When a prospective renter visits your leasing office, it’s common practice to check their identification. This typically involves visually inspecting their driver’s license or government-issued ID to ensure it looks real. But is this enough?
The answer is no. Simply checking an ID might catch obvious forgeries, but it won’t confirm the ID’s authenticity or whether it belongs to the person presenting it. That’s where ID screening comes in—a more reliable and secure process to protect your property and your business.
ID checking is a surface-level process. Here’s what it typically looks like:
While this process is quick, it leaves room for error. For instance, a high-quality fake ID might pass a visual inspection but still be fraudulent. Unfortunately, fraudulent IDs are becoming increasingly sophisticated and harder to spot.
In fact, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), identity theft affected over 5.7 million Americans in 2023, underscoring the importance of more rigorous methods.
ID screening goes beyond visual checks to confirm the authenticity of an ID and the identity of the person presenting it. This process leverages technology and authoritative databases, such as the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or CLEAR, to ensure the ID:
This deeper level of screening provides confidence that the prospective renter is who they claim to be.
Relying on ID checking alone exposes your property to several risks:
By implementing ID screening, you can:
Umbrello offers advanced ID screening solutions tailored to the multifamily industry. Our tools integrate with authoritative databases, such as the DMV, and utilize cutting-edge technology to:
Stop relying on outdated ID checking methods and start protecting your property with modern screening tools. Learn more about Umbrello’s screening solutions.
When a prospective renter visits your leasing office, it’s common practice to check their identification. This typically involves visually inspecting their driver’s license or government-issued ID to ensure it looks real. But is this enough?
The answer is no. Simply checking an ID might catch obvious forgeries, but it won’t confirm the ID’s authenticity or whether it belongs to the person presenting it. That’s where ID screening comes in—a more reliable and secure process to protect your property and your business.
ID checking is a surface-level process. Here’s what it typically looks like:
While this process is quick, it leaves room for error. For instance, a high-quality fake ID might pass a visual inspection but still be fraudulent. Unfortunately, fraudulent IDs are becoming increasingly sophisticated and harder to spot.
In fact, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), identity theft affected over 5.7 million Americans in 2023, underscoring the importance of more rigorous methods.
ID screening goes beyond visual checks to confirm the authenticity of an ID and the identity of the person presenting it. This process leverages technology and authoritative databases, such as the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or CLEAR, to ensure the ID:
This deeper level of screening provides confidence that the prospective renter is who they claim to be.
Relying on ID checking alone exposes your property to several risks:
By implementing ID screening, you can:
Umbrello offers advanced ID screening solutions tailored to the multifamily industry. Our tools integrate with authoritative databases, such as the DMV, and utilize cutting-edge technology to:
Stop relying on outdated ID checking methods and start protecting your property with modern screening tools. Learn more about Umbrello’s screening solutions.
