A method includes obtaining, by a processing device from an optical sensor of a mobile device, an image of an object. The method further includes processing, by the processing device, the image to identify the object in the image. Processing the image includes calculating at least one of a distance map or a reflection pattern. Processing the image further includes comparing the calculated distance map or the calculated reflection pattern with a known distance map or a known reflection pattern to determine whether the image contains a spoof or a real object. The method further includes obtaining, by the processing device from the image, data including a biometric characteristic of the user. The method further includes sending, by the processing device to a third party computing device, data including at least the biometric characteristic.