KilgoreTrout Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 i tried to verify my account on facebook but i can't seem to able to upload a screenshot of my passport. to facebook every time i try i get the same message - "Sorry, something went wrong" i would be interested to know if any body else is having this problem. of course you can't inform them of the problem because they are 'black ops' just joking! and have no published email, phone or address. i might add that my account was squeaky clean with all information correct - i was just writing to my daughter then i was cut off and facebook said i had to be verified, which seems strange as they already verified me with my mobile no. k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipi Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Yeah I had the same problem. I opened another account with a different email address. Or just use line or skype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Giving fb a screenshot of your passport??? Hell no...I would never do that for any social chat site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saorsa Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I have never heard of FB asking for a scan of a passport. I wouldn't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saastrajaa Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Facebook has been having tons of problem like this lately. For instance, it won't let me change my phone number (I got a new cellphone)...every time I enter the new one (in the exact same format as the old), I get "please enter a valid phone number"...a friend, who got hacked, is unable to change her password, etc. It's not just you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatboy Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 yesterday i tried to post on thai visa and i got the same message OOPS SOMETHING WENT WRONG [5times] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n210mp Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I had the same problem up in the village in April. My FB account was locked and they wanted "verification" of my Passport to unlock my account which I do not normally carry around with me all this was because because my IP address had changed from a Pattaya area to an Issan one. The reason for locking me out was in my interests they said because my FB account could have been hijacked. I protested about the need for Passport verification explaining why I coulod not slip home to get it, they finished up accepting a copy of my Thai driver's licence that I had on my person which of course carries my passport number anyway. Recently FB has been under some criticism for the lack of security of FB accounts and maybe this sort of thing is one of the ways they are trying to improve their security Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Recently FB has been under some criticism for the lack of security of FB accounts and maybe this sort of thing is one of the ways they are trying to improve their security Sound more like some phishing scam than security ! I'd be extremely wary of anyone asking for a scan of passport why would they lock you out for just a change of IP address ? my IP changes about every 24 hours as the ISP auto refreshes their leases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooloomooloo Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 The only time I've uploaded my passport to a website was for an f/x account that I hold in the UK for the sole intention of transferring money to bank accounts in Thailand, which was expected due to the large amounts of cash involved. No other way around it due to money laundering legislation. Facebook? No way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KilgoreTrout Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) I had the same problem up in the village in April. My FB account was locked and they wanted "verification" of my Passport to unlock my account which I do not normally carry around with me all this was because because my IP address had changed from a Pattaya area to an Issan one. The reason for locking me out was in my interests they said because my FB account could have been hijacked. I protested about the need for Passport verification explaining why I coulod not slip home to get it, they finished up accepting a copy of my Thai driver's licence that I had on my person which of course carries my passport number anyway. Recently FB has been under some criticism for the lack of security of FB accounts and maybe this sort of thing is one of the ways they are trying to improve their security how did you contact facebook i think that would be useful for everybody as i couldn't find a way to contact them but i could if i had an account!!!???? Edited June 1, 2016 by KilgoreTrout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 A flame has been removed: 7) You will respect fellow members and post in a civil manner. No personal attacks, hateful or insulting towards other members, (flaming) Stalking of members on either the forum or via PM will not be allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantex Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 I've never been asked to and never would upload any passport etc details especially Facebook, you have no control where it could end up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dageurreotype Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Reading some of the comments it's little wonder many seem to be subject to phishing scams. Shocking. I wouldn't even give my real name let alone telephone number and ... Passport?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n210mp Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I had the same problem up in the village in April. My FB account was locked and they wanted "verification" of my Passport to unlock my account which I do not normally carry around with me all this was because because my IP address had changed from a Pattaya area to an Issan one. The reason for locking me out was in my interests they said because my FB account could have been hijacked. I protested about the need for Passport verification explaining why I coulod not slip home to get it, they finished up accepting a copy of my Thai driver's licence that I had on my person which of course carries my passport number anyway. Recently FB has been under some criticism for the lack of security of FB accounts and maybe this sort of thing is one of the ways they are trying to improve their security how did you contact facebook i think that would be useful for everybody as i couldn't find a way to contact them but i could if i had an account!!!???? I can't remember but it must have been through a link that they provided for the uploading of my Thai driving licence, then again I vaguely remember emailing them as well so maybe there is or was a contact or help service available. Sorry I cannot be more helpful What I did do was to photo my Thai driving licence with my Iphone then upload it to my Picture files on my laptop and then send it to them , as soon as they received it I was back on again. Whilst it sounded as though it was a scam and I complained bitterly to them they did do as they said after I "verified" my account with them so I think it was genuine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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