Fungible Credentials and Next-Generation Fraud

Question 1

What is an alternative name for the Nigerian Scam?

Answer 1

Wash-wash

Question 2

In terms of digital fraud, what is a synonym for “fungible?”

Answer 2

Interchangeable

Question 3

Give 2 examples of fungible documents.

Answer 3

Contracts and signatures

Question 4

What is a Quasi-verifiable or legitimized document?

Answer 4

Documents produced by legitimate issuing authorities based upon false information

Question 5

The author discusses 4 features of counterfeit driver’s licenses that betray poor quality. List 2.

Answer 5

45-degree laser hologram laminate and the state seals

Question 6

List three overt methods that may be used for discouraging counterfeiting IDs.

Answer 6

Optically variable devices, machine-readable media, and numbering

Question 7

List four covert methods that may be used for discouraging counterfeiting IDs.

Answer 7

Special inks, special printing methods, limited distribution media, and RFID tags

Question 8

What are the two forensic methods to discourage counterfeiting mentioned in the article?

Answer 8

Microtaggants and molecular markers

Question 9

What is the technique of using a quasi-verifiable credential to generate subsequent phony credentials called?

Answer 9

Credential amplification