Automated phone verification, PayPal style
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 1:39 pm
It's been a good long while since I had the urge to be verified on PayPal, but since an increasing number of clients insist on using that payment method, I figure it is a good thing to have accomplished.
Anyway, the last time I checked it the requirements for verification was a fax containing personal info like a drivers licence, citizenship and/or various business credentials. But after a quick check of it today, all that is required is a simple automated phone call, and how this process works is what is intriguing to me.
I submit a form, and on the next page it had a 4-digit number which I was instructed enter on my phone once I got the call recording. 5 seconds after the page was finished loading, I got the call, entered the number, and then presto, the female recorded voice said I am verified.
I did some Googling on how one could sign up for a business service like this, since I think this is a great little security feature for a site of mine, and also something that could be offered to clients, but I couldn't find anything.
Anyone know where one could find out some info about this service, or one like it? Spanks in advanced.
Anyway, the last time I checked it the requirements for verification was a fax containing personal info like a drivers licence, citizenship and/or various business credentials. But after a quick check of it today, all that is required is a simple automated phone call, and how this process works is what is intriguing to me.
I submit a form, and on the next page it had a 4-digit number which I was instructed enter on my phone once I got the call recording. 5 seconds after the page was finished loading, I got the call, entered the number, and then presto, the female recorded voice said I am verified.
I did some Googling on how one could sign up for a business service like this, since I think this is a great little security feature for a site of mine, and also something that could be offered to clients, but I couldn't find anything.
Anyone know where one could find out some info about this service, or one like it? Spanks in advanced.