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Scary Truth: Why Fake IDs Spike on Halloween

Every October, fake ID use spikes across North America. Crowded venues, elaborate disguises, and...

Tricks and Treats for Spotting Fake IDs This Halloween

Halloween is one of the most exciting and challenging nights of the year for bars and nightclubs....

Top Halloween Events Across North America in 2025 (Safe for Families and Adults)

Halloween is one of the most celebrated nights of the year in North America, with pumpkin-lit...

What’s Scarier, Fights or Fines? A Halloween Cautionary Tale for Bar and Venue Owners

Halloween is more than just pumpkin spice and costumes. It’s one of the busiest nights of the year...

The Haunted House of Retail Theft: What Halloween Teaches Us About Security

When the masks come out every October, stores transform into haunted houses, full of costumes,...

Ghost Guests and Watchlists: Managing Troublemakers Across Multiple Locations

Running multiple venues comes with opportunities to scale your business, but also new risks. One of...

Fang-Tastic Promotions: How Bars & Clubs Can Boost Revenue Safely on Halloween

Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy. It’s one of the biggest nightlife events of the year.

SB 650 – The Deshawn Jagwan Act in Texas, USA. Are you prepared?

Starting September 1, 2025, the State of Texas will begin enforcing SB 650, The Deshawn Jagwan Act....

Because Every Showgirl Deserves a Safe Stage – How Patronscan Provides Safety All Around

While the Taylor Swift phenomenon is happening yet again, concertgoers, movie theatres, venues and...

Common Mistakes Venues Make When Implementing ID Scanners

Bars and nightclubs are under increasing pressure to create safe environments, prevent underage...

Fraudulent Chargebacks Killing Your Venue’s Margins? Here’s How to Stop Them

You did everything right—checked the ID, served the drinks, processed the payment. But a few days...

Music Festival Safety: Why ID Scanners Are Your Event Security Team's First Line of Defense

When it comes to music festival safety, your entry process isn’t just a logistics problem. It’s...

How Convenience Stores Can Reduce Shrikage with ID Verification Technology

Retail theft is rising. Shrinkage is eating into your profits. Here’s how technology can help you...

Why Every Bar Should Have an ID Scanner in 2025

The bar industry has always been about experience—ambience, music, service, and most importantly,...

FAQ: Improving Event Security with ID Scanners

ID scanners play a crucial role in verifying the identity and age of attendees, reducing the...

FAQ: How Can ID Scanners Help Combat Retail Theft?

The ROI of ID Scanners: How Venues Save Thousands by Catching Fake IDs

Let’s face it—adding new tech to your venue isn’t always an easy decision. Margins are tight,...

How to Spot Fake IDs in Bars & Nightclubs: A Step-by-Step Guide for Door Staff

Spotting a fake ID used to be easy: cheap plastic, a blurry photo, or an out-of-state license that...

Locking Down Losses: How a Smart Partnership Curbed Liquor Theft for a Fuel and Retail Chain

Since 1982, Advance Alarms has been a trusted name in security across Oklahoma and surrounding...

How One Car Rental Company Stopped Millions in Theft with Smart ID Scanning

Since 1999, Group Security Solutions has built a reputation as one of Australia’s most trusted...

How Fake IDs Are Becoming Harder to Spot (and What Venues Can Do About It)

Ask any bar or nightclub owner, and they’ll tell you fake IDs have always been part of the job. But...

The Ultimate Guide to ID Verification for Bars & Nightclubs

Running a successful bar or nightclub is about more than good music and a packed house. It’s about...

Find Patronscan Powering Better Event Security at 2025’s Biggest Music Festivals

Festival season 2025 is officially here! As music lovers across North America dust off their...

Preventing Liquor Store Theft with ID Verification Technology

Picture this: It's Friday evening at your liquor store. A sophisticated fake ID just slipped past...

Selling Alcohol at Your Fast-Food Restaurant: Benefits vs. Risks

Fast food restaurants—often called quick service restaurants (QSRs)—are constantly evolving to meet...

How Return Fraud is Costing Stores Millions—And What You Can Do About It

Retail return fraud is quietly eating away at profits, and many businesses don’t even realize the...

Managing Compliance: The Role of Self-Exclusion Lists in Casinos

In the gaming industry, compliance is what keeps everything running smoothly and ethically. It’s...

Convenience Store Slot Machines: Risks, Safety, and Solutions

Across the United States and the United Kingdom, convenience store and gas station slot machines...

Equipment Rental Fraud: How ID Verification Technology Can Protect Your Business

From stolen heavy equipment to vanishing tools—rental fraud is on the rise. The worst part: most...

Cargo Theft Prevention: The Logistics Industry’s Freight Fraud Problem

Cargo theft is a growing problem in the freight industry, and it’s costing businesses billions each...

Retail Theft Crisis: Why It Costs More Than Just Profits

Retail theft isn’t just a nuisance; it’s a challenge that affects every aspect of your business,...

How ID Verification Leads to Safer Nightlife in Bars and Nightclubs

Imagine: It’s Friday night, and a group of friends is ready to head to your bar for the evening....

Boost Your Bar’s Bottom Line: How Promoter Tracking Elevates Hospitality Marketing

The hospitality industry has always been fast-paced and competitive, with bar and nightclub owners...

How to Combat Retail Theft Without Compromising Customer Experience

Picture this: you're in a store, trying to quickly grab a bottle of cold medication to ease your...

58 hours of revenues: The steep cost of incidents for bars, nightclubs

Investing in safety, peace of mind and ID scanners: Forensic ID verification solutions have emerged...

IVAC: Enhance safety using access control with ID verification

Patronscan’s Identity Verification Access Control (IVAC) technology enhances security for...

Securing Transactions: Exploring the Need for ID Verification in the Finance Industry

In today's era of convenience, where financial transactions occur at the click of a button, the...

Safeguarding Against Property Title Fraud

Property title fraud involves stealing property ownership (title) under the guise of being the...

The Rise and Consequences of Fake IDs

In popular culture, fake IDs are often portrayed as a harmless tool used to gain entry into...

How Minors Using Fake IDs Affect Businesses

The growing trend of minors using counterfeit identification has seen a significant rise in recent...

How to Catch a Fake ID

Have you wished for a 5-minute crash course, a 10-point guide on ways to catch a fake ID? Here’s...

Serve Alcohol Responsibly with Patronscan

Serving Alcohol, that provides online certifications for responsible alcohol sales in all 50...

How Accurate is Facial Recognition – and Can It Be Trusted for ID Verification?

Facial recognition software has progressed considerably over the last five years. The National...

Do Fake IDs pass ID scanners?

Fake ID vendors often advertise their counterfeits as “scannable.” So it’s reasonable to ask,...