Texas BMW dealership catches alleged fraud using face ID technology

BMW fraud detection — Brandon Lee, right, Autobahn BMW's new car sales manager with a police officer. (AUTOBAHN BMW)

May 25, 2024 12:37 PM

The staff at Autobahn Fort Worth in Texas thought they were prepared until an alleged fraudster with a synthetic identity almost proved them wrong.

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