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Document Fraud Detection

Integrate our document fraud detection API to your core workflows and prevent fraudulent activities throughout the document processing lifecycle. Leverage deep learning based models and pattern recognition to analyze documents, including IDs, passports, invoices, and more, and identify anomalies and inconsistencies that may indicate fraud.
Document Fraud Detection

The Document Fraud Detection API analyzes visual, structural, and content-based inconsistencies to determine whether a document has been altered. It flags manipulations such as edited fields, mismatched fonts, pixel distortion, erased text, or tampered metadata.

  • Detects forged, manipulated, or digitally altered sections
  • Works across PDFs, scanned images, and ID documents
  • Returns confidence score and anomaly insights

This API is designed for any organization that handles sensitive documents or must ensure document authenticity in digital workflows.

  • Banks & Lending Platforms
  • Insurance Providers
  • Government Agencies
  • Legal & Compliance Teams
  • HR & Background Check Companies
  • eCommerce & Merchant Verification Platforms

Upload a document or image. The API scans for signs of manipulation using AI models trained on millions of samples and returns results indicating potential tampering.

  • Input: JPEG, PNG, PDF, TIFF
  • Output: JSON with tampering score, altered regions, and validation status
  • Optional: Visual heatmaps of detected anomalies
25M+
Documents Analyzed
85%
Manual Reviews Eliminated
80%
Document Fraud Reduced

A Smarter Way To AI Adoption

Catch Fraud Before It Occurs

Identify suspicious patterns before fraudulent documents can enter your workflow, and assign risk scores to each document, allowing the system to preemptively flag high-risk submissions.

Zero In on the Most Tampered Areas

Get a heat map overlay on the document, visually pinpointing sections that deviate from known authenticity standards – whether they are subtle distortions, altered signatures, or suspicious image edits.

Detect Multiple Types of Documents

Use advanced classification algorithms to automatically recognize various document formats—IDs, passports, driver’s licenses, contracts, invoices—without manual pre-configuration.

Reduce Manual Intervention

Integrate with existing systems by simply plugging in the AI API and enable automated decision-making where low-risk documents pass and severely tampered documents are flagged.

Arya APIs Empower Axis Bank to Redefine KYC Workflows

Axis Bank streamlined its KYC workflows with Arya AI’s automated document classification and extraction APIs, achieving a 60-65% reduction in operational Cost
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Real-World Applications

Banking & Financial Services

Verify the authenticity of documents, like tax returns, income proofs, and government IDs, for new account or loan applications.

Insurance

Validate ID proofs, medical reports, repair invoices, and more during policy issuance or claim settlements.

Banking & Financial Services

Verify the authenticity of documents, like tax returns, income proofs, and government IDs, for new account or loan applications.

Banking & Financial Services

Verify the authenticity of documents, like tax returns, income proofs, and government IDs, for new account or loan applications.

Banking & Financial Services

Verify the authenticity of documents, like tax returns, income proofs, and government IDs, for new account or loan applications.

Banking & Financial Services

Verify the authenticity of documents, like tax returns, income proofs, and government IDs, for new account or loan applications.

