Overview
iDenfy’s fraud prevention tools work alongside identity verification or as standalone API checks. Use them to add extra layers of trust before onboarding a customer.Available tools
Risk Assessment
AI-powered risk scoring. Combine KYC, KYB, and AML signals into a single risk score with customizable rules and weights.
Proxy Check
Detect if a user is behind a VPN, proxy, or Tor during verification. Returns risk level and IP details.
Fraud Probability
AI-generated fraud probability score based on multiple signals from the verification session.
Phone Validation
Validate phone number format, carrier, and line type without contacting the user.
Phone Verification
Verify phone ownership by sending an SMS or call with a confirmation code.
Address Verification
Verify customer addresses against official postal and government records.
AI Proof of Address
AI-powered verification of utility bills, bank statements, and other proof of address documents.
When to use what
| Use case | Tool | Integration |
|---|---|---|
| Score overall risk of a verification | Risk Assessment | During KYC (via token parameter riskAssessmentProfile) |
| Block VPN/proxy users | Proxy Check | During KYC (via token parameter checkIpProxy) |
| Validate a phone number before SMS | Phone Validation | Standalone API call |
| Confirm phone ownership | Phone Verification | During KYC or standalone |
| Check if address is real | Address Verification | Standalone API call |
| Verify a utility bill document | AI Proof of Address | During KYC (via additionalSteps) or standalone |
Next steps
Risk Assessment
Configure AI-powered risk scoring.
Proxy Check
Detect VPN, proxy, and Tor usage.
Phone Verification
Verify phone ownership via SMS.
AI Proof of Address
Verify utility bills and bank statements.