Trust is everything in the world of finance. As fintech firms reshape how consumers and businesses manage their finances, user screening has become critical for detecting and preventing fraud, money laundering, and other illicit financial activities. Without putting proper screening measures in place, fintechs risk falling prey to fraud and suffering financial losses.

In this article, we will explore the importance of user screening and how fintechs can take advantage of Dojah's User Screening solution to further bolster their digital security and keep bad actors away from their services.

What is User Screening?

User screening is the process of verifying and validating the identity and background of users before allowing them to access financial services or products. It involves conducting thorough checks on various aspects such as personal information, financial history, and risk assessment.

The main objective of user screening is to identify potential risks and prevent fraudulent activities by screening users across different identity data points.

The Importance of User Screening for Fintech Providers

Here are some reasons why user screening is important for fintech service providers.

Enhances Security

User screening enhances the security of your business and users. Fintech providers process sensitive information and transactions worth vast amounts of money, making them a prime target for cybercriminals. Security breaches could lead to the theft of sensitive information, fraud, and other malicious activities. User screening helps fintech providers to identify and weed out potentially harmful users before they cause any damage.

Helps with Regulatory Compliance

There are certain regulations that players in the financial services sector comply with to protect themselves and their users. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws, Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations, and other compliance requirements require fintech providers to verify identities and perform robust risk assessments. User screening makes it easier for fintech providers to comply with these regulations and avoid hefty penalties.

Reduces Risk of Fraud

Risk assessment is a vital part of the financial services sector. Through user screening, fintech providers can quickly identify and mitigate risks associated with users' activities and transactions. By keeping bad actors away from their service, fintech providers can focus on their core mission of providing financial services that their customers rely on.

Protects Brand Reputation

A positive reputation is everything in business. For fintech providers, it directly affects the number of clients they can onboard and retain. User screening helps protect a business's reputation by helping them keep bad actors away and stay compliant. This ensures that services remain reliable, which boosts users' trust and loyalty.

Secure Your Fintech With Dojah's User Screening API

The User Screening API allows businesses to screen users through AML checks and personal data points such as phone numbers, emails, and IP addresses to help verify their identities. It gives businesses seamless access to an aggregate of user screening data and provides an overall risk score from 0 to 100. The risk score indicates the likelihood that a screened user is fraudulent.

Instead of screening uses across these individual data points, the API optimizes the screening process and combines the results from the data points. This increases the efficiency and accessibility of the process and provides businesses with an improved screening experience.

The API's features are:

• Email Verification: It validates the format and existence of an email address by checking domain details such as accounts registered with the email, email breaches, date created, and expiration.
• Phone Number Verification: It verifies phone numbers' authenticity by checking their format, carrier, country of registration, and whether they are active and reachable.
• IP Address Analysis: It can analyze a user's IP address to determine its geolocation, proxy usage, or association with suspicious or malicious activities.
• AML Check: It can cross-reference user data against government watchlists, sanctions lists, or other regulatory databases to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Sign up to get started with the API. Visit the documentation to learn more about the API and how it works. Contact us if you have any questions or require assistance.