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Helping Keep Small Business CYBERSafe!
\n<\/strong>Gibraltar: Tuesday 16 December 2025 at 08:00 CET<\/p>\n

Thirdfort Tackles \u00a31.6 Billion UK Property Fraud Risk with iProov Identity Verification Technology
\n<\/strong>By: Iain Fraser<\/a> – Cybersecurity Journalist<\/a>
\nPublished in Collaboration with: Nord VPN
\n<\/a>Google Indexed on: 161225 at 09:20 CET<\/a>
\nSMECyberInsights.co.uk<\/a> –\u00a0<\/a>First for SME Cybersecurity<\/a>
\n#SMECyberInsights\u00a0 #SMECyberAwareness\u00a0 #CyberSafe #SME #SmallBusiness #PropertyFraud #BiometricVerification #iProov #Thirdfort #UKProperty #AIFraudPrevention #ComplianceTech<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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iProov<\/a>, the world\u2019s leading provider of science-based biometric identity verification solutions, has announced the deployment of iProov Dynamic Liveness<\/a> within Thirdfort<\/a>\u2019s client due diligence platform. This integration aims to combat identity fraud in legal and property transactions. Thirdfort supports over 1,500 regulated businesses in the legal and property sectors, helping them navigate a landscape of evolving regulations and increasing fraud risks. The platform combines automated ID verification, anti-money laundering (AML), and Source of Funds checks to protect professionals and their clients from fraudulent activities.<\/p>\n

Verifying identity during UK residential property transactions presents significant challenges. The process often involves repetitive checks among multiple parties, including lawyers, estate agents, accountants, and letting agents. This not only causes delays but also increases vulnerability to costly identity fraud. Recent data from the ICAEW<\/a> (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) indicates that identity fraud accounts for over \u00a31.6 billion of the UK’s total \u00a32.3 billion fraud losses.<\/p>\n

As the UK market leader, Thirdfort addresses this fragmented compliance process by advancing beyond basic identity proofing. This distinction is crucial when compared to the proposed UK government ID app: while a government ID may verify a person’s identity, it does not\u2014and cannot\u2014perform the complex, legally-mandated risk assessments that firms are responsible for. Thirdfort\u2019s streamlined platform automates the entire workflow, merging high-assurance identity verification with a comprehensive suite of AML checks, including Source of Funds, PEPs & Sanctions, and Know-Your-Business verification. This innovation enables firms to onboard clients in minutes instead of weeks, minimizing risk and eliminating the need for multiple separate solutions.<\/p>\n

Jack Bidgood, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Thirdfort, stated, \u201cWhether buying or renting a home, the process is stressful enough\u2014proving your identity shouldn’t add to it. Our professional platform and consumer app are designed together to eliminate the friction and critical security vulnerabilities inherent in traditional property transaction identity checks. Utilizing iProov\u2019s Dynamic Liveness allows us to deliver the necessary assurance and build trust within the ecosystem. Furthermore, enabling clients to complete these vital ID checks quickly has become a key differentiator in an increasingly competitive marketplace.\u201d<\/p>\n

Andrew Bud, founder and CEO of iProov, remarked, \u201cWe are in an AI arms race against fraudsters. Like many regions, the UK\u2019s property market is threatened by AI-driven deepfakes and synthetic identities. By employing iProov Dynamic Liveness, Thirdfort establishes a science-based defence that effectively counters these sophisticated attacks, providing its 1,500+ partners and millions of users with both speed and convenience alongside the high-assurance protection they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Thirdfort leverages iProov Dynamic Liveness within its digital identity app to offer swift and convenient verification for legitimate users while ensuring robust protection against advanced fraud threats, such as AI-generated deepfakes and synthetic identities that are increasingly common in the property market. This secure verification process allows individuals using the app to confidently prove their identity once, enabling reuse throughout the entire property transaction or rental process. Implementing iProov’s technology ensures compliance with HM Land Registry\u2019s Digital ID Standard<\/a> and helps professional service firms adhere to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations.<\/p>\n

iProov Dynamic Liveness confirms that the individual setting up their identity within the Thirdfort app is indeed who they claim to be\u2014verifying that they are a real person, genuinely present in real-time, and not a deepfake or synthetic identity. This functionality is essential for preventing fraud in high-value property transactions. Thirdfort collaborates with over 1,500 professional service firms across the UK, serving hundreds of thousands of end users involved in approximately one million annual property transactions, as well as the extensive rental market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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