The new tools integrate seamlessly with iDenfy’s existing KYC framework, enabling businesses to verify users’ phone numbers and email addresses before proceeding to ID document checks. By confirming contact information upfront, iDenfy enhances both accuracy and simplicity in onboarding, ensuring users are genuine before granting access to sensitive or high-risk services like payment apps or crypto exchanges.
“Many of our partners requested simple yet effective authentication methods that enhance security without complicating the ID verification process,” said Viktor Vostrikov, CMO at iDenfy. “Our new SMS and email verification features strike that balance perfectly, adding trust to the first interaction while maintaining compliance with KYC standards.”
The process is quick and intuitive: users provide their phone number or email address and receive a one-time verification code via SMS or email. Once verified, they proceed to the standard ID verification step. This real-time validation confirms ownership of the contact data, helping businesses prevent fraud, detect fake accounts, and safeguard legitimate customers.
According to iDenfy, the feature also serves as a proactive defense against sophisticated fraud attempts like account takeovers and multi-account abuse. For instance, users trying to exploit referral programs or access unauthorized crypto accounts are flagged automatically before document or biometric checks even begin. Businesses can view early warning indicators—such as repeated invalid contact data—directly on iDenfy’s intuitive dashboard.
“Trust begins with accurate data,” said Domantas Ciulde, CEO of iDenfy. “By verifying emails and phone numbers upfront, we help businesses eliminate fake profiles, reduce risk, and protect the integrity of their platforms from the very first interaction.”
The new SMS and Email Verification tools are available now and can be integrated into any existing KYC workflow. Clients can use them as standalone features or in combination with iDenfy’s full suite of solutions, including face biometrics, liveness detection, document authentication, and risk scoring, to build a comprehensive, risk-based approach to identity management.
Identity fraud continues to rise globally. According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, consumers lost over $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, marking a 25% increase from the previous year. Many cases began with fake or unverifiable contact information—highlighting the growing importance of early-stage data validation.
With its latest update, iDenfy reinforces its mission to create secure, compliant, and user-friendly verification processes that empower businesses to stay ahead of evolving fraud tactics while maintaining a seamless user experience.
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