RFP Checklist for Interview Fraud Detection Tools (Must Have vs Nice to Have)

Not all interview fraud detection tools are built the same. Some only record interviews. Others detect real identity and behavioral anomalies in real time.

This checklist helps Talent, HR, Compliance and Procurement teams evaluate vendors with clarity and confidence.

Why This Checklist Matters

Interview fraud today includes:

• Identity impersonation

• Deepfake face and voice masking

• Proxy interviewers answering on someone else’s behalf

• Real-time AI answer prompting

Most tools claim they fight “cheating”, but many simply observe, not detect.

For example, a survey found that 59% of managers suspect candidates of using AI to misrepresent themselves in an interview, and 31% reported interviewing a candidate who was later revealed as an imposter.

Traditional video-recording/monitoring tools that only observe (don’t actively verify identity or behaviour) are becoming inadequate.

Part 1: Must-Have Capabilities

These features are non-negotiable. If a vendor cannot provide these, the tool will not protect your hiring process.

1. Real-Time Identity Consistency Verification

Confirms that the person interviewing is the same person who:

• Applied

• Submitted documents

• Passed prior screens

Look for:

• Face match during session

• Multiple face detection alerts

• Detection of camera obstructions or synthetic overlays

2. Voice and Speech Authenticity Analysis

The tool should detect:

• Voice modulation filtering

• Synthetic voice patterns

• Unnatural absence of noise or breathing cues

3. Live Behavior and Interaction Pattern Monitoring

Not just facial detection. The system should flag:

• Answering speed irregularities

• Prompted or coached pauses

• Off-screen gaze direction

4. Integration with Zoom, Teams and Google Meet

Native or API based.
No browser hacks.
No “screen recording workaround”.
Direct integration ensures reliability and auditability.

5. Structured Evidence Logging for Audits and Legal Defense

This is critical for:

• Disputes

• Vendor escalations

• Compliance reviews

Must include:

• Timestamped flags

• Interview transcripts

• System rationale labels

• Review notes

6. Privacy, Consent and Jurisdiction-Aware Compliance

Must support:

• US (EEOC + State AI Autonomy Laws)

• EU GDPR + AI Act

• UK ICO standards

• India DPDP Act

Ask:

Does the tool inform candidates and store consent logs?

If not, legal risk is severe.

Part 2: Nice-to-Have Capabilities

Useful but not required for first deployment.

A. Automated Scorecard Generation

Creates structured evidence of performance and fit.

B. ATS Sync and Candidate Profile Auto-Updates

Reduces admin load and improves interviewer consistency.

C. AI Real-Time Coaching for Interviewers

Ensures fairness of evaluation, not candidate assistance.

D. Pattern Analytics Across Multiple Interviews

Detects agency-run fraud rings and repeat personas.

RFP Question Script

Use these during vendor calls:

Red Flags to Watch For in Vendors

If you cannot defend the detection logic, your legal risk increases.

Final Procurement Decision Flow

1. Confirm legal compliance

2. Confirm real-time identity verification

3. Confirm audit logging

4. Evaluate accuracy and false-positive handling

5. Integrate with ATS and video platform

6. Train recruiters

7. Deploy in a staged rollout

This is a security control, not a convenience tool.