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Selfie check

Selfie checks are an identity verification method that ask a user to take a photo of themselves that can then be used to confirm that they are a real person and/or compare against other photos, such as the photo on a government-issued ID, to confirm it's the same person.

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What is a selfie check?

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A selfie check is an identity verification method that compares a picture an individual takes of themselves — a “selfie” — against an ID portrait to ensure it’s the same person.

How does selfie verification work?

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Selfie verifications use machine learning (ML) algorithms to compare key characteristics of ID pictures against selfies taken by users. These characteristics often include distinguishing physical traits and specific face geometry.