Fake IDs
How Underage Ragers Fought a Fake ID Bust—and Won
Rumors of FBI raids. A targeted takedown of one of the biggest ID scanner companies in the country. Inside a complex fight for the right to party.
Secrets and Lies
Artist Paul Ramírez Jonas talks about half-truths and bureaucracy, fake IDs and institutional space, and the incipient decay of language.
Uber Is My Portal to the Black Markets of Mexico City
The ride-hailing app is a gateway for passengers into the capital city’s illegal markets for drugs, guns, and fake documents.
Inside the Black Market for Fake Green Cards
For roughly $200, you can get a counterfeit green card that's almost as good as the real deal.
I Used a Fake ID to Scam My Way into Britney Spears Day
When I found out that girls named Britney would get VIP access to Britney Spears Day in Las Vegas, I knew I had to get there, no matter what it took. The only problem was that my name isn't Britney.
This App Is the Ultimate Buzzkill for Booze-Seeking Freshmen
BarZapp is a new smartphone app that scans IDs to root out counterfeits. And it's about to put a damper on Friday nights for fake ID-toting college kids across the nation.