As of 2005, there were an estimated 20 million lost or stolen passports circulating the world. These passports are at risk of being doctored and used as counterfeit identification.
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News and information on the global counterfeit goods industry. Provides data and statistics on counterfeiting, piracy and other illegal activities.
20 Million Passports at Risk of Being Counterfeited
As of 2005, there were an estimated 20 million lost or stolen passports circulating the world. These passports are at risk of being doctored and used as counterfeit identification.
Lost and Stolen Passports in Interpol Database
In a database maintained by Interpol, 14 million lost or stolen identity documents are listed.
Lost and Stolen Passports in Interpol Database
In a database maintained by Interpol, 14 million lost or stolen identity documents are listed.
Counterfeit IDs Included in Human Smuggling Fee
Fake IDs are often including in the smuggling fees for undocumented immigrants who are smuggled from Mexico.While in the United States, undocumented immigrants are able to purchase identifications from flea markets and other vendors for $75 to $300. Papers available for purchase include Social Security cards, Driver Licenses, and Green Cards.
Fake Passport for Human Smuggling in China
The human smuggling industry in China charges people between $10,000 to $25,000 to purchase a fraudulent passport, and between $3,000 to $5,000 to alter the photo of a passport.
Cost to Buy a Fake Passport in Thailand
In Thailand, a basic counterfeit passport is able to be created in 2 hours for $245. For a higher quality counterfeit passport, the price rises to $1,000 to $1,250.
Cost to Buy a Fake Passport in Thailand
In Thailand, a basic counterfeit passport is able to be created in 2 hours for $245. For a higher quality counterfeit passport, the price rises to $1,000 to $1,250.
Unlicensed Digital Tracks to Legal Sales
The IFPI states that the ratio of unlicensed digital tracks downloaded to licensed tracks is about 20 to 1.
Unlicensed Digital Tracks to Legal Sales
The IFPI states that the ratio of unlicensed digital tracks downloaded to licensed tracks is about 20 to 1.