Based on the nature of your business, You may offer guests in-person check-ins. Instead of handing out keys immediately, you can use this as an opportunity to check their identity. If you are presented with an original copy in the physical form, note an increase in thickness around the photo and the edges of the laminate. If it appears unusually thick, it could signify that a different image has been inserted over the first and laminated again. If you’re conducting the ID verification on the internet, it may be more difficult. Photoshop and other photo editing software have created a way to create fake IDs. Check that the ID presented by the guest has an image, is federally issued, is legitimate (not expired), and has the guest’s date of birth. When you scan these features, look for spelling errors and inconsistencies in the letters and numbers. Various IDs have different fonts based on the country and state of the ID. Check the ID against an authentic version from the State’s Department of Motor Vehicles to ensure they are in line. Take a closer to examine the ID’s image. Many ID photos are shot in a way that’s difficult to duplicate, for example, the background and how the image is cropped. A few newer IDs will feature an edging design on the front of the card. They could also have a small hologram image on one of the corners. This isn’t easy to recreate in Photoshop. If the ID does not match and you aren’t sure, feel free to cancel your reservation. A property stolen or damaged will cost you more than a night you didn’t get.