Facebook Marketplace ID Verification

FB must've done another update to make things worse. All of a sudden when I made a typical listing on Marketplace from my old main account that's all the way back from 2007 (I'm in the U.S) which Ive never had a problem with, the listing go through its normal review...Then you get "We've detected unusual activity on your account. Before you can sell an item on Marketplace, confirm your identity to help us make sure it's really you. Confirm your Identity." " Take Action on your listing". So they then want you to upload your ID, Passport etc". I'm used to them just banning marketplaces randomly for no reason saying you " violated their policies". Only other thing I've seen last year is they would do phone number verification, which is fine. But this new I.D thing must have started the past couple months.

Even when you delete the listing and remake another one, same thing. So You can't list and sell anymore. So, I have another aged account I bought last week from a Vendor on here that I haven't listed anything on Marketplace yet. I've been using it like advised with a Anti-Detect Browser. I listed first time today on the account, and Bam! Samething wanting ID Verification in order to list items. So I paid for that account for nothing and out money. This is just ridiculous to demand Gov't ID's in order to sell. I know from researching that the majority of people do not want to send in their Private info to Meta since who knows what could happen and could get hacked and you're info is stolen or they sell your info elsewhere.

Has anyone been able to bypass this or submit something like a fake/photoshopped ID with Name/Bday matching profile or anything else that the Meta A.I accepts so you can list and sell again? I've talked 1-2 vendors on here who will make one for you, but again, If I pay, and it does not work, I'm out money again once more. It's insane how Meta makes it so hard for people who sell daily and hurt their businesses. Every profile they've screwed me on in the past has had all 5 Star Ratings & Reviews.

It's been happening a lot lately. Meta's definitely tightened things up. The only real workaround I’ve seen work consistently is using legit ID that matches the profile. Some people are warming up fresh accounts slowly with normal activity before listing anything, which seems to help. Also, sticking to a clean IP and real phone number tied to the account's region can lower the chances of getting flagged right away. Not ideal, but way safer than gambling on fake docs.

Yeah, Facebook’s been getting ridiculous with all these new checks. I’ve had the same issue with ID verification even on accounts that were working fine before. It’s frustrating, especially when you’ve already put time and money into warming them up. Feels like they’re just making it harder for legit sellers to operate. Would love to hear if anyone found a workaround that actually sticks.

Facebook is tightening identity verification to control Marketplace.
Using fake documents can result in permanent account suspension, high risk.
It is recommended to use a pre-verified account, active naturally for a few weeks before posting for sale.

AirtightFan said:

Yeah, Facebook’s been getting ridiculous with all these new checks. I’ve had the same issue with ID verification even on accounts that were working fine before. It’s frustrating, especially when you’ve already put time and money into warming them up. Feels like they’re just making it harder for legit sellers to operate. Would love to hear if anyone found a workaround that actually sticks.

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It's unreal how they are banning & forcing real legit sellers to upload their Gov't ID's, but I see daily, tons of scammer listings & they're able to post listings on Marketplace with their " Facebook Member Since 2025" Brand New Scammer Profiles. How are they not flagged?

Maybe because you logged into your account from many different network IP addresses, Facebook suspected that your account was compromised and asked you to verify.

Submitting a fake or photoshopped ID is not a good idea.

Agency HLV said:

Maybe because you logged into your account from many different network IP addresses, Facebook suspected that your account was compromised and asked you to verify.

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This account is 18 years old. Never had an issue. I am using my Home ISP IP Address. Maybe because I started listing a little more items than usual lately is which I'm guessing flagged it. The other account I just bought On here from a Vendor last week is a 2015 Aged Profile. I used a Anti-Detect Browser w/ Residential US Proxy and First Time I listed an Item on Marketplace with it, it flagged it right away and Wants I.D...I have no idea how all these scammers I see daily with 2025 Profiles are freely able to list items on Marketplace and Real Sellers with Aged Profiles cannot.

You should not use fake ID cards, it makes your account easy to be locked. Have you tried calling Meta support?

Bamzix agency said:

You should not use fake ID cards, it makes your account easy to be locked. Have you tried calling Meta support?

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I am in the U.S...There is Zero Human Support. We cannot call anyone, No number, Email, Chat, nothing. Even on banned accounts that they randomly ban for no reason saying " You violated our policies" no way to review anymore. It's all A.I..No Human Help at All.

Logging in from multiple IP addresses may have led Facebook to suspect your account was compromised, prompting a verification request.

Facebook is tightening its Marketplace requirements for identity verification with real documents, and there's currently no legal way to bypass this requirement with a fake ID.

This has been happening for months and some accounts get hit and some don't, what I've noticed is warmed up and farmed accounts get hit a whole lot less. Test a bunch of sellers and you'll find some that work

Meta is making it difficult for consumers, because the current account price is very high, and the current meta algorithm is too crazy.

PrimexTime said:

Has anyone been able to bypass this or submit something like a fake/photoshopped ID with Name/Bday matching profile or anything else that the Meta A.I accepts so you can list and sell again?

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If you're using a fake ID → test it on a backup account first or negotiate with the vendor before paying in full.
If you're using a real account → warm it up properly and act like a real user before listing anything.
You can also try Facebook Shops (less likely to trigger ID verification compared to Marketplace).
Marketplace is starting to feel like a “KYC platform” now, so verification is almost unavoidable.

Requiring ID verification has become a common barrier, even for clean and long-standing accounts. The problem is that the verification system is unstable, often triggered randomly and without a clear way out, making it really difficult for users to do business. Think carefully before investing in a new account if you are not sure about the current verification mechanism, and if verification is required, prioritize maximum match and reliability in all details submitted.

Being asked to verify your ID to post a sale is no longer an isolated occurrence, even for old, clean accounts with a stable history. Systems are becoming more stringent in filtering out what they consider to be anomalous behavior, and it seems that reusing purchasing accounts or using anonymous browsers is also likely to be flagged. While this can be disruptive and costly, especially for serious traders, attempting to use fake IDs or altering information can easily result in a permanent lockout of all assets. In this situation, it is better to spread the risk across multiple accounts and always have a backup plan than to rely on a single source. Stability is increasingly dependent on the validity, consistency, and reliability of the account rather than age.

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Fake ID is a matter of luck, now FB's algorithm is higher and uses both AI and real people to check, so it's difficult. You should invest in 1,2 real verified accounts, as a long-term foundation or buy via KYC in advance, but the price will be a bit high.