Photo of passport stolen, what do u reckon I do in this situation?
Posted by AdvertisingSmart4037@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 14 comments
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helpnxt@reddit
I'd just carry on and ignore it. There ain't much info on a passport that they can do anything with, like oh no they have your name and passport number...
AdvertisingSmart4037@reddit (OP)
So Im in the clear?
Icy_Mixture1482@reddit
Date of birth, place of birth.
Uploading a photo of my passport was enough for me to open a bank account.
terryjuicelawson@reddit
They'd need an address and some other things, I don't think a passport photo would be enough to tie someone physically and get credit somehow, say. Especially in a different country to the holder.
AdvertisingSmart4037@reddit (OP)
So Im in the clear?
helpnxt@reddit
You also had to confirm your address.
terryjuicelawson@reddit
Replace what, you still have the actual passport right?
AdvertisingSmart4037@reddit (OP)
yes I have physical possession of the passport
terryjuicelawson@reddit
If all someone has is a photo I am confused what you think they are going to do about it, or what they could do that would be resolved by you replacing it anyway.
flipflopcuntflaps@reddit
Just write to the passport office for advice. If they have other details of yours you could become a victim of ID theft although the chance is slim.
Best to make them aware for their own investigations and so there's a log of it for yourself. Keep a copy of all the letters you send.
AdvertisingSmart4037@reddit (OP)
tried the webchat and all they say is replace your passport if you like nothing else. I also talked to action fraud and they say im probably at low risk but recommended monitoring credit I also did apply for cifas just incase.
baronsameday@reddit
What do you think they can do with photos of your passport?
Itchy-Book402@reddit
Have you not seen the movie Parasite?
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