What are The Benefits?
Identity Verification is a tool used to verify the identity of an applicant to protect against application input errors and identity theft fraud. With the incidence of mortgage fraud and identity theft on the rise, Identity Verification tools play an important role in fraud prevention at the application level. The Federal Trade Commission conducted a study in 2003 and their findings showed that approximately 27.3 million Americans have been a victim of identity theft in the prior 5 years.
Identity Verification tools are offered at a low cost, are quick and easy to produce and can prevent identity theft fraud from occurring during the loan application process. Identity Verification tools are available as stand alone products or can be bundled into the credit report to be delivered at the time of the initial request.
Social Search - offered by Experian™ (View sample)
National, continously updated database of over 200 million consumers
Potential fraudulent activity warnings
Aliases, maiden and misspelled names
Best name and all other known names
Best address and up to 10 other known addresses
Best SSN and up to four other reported SSN
Can be bundled with additional add-ons such as Fraud Shield, Demographics and Direct Check
Level One Authentication - offered by Experian™ (View sample)
Validates consumer information against reliable databases
Validates address, phone, SSN, Driver's License, Date of Birth
TracePlus - offered by TransUnion
Returns up to 6 items, including Consumer Name, Current/Previous Address, Second Previous Address, Consumer Statement, AKA Information, Employment Information and Date of Birth
Can be bundled with additional add-ons such as High Risk Fraud Alert, Inquiry Analyzer and Phone Append
DTEC - offered by Equifax (View sample)
Provides name and address information
Provides employer and age information, when available
Previously misused SSN warning
Never issued SSN warning
Deceased SSN warning
SSN issued within last 5 years warning |
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