Fake Id

Guidance on pub ID seizures

22-Apr-2010 By John Harrington

Essex police have issued guidance for pubs on seizing ID that's used fraudulently to try to buy alcohol underage. It comes amid growing confusion...

Moves to clarify fake ID seizure welcomed

24-Mar-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

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One in five use fake ID

03-Feb-2010 By Martyn Leek, M&C Report

One in five teenagers have purchased fake ID over the internet in a bid to buy alcohol, a new survey has claimed.

Couple jailed for running fake ID factory

23-Apr-2009 By John Harrington

A couple have been jailed for running a "factory" producing fake ID used by youngsters to buy alcohol, in a landmark prosecution. Adrian Holmes and...

Police to arrest fake ID users

24-Sep-2008 By Ewan Turney

Police in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire have warned they will arrest teenagers using fake or false ID to gain access to pubs and clubs. The move will be...

Police urged to act on fake ID

10-Jul-2008 By Matt Eley Matt

A pubco boss has urged police to take more action against youngsters using fake ID to try and get into pubs. Staff at Kai's Bar in Louth,...

Faking It

18-Oct-2007

Last month industry watchdog the Portman Group announced that it would stop distributing its own proof-of-age cards.It cited falling demand as the...

Prosecute kids who try it on

14-Dec-2006

It has to be recognised that Governments do not like to be seen to be punishing children - it is not "politically correct". This may explain why the...

MPs call for action against fake IDs

07-Dec-2006 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u

An MP is calling for Government action against firms that produce realistic-looking fake ID cards used by youngsters to buy alcohol in pubs. Linda...

MA shows ease of obtaining fake IDs

27-Oct-2006 By John Harrington

An MA investigation has shown how easy it is to order realistic-looking fake ID from the internet. Last week trade leaders hit out at the fake ID...

Fake ID youths locked in pub

12-Oct-2006 By Tony Halstead

A licensee locked more than 20 teenagers in the downstairs bar of his pub and telephoned police after suspecting the youngsters were carrying fake ID...