“Driver’s license 2025. How to identify a fake document and protect from fraudsters – explanation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on March 18, 08:25 Share: Driver’s license (photo: Citizen Citizen Service Center) Recently, cases where fraudsters are given for workers for the Ministry of Internal Affairs. They assure that it is possible to obtain driver’s documents without passing traffic in driving school and passing exams. Also read:”, – WRITE ON: ua.news
Driver’s license (Photo: Citizen Central Service Center Passport Service)
Recently, cases of fraudsters are more frequent for the employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and offer to buy fake driver’s license. They assure that it is possible to obtain driver’s documents without passing traffic in driving school and passing exams.
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How to recognize fraudsters who sell fake driver’s licenses and check their driver’s legitimacy – told at the Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
How to recognize fraudsters
Often, such ads can be seen on the Internet: social networks, messengers and sites. The attackers promise to make a real driver, which will be displayed in official registers.
They communicate with potential clients in messengers. In order to trust citizens, they use the official Identy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs: service bands, symbolism and even photos of our employees. The recalculation of funds is carried out on private cards.
In order to avoid direct contact with the customer, the attackers pass counterfeit documents by mail. They promise that the certificate will appear in the registers during the day, but this does not happen.
At that time, citizens appeal to the Ministry of Internal Affairs service centers to exchange or bring the driver to the register. But for the use of counterfeit documents, they are expected to call police and criminal liability.
MIA service centers emphasize: The only legitimate way to get a driver’s license is to study an accredited school and take exams at the Ministry of Internal Affairs Service Center.
The first driver’s license is issued only in person, the photo for the document is taken directly in place. The driver’s license will not appear in electronic applications and official registers.
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How to find a fake document
Fake documents are very similar to the original, so it can be difficult to find out that it is a fake. The main service center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is constantly improving the system of protection of forms.
Yes, starting in August last year, citizens began to issue a driver’s license On the forms with special marking. It consists of three letters and six digits and placed on the form on the left. This enhanced form of the form is reduced, the risk of forgery is reduced by fraud.
You can also check the document online on the website of the Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, using the functionality – checking documents. This is a convenient and quick way to check the legitimacy of a few clicks with a phone.
For example, by entering the series and number of the driver’s license, as well as the date of birth of the owner, you can see where and when the document was issued, open categories, etc.
At the same time, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reminds: Criminal liability and punishment in the form of a fine or restriction or imprisonment are provided for the production and use of counterfeit documents in Ukraine. Therefore, do not trust the doubtful sources.
Consultation on the Services of the Ministry of Internal Affairs can be obtained by phone (044) 290–19–88 Or on the pages of the Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on Facebook and Instagram.