Fake ID - How they are made

by Fake as in Not Real Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008 at 8:23 AM

A description on how to make fake IDs along with the equipment needed

Authorities say it is easy for criminals to make IDs that initially appear realistic. Illegal immigrants must supply only a photograph of themselves when they place their orders.

Creating fraudulent documents requires little more than basic home-office equipment. This system was found by officers from the Fraudulent Identification Task Force.

With a computer, scanner and printer, criminals can quickly and easily churn out fake IDs.

Fake green cards and Social Security cards are mass produced by forgers who can fill orders within hours.

Homeland Security Director Leesa Berens Morrison is surrounded by hundreds of fraudulent documents the Fraudulent Identification Task Force has seized.