What should I do after accidentally sending my passport picture to a scammer?

Nov 17, 2020
4 years ago
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Hi everyone. I have a question but not about visa.

So I stupidly sent my passport picture to a scammer because it was mainly for work purpose but apparently it was a lie.

I cant unsend email, so what should i do? 😩😩

I am worried if they use my details to scam others 😩😩🤦‍♂️
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A user expressed concern after mistakenly sending their passport picture to a scammer under the guise of a job opportunity. They seek advice on steps to take to prevent any potential misuse of their information, prompting responses from others discussing scam recognition, identity theft fears, and emphasizing the importance of contacting the police and the embassy.
Nick *******
You probably just helped him sell your info to a backpacker who wants to teach online to avoid having to go home. Likely photoshopped to change the name. I wouldn't worry too much. 😅
Kool *******
@Casey ****
, contact your embassy, and tell them what happened, and also file a complaint with the police. At the very least if they do use your details for something, this will give you documentation that they stole your identity. It is very important that you contact your embassy at the very least.
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@Kool ******
i already did. I hope nothing bad will happen 🥺
Steve *******
@Casey ****
This is the only answer you need.
Dominik **********
You’ll soon find a Fake passport, license and so on at Khao San Rd to purchase it back 😂
Shell *****
Casey, Was it for an English Teaching job or internship?
Shell *****
Perhaps advice from the police where you currently are and/or in Canada and possibly a new passport.
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@Michelle *********
for work in Canada🥺 as a receptionist in hotel.
Scott **********
@Casey ****
I am Canadian what province is the scammer living in? I ask because some provinces have their own provincial police force while others depend on the federal police. It can even come down to city by city. I live in a large city with its own police force but some suburbs depend on the national police as we do not have a provincial one in my province.
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@Casey ****
oh ok, I’m so sorry to hear this. I’ve seen a scammer targeting people travelling to Thailand for English teaching jobs, just thought it might be the same one.
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@Michelle *********
i dont know what to do now... im worried if he uses my data for a fraud
Barry ********
Dont worry about it.

Thats exactly how they scam you.

Fuck em
Terary **********
I really wouldn't worry too much about it. Canada is likely to have identity checks so if someone else uses your details to get a job, the fraud will be discovered. Not likely people will try something like that in Canada. The probability of you and some fraudster applying for same job in the same country are very slim.

However, you will want to get official record, police report or similar. Getting a new passport maybe a good idea.

One issue that may arise, if the fraudster gains employment in the same country as you, then you may have financial troubles, taxes, credit etc.

If you have documentation that you reported your identity things were mishandled (police report, new passport) it maybe useful in the unlikely event you will have to prove your identity information was mishandled.

But ultimately the world is a big place with many people the likelihood you will cross paths with the fraudster is slim.
Barry ********
Fuck them Casey
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@Barry *******
howwww🤦‍♂️🥺
Barry ********
Just forget about it.
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@Barry *******
they got my passport data, cv and transcript. I am so worried
Brian ********
@Casey ****
if you can apply for a new passport and inform your local passport office
Daniel *******
Do you think s/he will steal your identity? I don't think the info on your passport is enough.
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@Daniel ******
i sent my cv and transcript too🤦‍♂️🥺
Daniel *******
@Casey ****
credit card info?
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@Daniel ******
no luckily
Percy ********
How did you know he or she is a scammer
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