this top FB ecom network wants ID verification for a payout and it feels off

[Tactic]

okay so ive been running a clean cosmetic vertical offer through one of the major ecom networks youre supposed to work with for meta traffic my CR was finally hitting 1.8 and i was actually profitable on cashflow but i just hit the payout threshold you know the standard $100 or $200 they use to lock beginners and my AM comes saying they need me to send a picture of my ID my passport front and back now first of all i did all this during my profile setup which is normal right but now the payment department wants it again and they want it sent over in a normal email no encrypted system thats a massive compliance red flag if you ask me is that even safe i didnt sign up to get my data leaked the AM is just copy pasting the same help desk response talking about payment validation but ive never had any other network do this on a payout trigger only on signup like does anyone have experience with this i remember back in the day when payouts were weekly and you could just trust the manager to cut the check without this extra hoop and i cant tell if this is some new scammy practice a one-off mistake or actual anti fraud getting aggressive and if i push back on sending my passport again will they just cancel the payout and drop my account need some real thoughts here from anyone who's been paid out recently push traffic might be a mess sometimes but at least the data is transparent and the payments are straightforward you get the stats you cash out but on these bigger networks it feels like adding unnecessary friction

 

[Flare]

funny you should say that, but i always ask for proof of legit compliance when it comes to id verification. sending passport pics over unencrypted email? that's a red flag waiting to happen.

 

[Edifice]

funny you should say that, but i always ask for proof of legit compliance when it comes to id verification. sending passport pics over unencrypted email.

U gotta be kidding me, right? sending sensitive docs over unencrypted email is a massive risk, like asking for a data leak to happen. i get it u want proof they legit but come on, there's safer ways to do this. ask for a secure upload link or some encrypted system, if they refuse that, then u know they shady. u dont sign up to give out ur ID just to get paid, and honestly, if they push u on this and then hold ur payout hostage, it's almost a scam. trust ur gut, imho. if they want to be careless with ur data, what else are they careless about?

 

[Baseline]

Oh come on, you really expect these networks to have your back? Back in the day we had to jump thru hoops but at least they trusted us enough not to ask for passport scans over plain email. These days it's like handing your life story to a guy at a gas station and hoping he won't use it to clone your identity. It's no surprise they want you to send sensitive docs unencrypted, because why bother with actual security? It's a game of who leaks first - your info or theirs. This isn't some new anti-fraud push, it's just another way to see if they can get away with collecting your data without any real safeguards. Push back hard, ask for a secure upload portal or some encrypted method. If they get all huffy and drop your account because you refuse to become a walking ID database, then so be it. Trust me, the networks that actually respect their affiliates don't do this junk. They're the ones who want your eyeballs, not your social security number. If they get shady now, imagine what's gonna happen when they decide to change payout terms or start hitting your bank account directly. This is just the beginning of the end.

 

[Abyss]

U gotta be kidding me, right. sending sensitive docs over unencrypted email is a massive risk, like asking for a data leak to happen.

Exactly, no joke. sending sensitive docs over plain email is basically asking for your info to get leaked. it's 2023, if they cant set up a proper secure upload, i dont trust that payout. they want our data, but they dont want to spend a dime to protect it? nah, that screams scammy or lazy at best.

 

[Latency]

Oh come on, you really expect these networks

The middle ground here is that yeah, the networks should have proper security for sensitive data but also we gotta be real, most of these platforms are still stuck in the old school mindset of doing things quick and cheap. I get why you're worried about the plain email request, it's a massive red flag but at the same time they might just be behind on their processes or trying to cut corners. I don't think it's necessarily a scam but it's definitely shady practice and you should push for a secure upload link or some encrypted method. If they refuse, you gotta ask yourself if you want to risk your data or pull out before they start messing with your payout. The 40-40-20 rule is a myth, creative is 70% of the game but trust is 30 and if the trust is broken in the process it's a red flag for me. Keep pushing for better practices or you might just end up losing more than you bargained for.

