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How do you get around Face ID or ID verification on websites? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by NarrativeBear@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Asking for recommendations in how you might be getting around ID verification on websites and online marketplaces?

I want to be able to use my local online marketplace, but I keep getting asked to provide ID verification or my ads for second hand items dont recieve as many views as a result?

Edit: when referring to online marketplaces I was referring to second hand marketplaces like Carrot, Kijiji, Craigslist, Facebook.

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[–] fancy_pants@reddthat.com 18 points 2 days ago (2 children)

What the fuck, id check on a classifieds site? There are fake photo-of-id generators online if you're not afraid to submit that. But it's crazy that something like that is checked at all.

[–] Malica@lemmy.zip 12 points 2 days ago

I really hope this pushes people back to Craigslist. The guy running that is a good dude.

[–] NarrativeBear@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Ya it's really starting piss me off as online marketplaces worked for years with no ID verification. Everyone just used online aliases and everyone was happy.

I keep getting nagged to verify so my account can reach more buyers and so sellers can see I am "real". Don't feel like uploading a drivers license or passport but I can't find a easy way around it. Unless I just stop using the site all together I suppose.