Like states across the nation, Hawaii is trying to meet the challenge of more fraudulent IDs whether presented in person or by digital image. Many of these fake IDs come from counterfeiters located overseas with sophisticated equipment. As stories below illustrate, fake identification is getting easier to obtain in Hawaii and is often associated with illegal alcohol purchases by minors and financial fraud.
- Age to consume: 21 - Age to serve: 18 must be supervised by a manager at least 21 - Age to pour: 18 must be supervised by a manager at least 21 - Age to sell (packaged liquor): 18 must be supervised by a manager at least 21 - Minors allowed on premise? Minors accompanied by an adult are allowed on premises with live entertainment and dancing. - Penalties for serving or selling to a minor: 1st offense: 7 day suspension or $2000 fine. 2nd offense: 2nd offense - 7 day suspension. 3rd offense: 30 day suspension.
For law enforcement officers, bank tellers, car rental agents, human resources professionals and others who must verify ID in a professional capacity, the recent surge in fake IDs is challenging. The liability and losses that result from accepting a fake ID are large. The I.D. Checking Guide assists in the ID verification process by showing what an actual, valid ID looks like at full-size, and highlights the details of the licenses, making it much easier to spot the fraud. Before approving an expensive car rental, opening a new bank account or hiring a new employee, make sure the driver’s license or ID card has the correct numbering, UV, microprint, ghost images, expiration, and other details that counterfeiters often miss.