travel around the world, the stakes for airlines couldn’t be higher. Security and efficiency are top concerns, and ensuring passengers have a frictionless experience has become an imperative. But there’s a hidden vulnerability that often goes unnoticed amidst the hustle and bustle of terminals and boarding gates: airline frequent…

Best Practices for Implementing Risk Signals

April 02, 2024

Risk signals are various types of checks that help verify that a person is who they say they are and that they’re suitable to do business with. For example, when a new user is creating an account online, you can check the reputation of their phone number, email address and IP address to see whether…

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Empowering Member Trust: Finding the Best Online ID Verification Partner for Credit Unions

March 29, 2024

In the ever-evolving financial realm, credit unions are experiencing a notable surge in membership, indicating a shift in consumer preferences towards a holistic banking experience. This encompasses not only competitive loan rates but also factors such as convenience, security and personalized service. Credit unions, serving as pillars of trust and reliability within their communities, face…

Is Apple’s Face ID Strong Enough for Identity Proofing?

March 12, 2024

Face ID was added to most smartphones in 2017. The revolutionary technology largely replaced iPhones’ TouchID software and added an extra layer of security to Apple smartphone devices. The two-layer security combination of Face ID and Passcode keeps iPhones more secure than traditional facial recognition done by a simple 2D front-facing camera. But Face ID…

Jumio + 4Stop: 2 Years Later

Two Years Later: Reflections on Jumio’s Acquisition of 4Stop

February 28, 2024

It’s been two years since 4Stop was acquired by Jumio, and as the former 4Stop CEO, I’m happy to say that this has been one of the best experiences of my career.  2022 was a big year for acquiring data orchestration hubs like 4Stop, as everyone realized the importance of orchestration to their business strategy….