ID VERIFICATION

South African identity books are some of the easiest in the world to falsify, and an amateur with a sharp pair of scissors and a new picture can easily alter a book in a matter of minutes. The potential harm such identity theft can cause is massive, and is compounded by increasing corruption within the Department of Home Affairs.

ID theft is rated one of the most serious and fastest growing crimes worldwide. The financial implications of ID theft are massive, and can - and have - brought individuals and companies to their knees.

Due to its widespread nature, this is one aspect of personal vetting which no company can afford not to undertake.