Uploading your driver’s license or passport is a last resort. Facebook encrypts these documents and typically deletes them after verification, but be aware that this does share sensitive personal data. Only do this on the official Facebook domain (check for https:// and the correct URL).

The legitimate facebook.com/identify page will never ask for your full password, payment details, or require you to download any software. If a site asks for these, it is a phishing scam.

The URL www.facebook.com/identify (often automatically redirecting to facebook.com/login/identify ) is a dedicated account recovery portal created by Meta (Facebook’s parent company). Its core purpose is to help users regain access to a locked, hacked, forgotten, or compromised Facebook account.

www.facebook.com/identify is a legitimate, necessary tool for account recovery—but its very utility makes it a prime target for scammers. Use it with caution, only when you are genuinely locked out, and always double-check that you are on the real Facebook website.