Plaid has introduced DMV checks as a new feature to enhance its Identity Verification (IDV) solution, aiming to combat AI-generated fraud by verifying driver's license information against authoritative DMV databases. This integration, supported by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA), allows for comprehensive data validation across 44 US states, verifying both basic and detailed attributes such as eye color and height to outsmart synthetic identities. The DMV checks are part of a multi-layered fraud defense strategy that includes enhanced capture integrity and upgraded detection models, providing a robust tool for businesses to authenticate user identities and protect against sophisticated fraud attempts. This feature is available as an advanced step-up option within Plaid’s IDV solution, offering clients the ability to strengthen their fraud prevention measures in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.