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Originally Posted by Switter
That's probably because it's way too easy to fake. Almost anyone with a little tech savvy can do it in about 15 minutes with basic photo editing software. And if the barcode is scannable, then all someone needs is a card and they can make as many fake IDs as they want. All they have to do is replace the photo.
Usually when it comes to photo IDs or barcodes, it involves an application that stores your photo and validates who you are, typically using some form of two factor authentication in.
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There is 2 factor auth today. You present the card, they scan it and then confirm that you are the person whose picture was taken initially to create the Resident ID. Basic phot editing won't help with their verification step.