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secoccular t1_izg2xsx wrote

Reply to comment by losangelestimes in I was the victim of an identity theft nightmare - and it could happen to you. AMA by losangelestimes

With so many transactions being done online, how would Face ID or fingerprints even work?

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losangelestimes OP t1_izg9wb0 wrote

Well, you don't show your driver's license for online transactions, either. It's more about adding layers of identification for opening new accounts. For instance, when I was getting FMLA benefits earlier this year when I had a baby, I had to take a face scan video and send it in.

But, online transactions could be more secure. More cards could add two-factor authentication for online purchases. It's just a balance between convenience and protection, and right now most institutions lean toward convenience.

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