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Information to help Register Your Unique Username & Password and to become a verified User/Client with STS Short Term Service – International Website, and to Log in and use the features of your secure My Account during the term of your selected advertising option.
- Once you have registered your username and password, log in to your “My Account” to Upload Your Selfie Photo Holding the passport or your driver’s licence as used on the form with certification the Selfie holding either passport or driver licence is a true copy of original document.
- Property Owner/Manager or Real Estate Agent
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The Statutory Declaration: Identity and Property Authority Refers to Form PDF for Property owners or agents listing property for offer to occupy on short or long term, buy or lease.
- Potential Guest/Tenant/Renter or buyer to occupy, buy or lease properties advertised.
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The Identity Verification & Property Access Agreement. Refers to Form PDF for Potential guest/Tenant/Renter or buyer to occupy, buy or lease properties advertised on STS Short Term Service
Benefits by using a Driver’s Licence or Passport with a selfie check:
An ID check with a selfie (often called “liveness verification”) for STS Short Term Service advertising offers significant benefits for both the platform and its users. In the context of short-term rentals or services, this process helps to ensure the person creating the ad is the same person listed on the official document.
1. Fraud Prevention and “Liveness” While a photo of an ID alone can be stolen or found online, a selfie check proves the person is physically present.
- Matches the ID: AI or manual reviewers compare the selfie to the photo on the Licence/Passport to ensure they match.
- Deters Scammers: Fraudsters typically use stolen IDs. They cannot easily bypass a real-time selfie requirement, which significantly reduces “fake host” or “bait-and-switch” advertisements.
2. Built-in Trust and Credibility
- Verified Status: Once verified, your profile and or listing can display a “Verified” status. This gives potential guests or clients the confidence to book, knowing they are dealing with a real, vetted individual.
- Safety for Both Parties: It creates a digital trail. If an issue occurs during the service, the identity of the advertiser is already on file.
3. Compliance and Security
Using high-standard documents like a Driver’s Licece or Passport helps ensure the data is robust.
Legal Standards: Platforms like STS Short Term Service, use these checks to comply with KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) regulations, which are becoming standard for any platform involving financial transactions.
Tips for a Successful Check :
- Lighting: Ensure you are in a well-lit room with no glare on the ID card.
- Legibility: All text on the ID (especially the expiry date and ID number) must be clear and not blurry.
- No Filters: Do not use any photo filters on your selfie; the AI needs to see your natural facial features to match them to the ID.