Digital footprint screening

Assess user risk before committing to a KYC check

Investigate onboarding signals to catch fraud attempts even before a full KYC check takes place. Keep the entire user journey fraud-free with constant monitoring for risk signals.
Onboard only trustworthy users
Filter out suspicious users during onboarding using email, phone, IP, and device signals. Block fake accounts before they cost money or damage reputation.
Reduce onboarding friction
Trusted digital footprints get instant approval or light verification. Reduce friction for legitimate customers while maintaining security standards.
Get early risk signals
Pre-screen applicants to trigger full KYC only when needed. Save money on expensive verification processes and stay compliant efficiently.

Your first barrier against fraud

Pre-screen users instantly

Cover all fraud vectors at onboarding with email verification, phone validation, device intelligence, and IP analysis. Detect suspicious contact info, risky devices, and masked networks before users enter your system.

    Boost accuracy with combined signals

    Multiple data points reinforce each other, reducing false positives. Phone forwarding combined with disposable email and VPN usage can spot a clear fraud pattern that single checks miss.

      Balance security with usability

      Trusted footprints get automatic approval while suspicious ones escalate to full verification. Trustworthy users proceed without delays while bad actors face additional scrutiny.

        Save on verification expenses

        Pre-filter fraudsters before expensive KYC processes. Reduce manual review workload and focus resources only on complex cases that require human oversight.

          Monitor beyond onboarding

          Track IP anomalies for suspicious logins, device changes for account takeovers, and new contact details for SIM swap attempts. Protect users throughout their journey with your business.

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            Integrations

            Maximize pass rates with the right integration

            • Unilink
            • Web and Mobile SDK
            • API

            Unilink

            Skip the integration process entirely and add an identity verification link or QR code to your website. Your customers can pass verification immediately by simply clicking the link.

            Unilink

            Don’t take our word for it.
            Here’s what our clients have to say

            • By analyzing shared IP locations, devices, and fingerprints, we have been able to detect and prevent multiple fraudulent accounts operated by the same network.
              Michael Dare
              Michael Dare
              Fraud Investigator at iFast Global Bank
            • Thanks to Sumsub, we’ve significantly improved our fraud prevention measures, safeguarding the assets of our 25 million users worldwide.
              Vugar Usi Zade
              Vugar Usi Zade
              COO at Bitget

            Stop fraudsters
            at the front door

            See digital footprint screening in action! Book a demo to protect your onboarding process today.

            FAQ

            • What is digital footprint checks in fraud prevention?

              Digital footprint checks analyze signals from email addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, and devices to assess user risk before full verification. This creates a comprehensive profile of digital behavior patterns that help identify fraudulent users.

            • How can digital footprint data help detect fraud before KYC?

              Digital footprint screening catches fraud indicators like disposable emails, virtual phone numbers, VPN usage, and suspicious devices. These signals appear before KYC starts, allowing you to filter out bad actors early and save verification costs.

            • What types of digital signals are used in footprint screening?

              Sumsub analyzes email deliverability and social media presence, phone number validity and forwarding status, IP geolocation and proxy detection, and device intelligence and behavior patterns.

            • Is digital footprint screening compliant with data protection laws?

              Yes, our digital footprint checks operate within GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations. We collect only necessary data with user consent and provide transparent data processing practices.

            • How can this reduce manual reviews and onboarding friction?

              Pre-screening separates trusted users from suspicious ones automatically. Good users get fast approval while risky applications get flagged for manual review. This reduces workload and improves user experience.

            • Can we integrate this with existing fraud tools or KYC flows?

              Digital footprint screening integrates via REST API, JavaScript SDK, or no-code workflow builder. Connect with your current fraud stack, KYC providers, and transaction monitoring systems.

            • How accurate is digital footprint fraud detection?

              Our combined signals approach delivers reliable accuracy in fraud detection while maintaining low false positive rates. Multiple data points can create stronger fraud indicators than single-signal solutions.