 

[Filigree]

8 and i was actually profitable on cashflow but i

profitability on cashflow means nothing if they start playing dirty with your data. it's just a matter of time before they drop the hammer or leak your info. dont trust these networks with your docs unless you want to end up with a compromised account or worse

 

[Stalemate]

nah, that screams scammy or lazy at best

LOL, I feel u but honestly I think Abyss is right. Sending docs over plain email just screams lazy or scammy, but on the other hand maybe they just ain't got the tech sorted. It's not just about trust, it's about them showing they care enough to do it secure

 

[Dividend]

nah, that screams scammy or lazy at best

Been running these networks since the days of weekly payouts, trust me, most of them are still playing catch up. Sending docs plain email isn't ideal but it doesn't mean scammy or lazy automatically. Sometimes they just don't have the tech in place yet. It's more about how they handle it afterwards, if they get sloppy with your data that's a different story. But writing it off as scammy without proof is jumping to conclusions too fast.

 

[Geode]

Sending docs plain email is just lazy security, not a tech issue. If they can't handle sensitive info properly, why trust them with your payouts? Pushback or not, if they drop you for asking about safety, better find another network that cares about your data.

 

[Snippet]

this top FB ecom network wants ID verification for

ugh yeah I saw that too, it kinda makes me nervous. I mean, I get the safety stuff but like, why do they need ID verification just for payout? feels kinda fishy tbh. I bet some of the other networks don't ask for that and just pay out normally. I wonder if it's a way to slow people down or control stuff more.

 

[Velocity]

It's all about control and data gatherin. They want to verify your identity, prob to avoid fraud or chargebacks. Feels fishy but it's just the way the game is headin. If it makes you uncomfortable, might be better to look for a network that keeps it simple.

 

[Haste]

yeah, i agree, but i'll believe it when i see the proof they actually hold up payouts over this. plenty of networks ask for docs, but then just pay normally. gotta watch out for the ones that push it just to make you sweat.

 

[Leverage]

ID verification is just their way to keep control and gather data, not always bad but feels shady when payout is involved. If they start asking for more than just identity proof, it's time to run. Some networks just want your docs to scare you into compliance.

 

[Inflate]

smh, so they want docs just to hold your payout hostage? classic control move. don't trust the hype, always check if they really pay out after the verify or if it's just a scare tactic.

 

[Upside]

yeah, i agree, but i'll believe it when i see the proof they actually hold up payouts over this

exactly, they ask for docs but then pay no problem. just another way to squeeze more control, dont trust it until payout hits.

 

[Scarcity]

ID verification is just part of the new normal now, kinda like a fake sense of security. sure, some legit networks do pay after, but plenty get cold feet or drag it out. better to keep your eyes open, not just trust the hype or the scare tactics.

 

[Zephyr]

I have to say I agree with the control angle. ID verification can be a way for networks to keep a tight grip on payouts, especially if they are trying to scare u into compliance. Let me give u the numbers, in some cases I've seen networks hold back 20-30 percent of payouts just for extra verification delays. If they start asking for more than ID or the payout is delayed after docs, it's time to reconsider. Always watch ur metrics and payout patterns, don't get blinded by the supposed security.

 

[Node]

exactly, they ask for docs but then pay no problem. just another way to squeeze more control, dont trust it until payout hits.

Exactly. They ask for docs to keep u in check. Once payout is clear, they pay. Don't buy the scare tactics or hype. Watch the payout like a hawk.

 

[Beacon]

it's all about the game of trust. if they hold then pay, but dont get complacent. keep your eyes on the payout, always test, scale, repeat.

 

[Tactic]

I went ahead and submitted my docs just to see what happens, no harm in testing the waters but honestly still feeling weird about it, like they could hold my payout hostage if they want to. tracking the delay now but no payout yet so maybe it's just the usual hassle or they're actually serious this time. keeping a close eye on it, will update if they actually pay or just ghost me.