The common link in major crime

From human trafficking to drug smuggling, illegal immigration and terrorism, identity fraud is the common link in millions of major crimes per year. Watch our video to discover the scale of the problem and learn how governments can defeat the Mother of All Crimes by designing identity documents to be more secure.
How forged and counterfeit identity documents help criminals worldwide

87.3% of worldwide identity theft involves a passport or ID card
Identity theft is everywhere, all the time, and it costs governments, businesses and individuals $trillions every year.

2 passengers on missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 used fake passports
Terrorists use fraudulent identity documents to cross borders, obtain weapons and to strike their unsuspecting targets.

80% of international drug smugglers use fake passports to cross borders
It’s a $400 billion per year industry aided by identity fraud, as drug smugglers use fake passports and ID cards to support and grow their trade.

9% of trafficked victims are transported using fake passports or ID cards
With more than 50 million victims worldwide, fake identity documents are helping traffickers expand their illegal trade and evade law enforcement.
Eliminate the mother of all crimes
Identity fraud supports crime across the globe, but it doesn’t have to be like that. Use the power of design to create stronger, more secure identity documents and stop the criminals in their tracks.

Unmasking the Threat: Addressing Identity Document Fraud in Passports
What does it take to create a stronger passport? Discover the essential actions to make your identity documents more secure.
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