A fake document which is a copy of a genuine document.A genuine document which has been fraudulently obtained.A genuine document which has been altered.A genuine document which is being used by someone else.Government guidance explains that there are five types of false documents: Transactions such as buying a car, going on a date, renting a property, or even a small business owner needing to carry out a right-to-work check are all targets for scams and fraudulent activity. This is a serious problem for many businesses across the UK. This influx of counterfeit passports and IDs increases the likelihood of people encountering them.Ī recent study of 1,013 people revealed that more than 60% of Brits are unable to correctly identify a fake passport. The black market sale of fake IDs is booming as legislation changes force people to declare their legal status. According to Frontex, the number of fake IDs at the border has increased by 70% and the techniques for creating them are becoming more sophisticated. For pubs, serving underage customers can result in a £10,000 fine or even the closure of your premises. Counterfeit ID and passports are a serious risk to the security of the country and to businesses.
