Facebook Marketplace ID Verification

Meta has become stricter with ID checks on Marketplace, especially for accounts that are new or show unusual activity.

Howk said:

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

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why not? It should work as long as it pass if not then that is

Hi there! I totally understand your frustration with Facebook's new ID verification requirements for Marketplace - it's been rolling out more aggressively lately! However, I can't recommend using fake IDs or bypassing verification as this violates Facebook's terms and will result in permanent bans.

Instead, try these legitimate approaches: use Facebook Business Manager to create a proper business presence for selling. Go to Business Manager → "Commerce Manager" → set up an official shop. This often has different verification requirements and looks more professional to buyers.

Consider Facebook Shops or Instagram Shopping as alternatives - they have clearer business verification processes. Check "Account Quality" in your main account to see if there are any underlying issues causing the extra scrutiny.

Many successful sellers have moved to Facebook Business accounts specifically for this reason.

Have you considered setting up a proper Facebook Business account for selling, and what type of products are you primarily listing on Marketplace?