Originally Posted by
Gutter Meat
Most authorities are not going to accept a photo copy of a passport if you are stopped.If you are pulled over in the United States by the police and give them a photo copy of your drivers license how do you think that is going to go over? I keep a copy stashed in my luggage inner liner in case I lose my original. I'll be able to give the consulate pertinent information such as passport # and expiration date etc which will expedite the process of getting a new one.
Another reason not to carry a copy of your passport around is if you lose the copy someone can use your information (name ,DOB) as fraud , identity theft, and other illegal transactions. Also, Criminals often use stolen identities to create fake passports.
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