Glossary

A fake ID with a barcode or magnetic stripe that can be read by standard ID verification scanners. These scanners are commonly used at bars, clubs, banks, government offices, and retail stores for age verification and identity checks. Many fake IDs don't scan properly, so vendors advertise "scannable" as a premium feature that makes the fake ID more convincing and harder to detect.

A government-issued identification document that authorizes an individual to operate motor vehicles. Fake driver's licenses are commonly sold by vendors and are used for identity verification, age verification, and opening accounts. They may be advertised as "scannable" or "state-specific."

A nine-digit number issued by the U.S. Social Security Administration to track individuals for Social Security purposes. SSNs are critical identity documents and are heavily targeted by fraudsters. Vendors may sell fake SSNs, stolen SSNs, or SSNs associated with synthetic identities.

A government-issued identification card (often a state ID) used for identity verification. Fake ID cards are commonly sold alongside driver's licenses and may be advertised as "scannable" or "high-quality" with features like holograms and UV marks.

A Photoshop Document (PSD) template file containing editable layers for creating fake identification documents. These templates allow fraudsters to customize names, addresses, photos, and other details. PSD templates are often sold for specific states or countries.

Know Your Customer (KYC) bypass services help fraudsters evade identity verification requirements used by banks, cryptocurrency exchanges, payment processors, and other financial institutions. These services may include fake documents, synthetic identities, or methods to circumvent verification systems.

A fake identity created by combining real and fake information. For example, using a real SSN with a fake name and address, or creating a completely fabricated identity. Synthetic identities are used to open accounts, build credit, and commit fraud while avoiding detection.

A service that helps bypass identity verification systems that require users to take a selfie photo. These services may provide pre-verified accounts, methods to fake selfie verification, or tools to manipulate verification processes.

A nine-digit number marketed as an alternative to SSNs for credit purposes. While CPNs are sometimes legitimate (used by victims of identity theft), they are often misused for fraud. Vendors may sell CPN packages with credit repair services or use them to create synthetic identities.

A complete set of personal information about an individual, typically including name, address, date of birth, SSN, driver's license number, and sometimes financial information. "Fullz" are sold on underground markets and used for identity theft and fraud.

Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency payments. Many vendors prefer cryptocurrency because it offers relative anonymity and is harder to trace than traditional payment methods. Common cryptocurrencies include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Monero (XMR).

A pre-verified account on a platform (bank, payment processor, social media, etc.) that has already passed identity verification. These accounts are sold to fraudsters who want to skip the verification process. Often includes login credentials and may be tied to fake or stolen identities.

A messaging channel on the Telegram platform used by vendors to advertise services, communicate with customers, and share updates. Telegram is popular among fraud vendors because it offers encryption, anonymity, and is harder for law enforcement to monitor than traditional websites.

A group of domains or services that share common infrastructure, such as hosting providers, CDNs, payment processors, or registrars. Identifying infrastructure clusters helps link related operations and vendors, even when they use different domain names or identities.

A domain associated with fraudulent activity, identity theft, or other illegal operations. High-risk domains may be flagged based on multiple factors including services offered, infrastructure patterns, payment methods, and threat intelligence indicators.

A classification of vendors based on their primary services. Common types include fake document vendors, KYC bypass services, synthetic identity providers, and fraud-as-a-service operations. Understanding vendor types helps assess threat levels and operational patterns.