Sponsor wants my photo ID or Passport, is that normal? - GoFuckYourself.com

03-20-2009, 05:25 PM

This international herbal pill affiliate program wants me to send him a copy of my drivers license or a copy of my passport, plus a utility bill.

Is that normal or does that sound fishy to you?
I want to get my money (close to $1,000) but I dont want to get my identity stolen, and theyre overseas.

Ive never had to do that with an affiliate program before.

munki · 03-20-2009, 05:31 PM

Sometimes things need to be verified...

sortie · 03-20-2009, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teh ghey

This international herbal pill affiliate program wants me to send him a copy of my drivers license or a copy of my passport, plus a utility bill.

Is that normal or does that sound fishy to you?
I want to get my money (close to $1,000) but I dont want to get my identity stolen, and theyre overseas.

Ive never had to do that with an affiliate program before.

So they push products that absolutely don't work and lie like shit to make the
sale.......

Hmmmmmmmmm?

Yeah, send them all your shit after loading it into photoshop and making it totaly fake.

03-20-2009, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sortie

Yeah, send them all your shit after loading it into photoshop and making it totaly fake.

ohhh thats a GOOD idea! thanks!

sortie · 03-20-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by teh ghey

ohhh thats a GOOD idea! thanks!

Uhhh, just kidding about that.

Forging those documents might not go too well if caught.

sortie · 03-20-2009, 05:46 PM

Further :

Why didn't they ask for this when you joined?

Why ask only after they owe you money?

polish_aristocrat · 03-20-2009, 05:53 PM

what program? why can't you name them?

Sly · 03-20-2009, 06:05 PM

I've heard of this before.

I remember years ago... probably 10... a hosting company made me do the same thing.

After Shock Media · 03-20-2009, 06:07 PM

Why out the program? I have had numerous ones ask me to send in assorted tax forms after they owed me money and these could contain much more information than an ID or passport as far as identity theft goes.

Hell I can not even begin to count how many strangers in this country and others that have either seen my ID or passport.

SomeCreep · 03-20-2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sly

I've heard of this before.

I remember years ago... probably 10... a hosting company made me do the same thing.

Web hosts do that because they bill credit cards. Sponsors are way different. They don't need that info.

Ozarkz · 03-20-2009, 06:10 PM

The info on your ID and passport is nothing but your name and address

?????

Still seems a bit excessive..

After Shock Media · 03-20-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SomeCreep

Web hosts do that because they bill credit cards. Sponsors are way different. They don't need that info.

Nah adult sponsors would not have any damn reason what so ever to make sure someone is of age or find out who they have as sub contractors working for them whom they pay.

Wagerboy · 03-20-2009, 06:24 PM

seems fishy to me. I would NEVER send that info to get paid. Maybe trying not to pay you due to the hassle? I dont know. What program?

LoveSandra · 03-20-2009, 06:30 PM

this is fucked up.I wont wasted 10 sec to scaned my ID.Fuck that shit.There are thousand of sponsors out there.More good, i may add.

03-20-2009, 06:42 PM

My question is why does a sponsor need to know how much you pay for water and garbage and if you're behind on it or not, to send you a pay check?

03-20-2009, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wagerboy

seems fishy to me. I would NEVER send that info to get paid. Maybe trying not to pay you due to the hassle? I dont know. What program?

4rx.com

...789

Wagerboy · 03-20-2009, 07:06 PM

I dont know man, never heard of them but it doesnt seem right. Have you asked them why?

rowan · 03-20-2009, 07:25 PM

Ask if you can black out parts of the information and/or add a watermark (eg superimpose something like "PROOF OF ID DOCUMENTS FOR <company_name> NOT FOR ANY OTHER USE" at 50% opacity over it)

I had to send in a scan of my credit card and licence to theplanet in order for them to provision a new server. At the time I was a little surprised since I'd already been a client for over a year. I blocked out part of the CC number and random bits of my licence.

RayBonga · 03-20-2009, 07:28 PM

I would never do it.

It's just like the epass bullshit. I don't really get the people that send their info.

03-20-2009, 09:14 PM

This is what theyre asking for:

WHAT YOU NEED TO SEND US

Identity Verification
We will need one Photo ID from the following list:

* Passport
* National ID card
* Driving License

Please note only copies of valid, up to date documents will be accepted.

Please provide a digital photograph or scanned copy that clearly displays:

* Document number
* No black / blurred portions (all details must be in focus and clearly legible)
* All four corners of the document
* Expiry / Issue Date
* Front and back of the ID card or license.

Address Verification
We will need one copy of one of the following:

* Utility Bill
* Bank / Credit card statement
* Tax Bill
* Home / Motor Insurance certificate
* Rental agreement
* Telephone bill for a landline

Please note documents must be complete (no cropping), issued in the last three months, state your full name and residential address.

Regrettably, we are not able to accept one document to confirm both your identity and address.

