> An image of a passport proves nothing btw

It may prove a fraudster have basic Web searching skills. [1]

If someone is willing to do something wrong, why these companies imagine they wouldn't provide a fake document ID?

Imagine one is spinning up a Hertzner VM to hack and steal something or run a DDoS attack. The minute they see: "upload your passport ID", who thinks they'll go "oh no, we're busted, let's work honestly instead".

It's almost childish how ridiculous online KYC (know your customer) processes are.

[1] https://www.google.com/search?q=example+of+british+passport+...