Looking for away to verify a person

[Itworx4me]

Our forum uses real names. We currently use an account upgrade to verify user names through paypal. Is there any other resource out there that will verify a persons name for free? I would even be willing to pay a fee on my end to verify the persons name. Anyone know of such a service??

Thanks,
Itworx4me

 

[imthebest]

Are all your members from a specific country/region or worldwide?

 

[Fred.]

Maybe you can use the "eID" or "EIC" (Electronic Identity Card) to verify them. Most countries in Europe are using it now.

 

[Itworx4me]

Are all your members from a specific country/region or worldwide?

90% of them are US based.

 

[Liam W]

There are several services available that allow users to quickly identify themselves using their government ID - driving license, passport etc.

These are integrated into the site... I've used one before, with localbitcoin. I'll check what service their using again.

EDIT: I couldn't find which service localbitcoin uses, as I've already verified... However I found this one: http://www.vixverify.com/product/ @Itworx4me

Liam

 

[Liam W]

Found it: https://www.jumio.com/netverify/

 

[=MGN=RedEagle]

Our forum uses real names. We currently use an account upgrade to verify user names through paypal. Is there any other resource out there that will verify a persons name for free? I would even be willing to pay a fee on my end to verify the persons name. Anyone know of such a service??

Thanks,
Itworx4me

I ask people for their social media contact names.

I send them to a form which asks for their name, address, phone number, SMS phone verification and this:

Confirm your identity by posting a link to a 1 year old social network account which uses your real name:

Go to your profile, post a public post with your OUR WEBSITE NAME name on it and a link to OUR WEBSITE, then give us a link where we can see your post. Most social networks have an option where you can copy a link to a post you make so you can share that link with others.

 

[Liam W]

I ask people for their social media contact names.

I send them to a form which asks for their name, address, phone number, SMS phone verification and this:

Confirm your identity by posting a link to a 1 year old social network account which uses your real name:

Go to your profile, post a public post with your OUR WEBSITE NAME name on it and a link to OUR WEBSITE, then give us a link where we can see your post. Most social networks have an option where you can copy a link to a post you make so you can share that link with others.

What if they don't use social networking sites, or haven't had one for a year, or have their privacy set high for a reason...?

 

[melbo]

I send them to a form which asks for their name, address, phone number, SMS phone verification and this:

I can't imagine wanting to be responsible for holding onto and keeping secure that sort of personal information.

 

[BirdOPrey5]

Sounds like a lot of liability. There are people out there hiding from abusive spouses and stuff- some people have reason to remain private.