The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) revealed that fake IDs, even those with animal photos, can easily fool the SIM registration system. The NBI Cybercrime Division chief, Jeremy Lotoc, showed how they registered new SIM cards from different telcos using IDs with a smiling monkey's face. The system accepted the IDs without any verification.
- Make sure your chosen ID is not blurred or cropped.- Make sure all information is correct and accurate.
Automated systems that screen these IDs generally confirm compliance with the points outlined above. They look for the file size, check the image format, and may use OCR to ensure the text is readable and matches different data points. But, these systems are not typically designed to apply a layer of"common sense" to the verification process.
1. File Size and Format: If the fake ID image is under 5MB and in one of the accepted formats, it ticks these boxes.2. Clarity: The system checks off these requirements as long as the image is clear and the text is readable. The automated system likely won't assess whether the ID's content makes logical sense.3. Expiration: If the expiration date on the fake ID is set to a future date, the system will validate it as a non-expired ID.4.
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