Wagerboy · 03-20-2009, 09:23 PM

thats just stupid. Tell them to fucking pay you already. No blacked out portions? Hmmmm

03-20-2009, 09:25 PM

yeah I just pulled my links. Maybe theyre totally legit but I've never had an affilate sponsor ever ask this from me.
Id rather lose almost $1,000 than be forever worried about losing a lot worse.

papill0n · 03-20-2009, 09:36 PM

wow that is a massive amount of info they want

03-20-2009, 09:42 PM

Tell them to send you the same information, to verify that you won't get fucked over and your identity/money stolen, see what they say.

wizzart · 03-21-2009, 03:53 AM

I would send them it but mask some parts :idea:

03-20-2009, 05:25 PM	#1
teh ghey Guest Posts: n/a	Affiliate program wants my photo ID or Passport, is that normal? This international herbal pill affiliate program wants me to send him a copy of my drivers license or a copy of my passport, plus a utility bill. Is that normal or does that sound fishy to you? I want to get my money (close to $1,000) but I dont want to get my identity stolen, and theyre overseas. Ive never had to do that with an affiliate program before. Last edited by teh ghey; 03-20-2009 at 05:27 PM..

03-20-2009, 05:31 PM	#2
munki Do Fun Shit. Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OC Posts: 13,393	Sometimes things need to be verified... __________________ “I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.” -Oscar Wilde

03-20-2009, 05:46 PM	#6
sortie Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,771	Further : Why didn't they ask for this when you joined? Why ask only after they owe you money? __________________

03-20-2009, 05:53 PM	#7
polish_aristocrat Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 40,377	what program? why can't you name them? __________________ I don't use ICQ anymore.

03-20-2009, 06:05 PM	#8
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03-20-2009, 06:07 PM	#9
After Shock Media It's coming look busy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn". Posts: 35,299	Why out the program? I have had numerous ones ask me to send in assorted tax forms after they owed me money and these could contain much more information than an ID or passport as far as identity theft goes. Hell I can not even begin to count how many strangers in this country and others that have either seen my ID or passport. __________________ [email protected] ICQ:135982156 AIM: Aftershockmed1a MSN: [email protected]

03-20-2009, 06:10 PM	#11
Ozarkz So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,377	The info on your ID and passport is nothing but your name and address ????? Still seems a bit excessive..

03-20-2009, 06:24 PM	#13
Wagerboy Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,290	seems fishy to me. I would NEVER send that info to get paid. Maybe trying not to pay you due to the hassle? I dont know. What program? __________________ The Main Program That Makes Me Fucking Money!! Teens Getting Pounded

03-20-2009, 06:30 PM	#14
LoveSandra So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Just Blow Me Posts: 10,551	this is fucked up.I wont wasted 10 sec to scaned my ID.Fuck that shit.There are thousand of sponsors out there.More good, i may add.

03-20-2009, 06:42 PM	#15
Killswitch - BANNED FOR LIFE Guest Posts: n/a	My question is why does a sponsor need to know how much you pay for water and garbage and if you're behind on it or not, to send you a pay check?

03-20-2009, 07:06 PM	#17
Wagerboy Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,290	I dont know man, never heard of them but it doesnt seem right. Have you asked them why? __________________ The Main Program That Makes Me Fucking Money!! Teens Getting Pounded

03-20-2009, 07:25 PM	#18
rowan Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	Ask if you can black out parts of the information and/or add a watermark (eg superimpose something like "PROOF OF ID DOCUMENTS FOR <company_name> NOT FOR ANY OTHER USE" at 50% opacity over it) I had to send in a scan of my credit card and licence to theplanet in order for them to provision a new server. At the time I was a little surprised since I'd already been a client for over a year. I blocked out part of the CC number and random bits of my licence.

03-20-2009, 07:28 PM	#19
RayBonga too cool for highschool Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: East side, West side, Worldwide! Posts: 12,164	I would never do it. It's just like the epass bullshit. I don't really get the people that send their info.

03-20-2009, 09:14 PM	#20
teh ghey Guest Posts: n/a	This is what theyre asking for: WHAT YOU NEED TO SEND US Identity Verification We will need one Photo ID from the following list: * Passport * National ID card * Driving License Please note only copies of valid, up to date documents will be accepted. Please provide a digital photograph or scanned copy that clearly displays: * Document number * No black / blurred portions (all details must be in focus and clearly legible) * All four corners of the document * Expiry / Issue Date * Front and back of the ID card or license. Address Verification We will need one copy of one of the following: * Utility Bill * Bank / Credit card statement * Tax Bill * Home / Motor Insurance certificate * Rental agreement * Telephone bill for a landline Please note documents must be complete (no cropping), issued in the last three months, state your full name and residential address. Regrettably, we are not able to accept one document to confirm both your identity and address.

03-20-2009, 09:23 PM	#21
Wagerboy Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,290	thats just stupid. Tell them to fucking pay you already. No blacked out portions? Hmmmm __________________ The Main Program That Makes Me Fucking Money!! Teens Getting Pounded

03-20-2009, 09:25 PM	#22
teh ghey Guest Posts: n/a	yeah I just pulled my links. Maybe theyre totally legit but I've never had an affilate sponsor ever ask this from me. Id rather lose almost $1,000 than be forever worried about losing a lot worse.

03-20-2009, 09:36 PM	#23
papill0n Unregistered Abuser Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 15,547	wow that is a massive amount of info they want

03-20-2009, 09:42 PM	#24
Killswitch - BANNED FOR LIFE Guest Posts: n/a	Tell them to send you the same information, to verify that you won't get fucked over and your identity/money stolen, see what they say.

03-21-2009, 03:53 AM	#25
wizzart scriptmaster Industry Role: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Serbia Posts: 5,237	I would send them it but mask some parts :idea: