How to Launch and Scale a Startup with Zero Funding

Building a startup is challenging. Just ask the founders of Seamfix, who went from bootstrapped beginnings with less than a hundred dollars in Lagos, Nigeria, to a global company without any external funding, This is precisely what I was about to explore as I eagerly joined a Zoom call, ready for a candid conversation with […]

Face Match: The AI-Powered Solution for Identity Verification

This explainer essay will examine how our Face Match service works and its benefits for various industries, including telecoms, fintech, banking, and more. We’ll show you how our service can help your business save time, reduce errors, and prevent fraud, all while providing a seamless and user-friendly experience for your customers. Say Hello to Face […]

Perform Liveness Detection Tests and Face Match Verification with Seamfix Verify

Traditional identity verification methods, such as passwords and PINs, are no longer enough as they’re easily bypassed by fraudsters, who can use stolen or fake credentials to access user accounts and data. In this article, we’ll explain how liveness detection and face match technology work and how to integrate them into your business operations seamlessly.  […]

Background Cleanup: Get High-Quality Images for Identity Verification

Background cleanup is the process of removing distractions from images, ensuring the focus remains on the subject. With Seamfix Verify’s background cleanup service, you can confidently submit or get clear pictures for image validation and user onboarding.  Here’s how it works in this detailed guide.   Image Validation for Identity Verification Image validation is essential […]

Face Recognition: How to Improve Your Customer Experience

Instead of struggling to remember passwords, I prefer a simple tap on a button that enables my phone to scan my face and grant me access to an application. Facial recognition technology makes this a reality, enabling identity verification as quickly as a glance. Thankfully, millions of businesses are embracing this technology as it elevates […]

How Verified.africa helps Logistics Company, E-shop Africa to Verify Genuine Customers

I love shopping online. It’s easy, fast and convenient. However, these factors make e-commerce an enticing target for fraudsters seeking to exploit logistics and e-commerce vulnerabilities. The consequences are far-reaching, causing substantial financial losses to businesses and undermining customer trust. To combat this threat, Seamfix Verify (formerly verified.africa) offers a comprehensive suite of services that […]

How Fincra Uses Address Verification Service to Process Payments Securely

Overview Fincra, a prominent payments company, understands the importance of reliable address verification for their onboarding process, especially when dealing with loan services and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements. This case study explores how our address verification services empowered Fincra to overcome the hurdle of untraceable customers and ensure prompt, secure transactions.   The Challenge: […]

Why is Digital Identity Verification Important for African Startups?

ChatGPT, and artificial intelligence. Open Banking and Peer to Peer Trading. Africa’s digital economy is exploding, with startup funding at a record high. Yet, we must ask a fundamental question and address the elephant in the room. “How do we sustain a high-growth digital economy in a continent filled with digitally invisible people”?  According to […]

Ingressive Hackfest 2022: Verified’s API Takes Centre Stage

On the 12th of November, 2022, Verified.africa sponsored ‘Ingressive For Good’s Annual Hackfest event. This year’s theme was; No Techies Left Behind.  At Seamfix, we enable businesses to confirm their customers’ identities, eliminating e-fraud and identity theft. We also believe that every individual has a right to access equal opportunities regardless of background. This is […]