#DYK that securing citizen credentials could help the fight to #EndHumanTrafficking?
Criminals rely on false identification to "legitimize" the people under their control and turn to counterfeiters to supply such documents. For instance, the PII provided by people buying #fakeids online can be repurposed to create fake #driverslicenses and #passports, which counterfeiters then sell to traffickers, perpetuating an appalling cycle.
#Counterfeiting is not benign and without consequences. We must continue to fight to stay ahead of counterfeiters by
1) developing secure technologies that are difficult to replicate
2) funding issuing authorities appropriately to design and invest in upgraded credentials regularly
3) training and supporting enforcement authorities such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and state/ local police
4) educating frontline employees in retail, hospitality, healthcare, and more to spot fakes when they're presented.
#DYK that January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month? As part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, CBP is on the front lines to #EndHumanTrafficking.
Learn how we work to prevent this heinous crime, identify and protect victims, and bring perpetrators to justice - https://go.dhs.gov/4PT.
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