Which of the following is an example of an ID alteration?

• A. Photo editing
• B. Additions
• C. Name change
• D. Address update

Answer: (B)

An ID alteration happens when someone changes the information or content on a card in a way that isn’t authorized, effectively modifying what the document communicates about the holder. Adding something to the card fits this idea because it introduces new information or features that weren’t originally issued, altering the document’s contents and how it represents the person.

Official name changes or address updates are legitimate processes that update the record through proper channels, so they’re not considered unauthorized alterations. Photo editing changes the appearance of the image, which is a form of tampering but is typically treated as a separate category of fraud related to the pictured identity, rather than a straightforward alteration of the documented data.