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Combating Fraudulent Documents
Implementing the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
DHS has been working closely with the Department of State to implement the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. This initiative will require travelers to present secure identity documentation when entering the United States. WHTI will ensure the free movement of people and cargo across the border while increasing the nation’s security.
Today, Thousands of Different Types of Documents Can Currently Be Used at the Border: Over 8,000 different types of documentation are presented by travelers to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers. Limiting the number and type of documents accepted will help our inspectors zero in on the individuals that present the greatest threat to our country.
75,000 Intercepted With Fraudulent Documents: CBP Officers intercepted more than 75,000 fraudulent documents last year and over 47,000 to-date with 4 months left in the Fiscal Year. On an average day, CBP Officers deny entry to 868 non-citizens and 5 criminal aliens attempting to enter the country, and has denied entry to over 334,000 aliens during the current Fiscal Year.
Border Officer Training
CBP Officers undergo security training to determine what genuine documents look like and how documents can be altered. CBP also trains Officers to watch for imposters – people who use genuine documents but are not the legitimate bearer of those documents. CBP Officers working primary inspection are taught to recognize possible fraudulent documents and to refer those questionable documents to secondary for further review and consultation.
19,000 trained in fraudulent document detection: Since 2003, CBP has trained nearly 19,000 CBP Officers and Agriculture Specialists in fraudulent document detection. In addition, CBP has trained more than 1,600 Officers in advanced skills in behavioral analysis. CBP has also embedded fraudulent document training into approximately 40 other training courses. Read more at dhs.gov
Definition:
Opting-out refers to the procedure of informing any institution that you don't want your personal information to be shared - a smart move to begin with.
Dumpster diving
Definition:
The term dumpster diving describes identity thieves' methods of digging through garbage cans and other kinds of trash in order to find useful personal information.
Fraud alert
Definition:
Once you have become a victim of identity theft, a fraud alert is placed on your credit report to let all creditors know that someone might be trying to obtain new credit in your name.
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