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How we drive customer value

Working with Arya.ai has provided MSIG Life with great support. Their AI applications have been integrated into our operations, addressing key challenges with production-ready models that have made a significant impact. Arya.ai's AI capabilities have helped us enhance our processes, improve security, and increase efficiency across our workflows.
Deekshith and his team have been responsive and have assisted us in streamlining our operations and enhancing the customer experience, enabling us to scale effectively.
Michael Kohan
Head of Digital Solutions
5 stars
Our Team is greatly thankful for the Bank Statement Analyser of Arya AI. Before using the bank analyser, we had a hard time converting large statements, passbooks and different formats across various banks into tangible insights. But with Arya now, we can generate a speedy report.
Faria Rose Santiago
Co-founder & CEO
5 stars
Using Arya APIs, we have automated the process of data extraction from KYC submissions as well as Transaction documents along with translation of certain ID proof(s) originally provided in foreign languages, which has greatly eased the operational workload on our team & also saved us on processing time which in turn enhances our overall customer experience.
Vice President Technology
Axis Bank
5 stars
Appreciate the support we got from Arya in seamlessly processing lakhs of API hits daily. Arya team's expertise provided for excellent guidance and recommendations to help improve the process for large scale integrations. We were able to make this go live in record time of nearly a month. The quality of the work and unwavering dedication brought to the table by Deekshith and team is much appreciated.
Shammi Kapoor
SVP Business Operations
5 stars
With Arya’s Face Verification and Passive Face Liveness Detection  API, we’ve improved the security on our FinTech platform for user verification during transactions. Our Vulnerability to fraud due to identification errors has already reduced by 98% within just six weeks of integrating these APIs. This new process has helped us provide an amazing user experience. Kudos to Arya AI team for ground breaking technology that is making a real good impact on our business.
Sagar Singhal
Co Founder & CEO
5 stars
Using Arya APIs, we have automated the process of data extraction from KYC submissions as well as Transaction documents along with translation of certain ID proof(s) originally provided in foreign languages, which has greatly eased the operational workload on our team & also saved us on processing time.
Vice President Technology
Axis Bank
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
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Our Team is greatly thankful for the Bank Statement Analyser of Arya AI. Before using the bank analyser, we had a hard time converting large statements, passbooks and different formats across various banks into tangible insights. But with Arya now, we can generate a speedy report.
Faria Rose Santiago
Co-founder & CEO
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
With Arya’s Face Verification and Passive Face Liveness Detection  API, we’ve improved the security on our FinTech platform for user verification during transactions. Our Vulnerability to fraud due to identification errors has already reduced by 98% within just six weeks of integrating these APIs. This new process has helped us provide an amazing user experience. Kudos to Arya AI team for ground breaking technology that is making a real good impact on our business.
Sagar Singhal
Co-founder & CEO
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
Appreciate the support we got from Arya in Seamless processing lakhs of API hits daily. Arya's team expertise provides for excellent guidance and recommendations to help the process for large scale integrations. we were able to make this go live in a record time of nearly a month. The quality of the work and unwavering dedication brought to the table by Deekshith and the team is much appreciated.
Shammir Kapoor
SVP Business Operations, TATA AIG General Insurance
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
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Using Arya APIs, we have automated the process of data extraction from KYC submissions as well as Transaction documents along with translation of certain ID proof(s) originally provided in foreign languages, which has greatly eased the operational workload on our team & also saved us on processing time.
Vice President Technology
Axis Bank
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
Our Team is greatly thankful for the Bank Statement Analyser of Arya AI. Before using the bank analyser, we had a hard time converting large statements, passbooks and different formats across various banks into tangible insights. But with Arya now, we can generate a speedy report.
Faria Rose Santiago
Co-founder & CEO
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
With Arya’s Face Verification and Passive Face Liveness Detection  API, we’ve improved the security on our FinTech platform for user verification during transactions. Our Vulnerability to fraud due to identification errors has already reduced by 98% within just six weeks of integrating these APIs. This new process has helped us provide an amazing user experience. Kudos to Arya AI team for ground breaking technology that is making a real good impact on our business.
Sagar Singhal
Co-founder & CEO
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
Appreciate the support we got from Arya in Seamless processing lakhs of API hits daily. Arya's team expertise provides for excellent guidance and recommendations to help the process for large scale integrations. we were able to make this go live in a record time of nearly a month. The quality of the work and unwavering dedication brought to the table by Deekshith and the team is much appreciated.
Shammir Kapoor
SVP Business Operations, TATA AIG General Insurance
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
Working with Arya.ai has provided MSIG Life with great support. Their AI applications have been integrated into our operations, addressing key challenges with production-ready models that have made a significant impact. Arya.ai's AI capabilities have helped us enhance our processes, improve security, and increase efficiency across our workflows.
Deekshith and his team have been responsive and have assisted us in streamlining our operations and enhancing the customer experience, enabling us to scale effectively.
Michael Kohan
Head of Digital Solutions
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
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A Comprehensive Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Document Fraud Detection API 

Organizations and financial institutions depend heavily on the authenticity and integrity of documents—be they identification papers, financial records, or regulatory filings. A Document Fraud Detection API leverages deep learning and advanced technologies like computer vision and natural language processing. 

Not only does this automate and increase the precision of tampering detection, but it also streamlines the document management workflows. The API is particularly helpful for financial institutions where complying with regulatory requirements is crucial. 

Features of a Good Document Fraud Detection API

1. Proactive Fraud Prevention

With the power of predictive analytics and anomaly detection algorithms, our API identifies suspicious patterns early on. This proactive stance helps avert fraudulent activities before they infiltrate critical workflows. The AI API assigns risk scores, and triggers alters based on the severity of the fraud. 

2. Heat Map Analysis for Tampered Areas

By applying advanced image processing and computer vision techniques, the API generates a visual “heat map” overlay that highlights areas with potential irregularities. Whether it’s a forged signature, altered watermark, or manipulated seal, these highlighted sections guide manual reviewers directly to the highest-risk portions of the document. This granularity not only accelerates the review process but also improves the accuracy of fraud detection efforts.

