Below, we answer the most frequently asked questions about how ID scanners...


FAQ: Improving Event Security with ID Scanners
ID scanners play a crucial role in verifying the identity and age of attendees, reducing the...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Selling Alcohol at Your Fast-Food Restaurant: Benefits vs. Risks
Fast food restaurants—often called quick service restaurants (QSRs)—are constantly evolving to meet...
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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...
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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...
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Convenience Store Slot Machines: Risks, Safety, and Solutions
Across the United States and the United Kingdom, convenience store and gas station slot machines...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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IVAC: Enhance safety using access control with ID verification
Patronscan’s Identity Verification Access Control (IVAC) technology enhances security for...
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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...
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Safeguarding Against Property Title Fraud
Property title fraud involves stealing property ownership (title) under the guise of being the...
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The Rise and Consequences of Fake IDs
In popular culture, fake IDs are often portrayed as a harmless tool used to gain entry into...
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How Minors Using Fake IDs Affect Businesses
The growing trend of minors using counterfeit identification has seen a significant rise in recent...
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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...
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Serve Alcohol Responsibly with Patronscan
Serving Alcohol, that provides online certifications for responsible alcohol sales in all 50...
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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...
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Do Fake IDs pass ID scanners?
Fake ID vendors often advertise their counterfeits as “scannable.” So it’s reasonable to ask,...
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