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Fake Documents have gotten much harder to catch
Watch this video to see how IDfy’s undercover sleuths discovered the latest Modus Operandi in Certificate Forgery.
Interested to hear more about IDfy background verification services?
IDfy conducted a sting operation - these numbers will shock you!
So, we analyzed a list of 500 fake companies to see if they had anything in common
217
had either been struck off or were dormant with zero revenue
86
were on the Ministry of Labor blacklist
198
had no digital online presence (no MCA, EPFO, and/or GST records)
The Fake Certificates Industry is more sophisticated than ever. There are no obvious red flags, and it is so meticulous, that most BGV companies will pass the certificate off as green!
How does IDfy overcome this?
Most BGV companies only check if a candidate has worked at a particular company, but IDfy goes a step further to check the authenticity of the company itself.
- MCA database
- GST registration database
- EPFO database
Some of the best in the business trust us!
Don’t blindly trust us. Hear it from the industry!
Our experience working with the IDfy team has been nothing short of extraordinary. The integration with IDfy's services is incredibly smooth, and the subsequent execution of checks is swift. The background check reports are not only detailed but also have excellent visualizations, making them easy to comprehend and act upon. We are excited to work with IDfy in our journey towards exponential growth.
The best part about IDfy is that they are technology-first and integration-ready. Decisions are automated and we are getting the best kind of response time (TAT) when compared to our existing vendor. Their team was humble, swift in response to our requests, and valued our time always, which kind of sealed the deal with them.
At Bharat Vikas Group, we struggled with post-hire issues caused by forged documents. Now, with IDfy, we are able to detect potential forgeries well before the candidate joins us. Not just this, IDfy took our background verifications from 3-4 days to just 12 hours, transforming our recruitment efficiency significantly.
IDfy's moonlighting solution has given us real peace of mind. With IDfy we were able to detect some non-obvious cases of moonlighting that we would have missed. IDfy's solution is a robust system to catch moonlighters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Background verification validates the authenticity of the information provided by your candidate, reducing the risk of potential employee fraud. More importantly, it enables you to hire trustworthy people. It answers questions like, ‘’Is this candidate who he says he is? Are the documents provided legit? Have they committed a crime before? And a lot more…
When individuals are aware of background checks, it can deter those with dishonest intentions and promote a safe work environment.
Companies typically conduct checks on aspects like employment history, reference checks, education qualifications, criminal history, credit history, and address verification.
These are standard across most firms, from small companies to large enterprises. They provide a comprehensive overview of the candidate’s professional history and help make better hiring decisions.
At first glance, fake employment documents can appear genuine, often fooling even most BGV companies. However, when you dig deeper, you’ll find out that the companies issuing these certificates have been struck off from the MCA. They do not have any revenue or profits and most of them are blacklisted.
Believe it or not, it’s as simple as a Google search. You will find a range of options starting available, some priced as low as Rs12000. 2 hours later, you can have the documents delivered to you. Due to easy availability, the number of frauds in the fake employment space is increasing day by day.
Digital background verification is the process of conducting background checks using digital platforms and technologies.
With digital verification, the physical address check that used to take a week can now be completed within a day via a video call. These digital alternatives help for a quicker and more efficient verification process compared to traditional methods.
Yes, we do. To ensure the fastest TAT in the industry, we initially conduct all checks digitally.
Here are some of the digital equivalents of the standard checks:
– Address verification: Agent-assisted, digital address verification (DAVe)
– Employment check: EPFO (details fetched on PF online portal)
– Qualification check: DigiLocker (Education documents fetched from Digilocker with the consent of the candidate)
– Criminal check: Digital court record checks + eFIR database
However, we can also conduct all these checks in the traditional manner by reaching out to HRs and universities.
Yes. Beyond the standard checks, IDfy also offers new-age checks like social media screening, drug tests, moonlighting checks, etc.
12+
Years in the industry
11 Million
Candidates verified annually
500+
Clients across India