3. Versatile Document Type Recognition

From passports and driver’s licenses to invoices, contracts, and regulatory filings, our API seamlessly classifies and verifies a wide array of document types. Through its deep learning models, it learns the intricacies of different formats, languages, and security features. This versatility makes it an invaluable asset for organizations dealing with a diverse document landscape, ensuring that no matter what type of paperwork you receive, verification remains swift and accurate.

4. Workflow Automation & Integration

Our Document Fraud Detection API integrates effortlessly into existing systems and workflows. With easy-to-use APIs and SDKs, it automates routine verification tasks, dramatically cutting down on manual checks. High-confidence approvals and rejections occur in real-time, while only suspicious cases are escalated to human experts. This “human-in-the-loop” model strikes the perfect balance—streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and freeing your team to focus on complex decision-making.

How Arya AI’s Deepfake Detection API Works

  1. Submit Document: Businesses or individuals upload documents. End-users of those businesses benefit automatically.
  2. AI Analysis: Our advanced models detect tampering and forgeries instantly.
  3. Instant Results: Businesses get actionable fraud reports; customers and individuals enjoy faster approvals.
  4. Integrate & Act: Use the insights for approvals, onboarding, and identity checks. Individuals can verify their personal documents directly.

Benefits of Using a Document Fraud Detection API

1. Accuracy and Efficiency

Manual inspection can be slow and prone to errors. By automating the detection of subtle anomalies, our Document Fraud Detection API ensures greater accuracy at scale. This precision dramatically reduces the likelihood of costly oversights and the time-consuming back-and-forth often associated with manual verifications.

2. Time-Saving

High-volume verification tasks that previously took hours or days can now be completed within minutes. Whether you’re onboarding new clients, reviewing claims, or processing applications, time-to-decision is significantly shortened. This speed not only boosts productivity but also enhances the end-user experience.

3. Better Decision Making

Armed with reliable, data-driven insights, your team can make more informed decisions. The API highlights unusual patterns and provides risk scores, giving you a clear understanding of a document’s authenticity and reducing your exposure to fraud-related losses.

4. Superior Experience

Customers and stakeholders benefit from faster turnaround times and improved trust. By automating routine checks, organizations can focus on delivering high-quality services, improving satisfaction, and strengthening long-term relationships.

Applications of Document Fraud Detection AI API

A document fraud detection API can be used in multiple contexts: 

1. Financial Services and Banking

  • Onboarding and Account Opening: Banks and fintech companies use document fraud detection APIs to validate government-issued IDs (e.g., driver’s licenses, passports) during remote account setups. This reduces the risk of onboarding fraudulent customers and helps meet KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) requirements.
  • Loan Applications and Credit Checks: Mortgage lenders, credit unions, and microlenders can automatically detect manipulated financial statements or altered employment letters, enabling them to spot suspicious borrowers early and avoid issuing high-risk loans.

2. Insurance Industry

  • Claims Processing: Insurance providers leverage fraud detection APIs to examine supporting documents—such as medical records, repair invoices, or accident reports—swiftly identifying inconsistencies or digital tampering. This helps prevent fraudulent payouts and speeds up legitimate claim approvals.
  • Policy Underwriting: APIs can verify the authenticity of documents submitted during the underwriting process, ensuring that customers are who they claim to be and that provided documentation (e.g., proof of home ownership or vehicle registration) is legitimate.

3. E-Commerce and Online Marketplaces

  • Seller Verification: Marketplaces use fraud detection APIs to authenticate business licenses, tax documents, and identity proofs for sellers, deterring fraudsters and increasing consumer trust.
  • High-Value Transactions: For online sellers dealing in luxury goods, electronics, or collectibles, document validation ensures that buyers and sellers are legitimate and reduces the risk of chargebacks or loss.

4. Travel and Hospitality

  • Remote Guest Check-Ins: Hotels, rental car agencies, and vacation rental platforms can leverage these APIs to verify driver’s licenses, passports, or national ID cards when guests book online, ensuring that no fraudulent identities are used to access services or properties.

5. Gig Economy and Workforce Verification

  • Remote Hiring: Freelance platforms and remote job portals can validate applicant documents—résumés, qualification certificates, IDs—to ensure authenticity before onboarding new talent.
  • Compliance in Regulated Professions: Healthcare staffing companies, legal consultation platforms, and other professional services marketplaces can verify professional licenses and certifications to prevent impersonation and ensure compliance.

In all of these scenarios, document fraud detection APIs streamline compliance checks, protect against fraudulent activities, and enhance trust. By seamlessly integrating into existing workflows, these tools provide organizations with a proactive approach to identity verification, financial risk management, and regulatory adherence.

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