is it safe to share a scanned copy of my international passport to the any recruiting agency? [duplicate]

1. Is it safe to send scanned copy of passport?
2. What can someone do with a scanned copy of my passport?
3. Is it safe to provide a copy of passport?
4. Is it OK to send picture of passport?
5. Is it OK to send copy of passport via email?
6. How do I get a scanned copy of my passport?
7. What do I do if my passport number is stolen?
8. Do landlords need a copy of your passport?
9. Is it safe to share visa copy?
10. Who can certify a copy of passport?
11. Is it illegal to make color copy of passport?
12. Should passport number be kept private?

Is it safe to send scanned copy of passport?

4 Answers. Yes - it does increase the risk of identity theft, however for most successful identity thefts, the attacker would need various other bits of information as well. The best way to think of it is that every piece of information about you an attacker has, the less effort he has to expend to impersonate you.

What can someone do with a scanned copy of my passport?

But to answer your question, yes. With passport data, it would be possible to commit identity theft, open credit cards, impersonate you. It, like your DL and your Birth Cert, should be protected at all times. Just as a note: someone having JUST your passport # alone is not as big a risk as many people think.

Is it safe to provide a copy of passport?

Providing your passport number or showing your passport is probably not that risky. However, providing someone a copy of your passport with all your personal details could be, especially if there are no measures in place to protect that information.

Is it OK to send picture of passport?

No. There really is very little information on a photo copy of a passport. Name, picture, no home address, no SS number, etc. Send it.

Is it OK to send copy of passport via email?

If you need to send a scanned copy of your passport, don't attach it directly to the email message itself. If you do so, the file sits permanently on the recipient's inbox and you won't have any control if it will get deleted or not.

How do I get a scanned copy of my passport?

How to scan:

1. Hold your passport open at the photo page (showing your photo and personal details).
2. Hold your phone above the photo page, so your phone camera can see it.
3. Line up the arrows on your phone screen with the Machine-Readable Zone (MRZ) to complete the scan. Capture your photo and the MRZ.

What do I do if my passport number is stolen?

Call us toll-free at 1-877-487-2778 (TTY 1-888-874-7793). If you want to apply for a new passport, you'll have to also fill out the paper Form DS-64 to turn in with your application.

Do landlords need a copy of your passport?

Landlords and agents are legally required to check the immigration status of any adult occupiers before they rent out a property. This is called a right to rent check. You can show a passport or residence document to pass the check. ... If you don't have a passport, you have to provide 2 alternative documents instead.

Is it safe to share visa copy?

Don't Share It. When it comes to the dangers of oversharing information through social media, Twitter and Facebook come to most people's minds.

Who can certify a copy of passport?

The following professional person or authority can certify documents: Notary public. Justice of the Peace. Embassy Official.

Is it illegal to make color copy of passport?

c) A b&w copy is legal but not a colour one! "It is illegal to photocopy a passport or driving licence". ... "It is illegal to photocopy a passport or driving licence".

Should passport number be kept private?

You have a right to privacy under the Constitution of India. If your personal data is shared without your knowledge and consent, you can seek remedy for any damages caused. Your information (including any sensitive financial information) should be kept secure in accordance with the Information Technology Act.