Incode invests in privacy-first architecture and acquires Identiq. [Learn more](/content/press/incode-acquires-identiq/index.html) # Candidate verification ## Stop candidate fraud and AI-generated applicants Protect your recruiting process with real-time biometric verification ## Key benefits ### Secure your hiring pipeline Verify real candidates, filter out AI-generated resumes, and stop bots, deepfakes, and identity swaps in interviews, while saving recruiters time and keeping hiring compliant. .svg) ### Protect your brand and IP Prevent insider attacks, extortion, and malware attacks from fraudulent hires. ### Lower cost and complexity Avoid expensive terminations, remediation, and re-hiring costs. A bad hire can cost up to 30% of the employee’s first-year salary. Source: U.S. Department of Labor .svg) ### Focus on qualified candidates Engage only real applicants and eliminate time wasted on deepfakes and identity fraud. ### Seamless UX Verify real candidates instantly with minimal effort, giving genuine candidates a smooth experience. ### Maintain audit readiness Meet compliance, legal, and privacy requirements with centralized records and audit logs. ## Hire with confidence ### Secure every hire with real-time biometric verification Fraudsters and deepfake actors are targeting your hiring process. They use fake resumes, synthetic identities, and stolen credentials to slip through weak points. ### Stop fraudulent candidates from interviewing Protect your organization from security risks, high recruiting costs, and downstream disruption. ### Accelerate your hiring process Block bad actors early while giving genuine candidates a seamless, automated verification experience that speeds up hiring decisions. ### Verify identities with confidence Passive and active checks confirm each candidate’s real-world identity, giving your recruiting team certainty from application to onboarding. ## Enterprise-grade security Powered by Incode’s proprietary AI stack, Candidate Verification delivers unmatched accuracy and resilience against evolving identity threats. ## Hiring security threats ### How your business is at risk Hiring without identity verification leaves your organization more vulnerable to fake applications. #### Fake applicants get in ***Burner emails, bots, and fake resumes bypass ATS filters.*** **Business impact:** Longer detection times lead to wasted recruiter hours and higher hiring costs. #### Background checks miss the real person ***Criminal checks are useless if the ID belongs to someone else.*** **Business impact:** Impostors gain access to payroll and system access, often caught late. #### Deepfakes pass video interviews ***AI-generated faces and voices fool basic video screens.*** **Business impact:** Offers extended to fake candidates, wasted recruiter hours, insider risk. #### Proxies take technical interviews ***Stand-ins complete interviews instead of the real applicant.*** **Business impact:** Wrong hire leads to delays, poor performance, and insider access. #### The person who shows up isn’t the one you interviewed ***Devices and credentials are handed to the wrong individual.*** **Business impact:** Unverified hire gains Day 1 access to payroll, IP, and sensitive data. # Secure recruitment ## Incode protects and streamlines your hiring process Stop fraud at the source, reduce risk, and speed up secure hiring with minimal disruption. ## Real-time, adaptive identity verification Secure every stage of your recruitment workflow. ### Adaptive verification methods Multiple ways to verify identity (government ID, selfies, passive signals, liveness checks) with workflows that adapt based on risk level. ### Integrations with leading ATS platforms Integrates seamlessly with systems like Greenhouse, Workday, Ashby, and SuccessFactors to keep processes efficient and in sync. ### Connections with government sources Direct validation against official databases for the highest level of assurance. ### Orchestration platform Flexible engine that allows different verification checks and journeys to be created based on applicant type, role, or client preference. ### Secure video interviews Identity verification triggered before critical interview steps to confirm the real person is present and to prevent impersonation. ### Verified identity throughout the journey From pre-hire to Day 1, identity validation ensures the right person gains access to systems, devices, and credentials. # Identity verification process ## Protect your organization throughout hiring End-to-end protection from application to Day 1 ### Screen at application **Incode inspects email, phone, device, and IP signals to detect disposable sources or suspicious locations.** Assigns a fraud score to filter out high-risk applicants before recruiter engagement. ### Verify identity before interview **Candidates complete ID verification using a smart link.** Includes government ID validation, selfie match, passive liveness, and deepfake detection. Pass/fail results appear directly in your ATS, such as Greenhouse, Workday, or Ashby. ### Secure video interviews **Identity verification happens before critical interview steps, ensuring only verified candidates are admitted. A verified badge and audit log give your hiring team confidence in who is on the call.** ### Re-verify on Day 1 **At laptop pickup or IAM enrollment, candidates complete a second selfie match.** Confirms the same person hired is the one receiving credentials. Optional identity checks can be added for help desk calls, MFA resets, or sensitive access later on. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is candidate verification? Candidate verification confirms that a job applicant is who they claim to be — validating their identity document, matching it to their biometric, and ensuring the person in the interview or onboarding flow is the genuine applicant. ### How does AI candidate verification differ from a traditional background check? Traditional background checks validate credentials and criminal history after the fact. AI candidate verification confirms identity in real time, at the point of interview or onboarding — preventing fraudulent applicants from ever getting through. ### What is interview fraud and how is it increasing? Interview fraud occurs when a candidate uses a proxy, deepfake, or AI tool to substitute another person during video interviews. It's rapidly increasing with the rise of remote hiring and generative AI tools that make real-time face swapping accessible. ### Can candidate verification work for remote and global hiring? Yes. Cloud-based candidate verification platforms like Incode support identity documents from 200+ countries, making them suitable for global distributed hiring without requiring in-person checks. ### How does candidate verification integrate with ATS and HR platforms? Modern candidate verification solutions integrate via API or pre-built connectors with major ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Lever, Workday), embedding verification steps directly into existing hiring workflows.