🌐 2025 is well underway, and corporate leaders are navigating a fast-paced start, tackling challenges amid geopolitical risks, economic volatility, and technological disruption. Emerging trends are set to keep CEOs on high alert. Among the top concerns? 🛡️ Intensifying security threats. Kaarel Kotkas, Founder and CEO of Veriff, shares his insights with Forbes on the growing need for advanced identity verification: "The internet economy thrives on trust, but with AI bots and scripts proliferating, identity protection must evolve,” he explains. “You can’t just rely on detecting fraud anymore; you have to anticipate it.” As businesses rethink cybersecurity, real-time biometrics and proactive solutions are no longer optional—they’re essential. 📚 Visit Forbes to read the full article by T. Alexander Puutio. #identityverification #IDV #fraudprevention #cybersecurity #AI #biometrics
Veriff
Software Development
Veriff is an industry leader in online identity verification, helping businesses achieve greater levels of trust.
About us
Veriff is the preferred identity verification partner for the world’s biggest and best digital companies, including pioneers in fintech, crypto, gaming and the mobility sectors. We provide advanced technology, deep insights and expertise from our foundation in digital-first Estonia and honed over decades in leading the digital identity revolution.The partner of choice for businesses who need to rapidly and effortlessly verify online users from anywhere in the world, Veriff delivers the widest possible identity document coverage. By supporting government issued IDs from more than 230 countries and territories and with our intelligent decision engine which analyzes thousands of technological and behavioral variables Veriff enables trust from the first hello. With offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, and Estonia, and robust backing and funding from investors including Accel, Alkeon, IVP, Tiger Capital and Y Combinator, we’re dedicated to helping businesses and individuals build a safer and more secure world. To learn more, visit veriff.com.
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www.veriff.com
External link for Veriff
- Industry
- Software Development
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- New York
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Digital Identity, Identity Verification, Compliance, KYC, AML, Fraud Prevention, Online Business, FinTech, Mobility, Crypto, Know Your Customer, Anti-Money Laundering, Online Identity Verification, IDV, Artificial intelligence , Sharing economy, Security, and Conversion rates
Locations
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Primary
110 Wall St
New York, 10005, US
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Niine 11
Tallinn, Harjumaa 10414, EE
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Av. Diagonal, 123
Barcelona, 08005, ES
Employees at Veriff
Updates
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With great power comes great responsibility—and as AI reshapes our world, it’s up to us to ensure its ethical and secure use. Are you (and your business) ready for the stricter compliance frameworks of 2025? 📅 Join us on February 12th for a FREE online event featuring top industry leaders. Learn how to navigate evolving AI regulations in the US and UK, and keep your business ahead of the curve. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today (👇 link in the comments). Jeremy Joly (spektr) | Tea Park (NJORD Law Firm) | Aleksander Tsuiman (Veriff) | #AI #AIregulations #EUAIAct #compliance #dataprivacy #webinar
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💌 DM us if you're interested in making the internet a safer place. 🔥 Here are 10 of our current #OpenRoles – join us in our mission to bring accountability to the online world and create a safe space for innovation and inspiration: 📌 Account Manager - EMEA | London, Barcelona 📊 Senior Data Analyst | Tallinn 🔧 Engineering Manager (Fraud Engineering) | Tallinn 💻 Senior Back-End Engineer | São Paulo 🔒 Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Coach | São Paulo 📌 Senior Account Manager - MENA | London, Barcelona 🏢 Workplace & Engagement Coordinator | São Paulo 🚀 Head of Growth Marketing | USA (Remote) 🌎 Account Executive - LATAM | Mexico City, Bogota 💻 Senior Back-End Engineer | Tallinn, Barcelona Jason Butler | 🦄Laura Paurson | Vivian Rebrin #hiring #recruitment #newyearnewjob #IDV #fraudprevention
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📈 As online scams grow rapidly in scale and sophistication, so does their potentially devastating impact on individuals—something Ronnie Tokazowski, Chief Fraud Fighter at Intelligence for Good, is deeply passionate about. Pig butchering 🐷 combines the appeal of crypto with the psychological leverage of interpersonal relationships. Listen to the full podcast (available on all streaming platforms 🎧) to dive into the psychology of fraud and learn how his organization helps victims cope with the very real financial and emotional consequences. #AI #scams #fraud #pigbutchering #crypto #VeriffVoices
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The Veriff Identity Fraud Report 2025 reveals 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲-𝐢𝐧-𝐭𝐡𝐞-𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝟒𝟔% 𝐢𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫, exploiting the weakest link in the security chain... 👉 ...the user. Advanced threats actively outsmart traditional fraud measures, demanding a multi-layered defense that combines cutting-edge tech, user education, and regulatory compliance. Missed yesterday’s webinar? 👀 Abe Post-Hyatt and Iryna Bondar 🇺🇦 shared expert insights on combating these evolving risks, protecting sensitive data, and securing your operations. ✍ Comment below for the on-demand recording and stay ahead of the curve! #fraudprevention #AdversaryInTheMiddleAttacks #frauddetection #IDV
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Veriff 🤝 Trustpilot: strengthening online trust worldwide! ⭐ With Veriff's seamless #identityverification,👇 Trustpilot has verified 50,000+ consumer profiles in just a few months—making reviews more reliable than ever.
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🔍 The Veriff 2025 Identity #FraudReport reveals evolving fraud tactics, with #impersonationfraud still leading at 82%—but shifting tactics are reshaping the fraud landscape. Stay ahead of bad actors and protect your customers in 2025 by joining experts Iryna Bondar 🇺🇦 and Abe Post-Hyatt tomorrow (Jan 15) to dive into these trends and strategies. Don’t miss out—join the live #webinar or register to get the recording (link in comments). 🗣️ Christopher Hooper, Director of Brand at Veriff | 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘶𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘶𝘥.
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New year, new office (incoming)! 🏢 This year, we plan to strengthen our presence in #LatinAmerica by establishing a new #technology hub in Brazil, scheduled to open in 🗓️ spring 2025. “Veriff is in the strongest position ever – we are the fastest growing company in the identity space with a solid balance sheet, and we are focusing on profitable growth,” said Veriff Founder and CEO Kaarel Kotkas. “While others treat each verification as the first one they see, we’re getting smarter and more accurate with every session, enabling our customers to onboard trusted people.” Our presence in Latin America will strengthen our global operations and enhance our support for customers across the region. 🔔 Stay tuned for more updates about Veriff #SãoPaulo coming soon... 📚 Want to know more? Read recent coverage from BalticVC and ID Tech (formerly FindBiometrics).
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Fraud prevention fuels trust. Trust drives growth. The businesses that will win in 2025 are the ones that make security their promise—not just a feature. 💡 Veriff’s Self-Serve solution was designed for ambitious, forward-thinking innovators like you—to secure your business, build trust, and scale with confidence. Ready to be a name people trust? Try our solution today for free: https://bit.ly/3VpFsDO 🔗 #trust #fraudprevention #cybersecurity #SMBleaders #2025growth