Identity Document Scams
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Identity Document Scams
Overview
Identity document scams, including fraudulent international driver’s licenses and passports, are prevalent online. Legitimate documents are only issued by recognized authorities and must accompany a valid, government-issued ID.
International Driver's Licenses
Genuine international driver’s licenses are merely translation aids for your existing driver’s license and are not valid independently. They cannot serve as identification because they aren’t issued by a government agency. Anyone presenting them as standalone IDs may be met with skepticism.
Fake Driver's Licenses
Online sellers offer counterfeit driver's licenses, but these rarely fool banks or authorities. Buyers frequently deceive themselves, risking legal trouble without accomplishing much.
Passports
Occasionally, outdated handwritten passports surface. Over 35 years ago, major countries stopped issuing these, though some less developed nations used them until around 2002. Today, they’re largely unacceptable, especially in banking, requiring machine-readable versions with digital features. Traveling internationally with such a passport is highly inadvisable.
Camouflage Passports
Camouflage passports are unofficial documents that mimic real passports, often from defunct countries like Rhodesia. Once used to open accounts in offshore banks, they’re now easily identified and likely to raise red flags. Carrying one, especially in a sensitive situation, could attract unwanted attention from authorities or even result in arrest.
Traveling Smart
Avoiding trouble means using legitimate documents. If you need a second passport, obtaining one through legal channels, complete with residency cards and valid licenses, is crucial.
Fantasy Passports
These passports, issued by fictitious entities like "Hutt River," are essentially novelty items. They might trick an untrained eye but are widely recognized as invalid. Some people use them for entry visas in countries with lax policies, yet this is a risky strategy. Reliable travel requires valid documentation from recognized countries.
Conclusion
Using fake or novelty passports is not only risky but also largely ineffective. Stick to obtaining and using legitimate identity documents to avoid complications and ensure safe international travel.
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