Identity verification services usually combine document reading with something like a video selfie, which provides 1) a liveness check (you are a real person) and 2) a match against the digital image data that was read.
Is it possible to fool? Like anything it is a trade-off. Acceptable security for an acceptable cost. Hopefully it fulfills your security requirements and you saved a physical visit.
Is it possible to fool? Like anything it is a trade-off. Acceptable security for an acceptable cost. Hopefully it fulfills your security requirements and you saved a physical visit.