The Ultimate Fake Id Guide 2012 Version 9 -

The methods outlined in older guides are largely obsolete due to modern verification technology. Today, authentication relies less on the visual appearance of the card and more on data verification:

This was the era of the "swiping" test. Version 9 included scripts and software recommendations for encoding magnetic stripes (ISO 7811) so that the card would return the correct name and DOB when run through a standard credit card reader. The 2012 Landscape: Top States The Ultimate Fake Id Guide 2012 Version 9